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# Principal AI Software Engineer, Automotive

- **Company:** Qualcomm
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Monitoring of Systems, Machine Learning, Software Architecture, Software Systems, Large Language Models, Automotive Software, Model Inference
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3046819060-2

## About the Role

* AI software architecture
 * Machine learning
 * Model preparation and optimization
 * AI inference and runtime
 * Computer vision
 * Perception systems
 * Driver monitoring systems
 * Voice assistants
 * Large language models
 * Automotive software integration

## Description

Lead the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of AI software for automotive platforms. Serve as a technical interface for automotive customers and internal teams, translating requirements into roadmaps and production-ready solutions across computer vision, driver monitoring, voice AI, and generative AI. Guide cross-functional engineering efforts and mentor engineers., * Lead technical engagement with automotive business units, OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and strategic customers.

 * Represent the organization in customer discussions, architecture reviews, technical deep dives, and issue resolution.
 * Coordinate design, development, integration, and delivery of AI software features for automotive platforms.
 * Translate customer and market requirements into technical specifications, architecture proposals, roadmaps, and execution plans.
 * Improve AI software capabilities across model preparation, optimization, runtime, inference, tooling, and developer workflows.
 * Guide cross-functional teams, make architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure automotive performance, reliability, security, and safety requirements are met.