Qualcomm Systems Engineer - Automated Driving Standardisation 

Italy, Lazio, Rome 

811893821

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Technical Standards Engineering

We seek System Engineers with demonstrated experience in automotive standards, with a focus on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving systems (ADS).

The candidate is expected to directly contribute to design activities and develop innovative solutions and participate in evolving international and national standards development related to driving automation, with focus on technical aspects such as sensor interfaces, perception, sensor fusion, execution of Dynamic Driving Task (DDT) within Operational Design Domain (ODD), transitions of control, Verification and Validation (V&V). Experience in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ADAS/ADS is beneficial. The aim is to define technical guidelines and requirements, identify preferred changes/updates to existing standards, and influence the direction of emerging standards to maximize alignment with company products and strategic direction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

*Global travel several times per year for standards organization forums.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Strong expertise in ADAS/ADS technologies

• Experience in automotive standards

• Solid knowledge of cybersecurity and AI

• A good understanding of end-to-end system design

• A good understanding of key business concepts and being able to relate this to various business strategies for both Qualcomm and others in the industry

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills is required.

• Candidate should highlight any experience as an editor, rapporteur or chair of standards bodies.

• Ability to work independently.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

PhD, Master or equivalent mix of education and experience, in a field related to engineering or wireless communications.

*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.