Qualcomm ADAS / Automated Driving Technical Regulations 

Italy, Lombardy, Milan 

481306210

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Technical Standards Engineering

We seek a senior-level expert with demonstrated experience in technical regulations and New Car Assessment Programs (NCAPs), with a focus on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving systems (ADS). Experience with automotive standards is also desired.

The candidate will operate in collaboration with different groups and colleagues within the company, including those affiliated with research, engineering/development, products, business, and government affairs. An important internal role will be linking of regulatory requirements into dedicated organizational unit responsible for product development and execution.

The candidate will work in an exciting environment with a team of some of the brightest systems engineers in the industry and will have frequent interaction with other engineering disciplines. The aim is to define technical guidelines and requirements, identify preferred changes/updates to existing standards and regulations, 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 (5+ years) in ADAS/ADS technologies

• Experience in automotive technical regulations and consumer ratings

• Knowledge of automotive standards and standards development considered beneficial

• Understanding and ability break down vehicle level regulations to the level of Qualcomm products

• Experience in customer relations (automotive OEMs and Tier’s) as well in automotive processes

• 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

• Strong experience in Product management / Project management experience is highly desirable

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

• Knowledge of cybersecurity, AI or machine learning would be beneficial

• Experience in working with pre-competitive partners like NGO’s or academia is beneficial

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills is required

• Candidate should highlight any experience as an editor, rapporteur or chair in various organizations

• German professional language is beneficial

• Ability to work independently

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Masters (or PhD) in CS/EE is required with at least 5+ years experience, or equivalent mix of education and experience

*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.