Automotive Multimedia ( Display/Graphics ) Application Engineer (m/f/d) - Qualcomm -Berlin

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies International GmbH

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Applications Engineering

About the Role

Join Qualcomm’s Automotive Application Engineering Group and be at the forefront of next-generation In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and digital cockpit technologies. As a Senior Video Domain Lead Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in enabling cutting-edge multimedia experiences in vehicles by collaborating with global automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers—from concept to commercialization.

You’ll lead the design, development, and debugging of embedded multimedia systems, with a focus on display, graphics, and video technologies across platforms like Linux, Android, QNX, and Green Hills Integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and optimization of video and display subsystems on Qualcomm SoCs for automotive IVI platforms.
• Collaborate with customers to customize and debug multimedia features including display bring-up, video decoding, and graphics rendering.
• Analyze and resolve complex system-level issues such as low FPS, black screen, or image corruption.
• Work across software stacks including drivers, middleware, and applications in POSIX-based environments.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of display, camera, and GPU components.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in embedded software development and debugging.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Android, or RTOS (QNX, GHS).
• Solid understanding of multimedia domains: Audio, Display, Graphics, Camera.
• Excellent debugging and issue triage skills.
• Experience in customer-facing roles and collaborative environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in video and display technologies
• Display interfaces (DP, HDMI, DSI), HDCP, DRM, GPU buffer management
• OpenGL ES, Vulkan, OpenCL, GStreamer, libdrm/KMS
• Android SurfaceFlinger, MediaCodec, QNX Screen
• Display bring-up, RVC, HMI, and graphics application optimization
• Familiarity with camera/display sensor specs (timing, pixel clock, framerates)
• Experience with video/audio codecs (HEVC, H.264, MP3, AAC)
• Exposure to hypervisors, virtualization, and Linux containers
• Understanding of multimedia data flows and performance profiling
• Knowledge of Qt/QML, SHM, texture compression, and physical audio interfaces (I2S, TDM)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge automotive technologies with global impact
• Collaborate with top-tier automotive OEMs and Tier 1s
• Be part of a team that drives innovation from concept to commercialization
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities

Ready to drive the future of automotive multimedia?

Apply now and become a key player in shaping the digital cockpit experience of tomorrow.

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