Vehicle Testing And Tuning Engineer Senior (ad-adas) Job in Qualcomm

General Summary

Qualcomm is at the forefront of transforming the automotive industry with its Snapdragon Digital Chassis. The Snapdragon Ride platform is a key component of this transformation, addressing the complexities of autonomous driving and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). With its high-performance, power-efficient SoC and AI technologies, Snapdragon Ride is enabling safer and more efficient autonomous driving systems.

The Software Test and Quality Infrastructure team is responsible for defining and implementing test frameworks and software quality infrastructure for the automated driving projects. Qualcomm is seeking skilled, motivated individuals to join the ADAS vehicle validation team. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to validate L2+ level ADAS technology with a leading Indian car manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

• Test the ADAS Software Platform: Perform system integration, error guessing, configurability testing, issue reproducibility, exploratory testing, and feature combination tests.
• Vehicle Parameter Tuning: Tune vehicle parameters to ensure optimal performance of ADAS functionalities.
• ADAS Features: Familiarity with features such as AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking), Lane Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Collision Avoidance.
• Knowledge of Vehicle Functions: Work with connected ECUs (Electronic Control Units) such as ESP, EPS, EMS, BCM, TCM, and vehicle dynamics.
• Test Case Design: Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, scenarios, scripts, and procedures to ensure full coverage of ADAS features.
• Functional Safety: Ensure compliance with Functional Safety standards (e.g., ISO26262).
• Communication Protocols: Working knowledge of protocols like CAN and Ethernet, and familiarity with Gateways is a plus.
• Radar/Camera Systems: Experience in testing and tuning radar/camera systems used in ADAS features is preferred.
• Diagnostics and Fault Handling: Familiarity with UDS protocol, fault access, and calibration tools is preferred.
• Requirement Management: Collaborate closely with requirement management teams to review and ensure the completeness and correctness of test cases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Test Engineering or related work experience.
• OR Master s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Test Engineering or related work experience.
• OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Software Test or System Test, developing and automating test plans/tools such as Source Code Control, Continuous Integration Tools, and Bug Tracking Tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in ADAS Features: Experience with AEB, Lane Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and other advanced ADAS features.
• Vehicle Functions: Hands-on experience with ECUs like ESP, EPS, EMS, BCM, TCM.
• Communication Protocols: Good knowledge of CAN/Ethernet and experience working with Gateways.
• Radar/Camera Systems: Proficiency in camera tuning and working with Radar systems.
• Functional Safety: Experience with ISO26262 compliance for ADAS software testing.
• Vehicle Dynamics: Understanding vehicle dynamics for ADAS testing.
• Test Tools: Experience with CAPL scripts, UDS protocol, and calibration tools.

Work Environment & Commitment

Qualcomm is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you are an individual with a disability and require accommodations during the application or hiring process, Qualcomm is committed to supporting you. Please reach out to disability-accommodations@qualcomm.com to request accommodations.

Why Qualcomm?

• Work on cutting-edge technologies in the automotive and ADAS domains.
• Be part of a high-impact team that is revolutionizing the future of autonomous driving and safety systems.
• Collaboration: Work with leading global automakers and Tier 1 suppliers to advance ADAS technology.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Qualcomm strives for a workplace that fosters authenticity, inclusivity, and empowerment. We are an equal opportunity employer.