Director, Engineering (m/f/d)- Qualcomm Unterschleissheim, Germany

Nuvia

Nuvia

Munich, Germany
Posted on Oct 2, 2025

Job Description

Job Posting Date

2025-10-02


Company:

Arriver Software GmbH

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering

General Summary:

Global lead and member of the senior leadership team in Automated Driving engineering organization, responsible for developing and delivering Qualcomm Reference Platform (QRP) product from systems, software, safety, and deployment perspectives. In this role, you will lead OEM and Tier1 engagements from engineering perspective, partner closely with core engineering leads from different areas to build a competitive AD product, and drive the future needs based on customer feedback and global deployment experiences.

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enables the development of cutting-edge technology. Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.

  • 15+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.

  • 4+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.

  • 4+ years of supervisory experience.

  • 3+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with executive leadership (e.g., Vice President level and above).

  • 2+ years of working with operating budgets and/or project financials.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Leverages expert Systems knowledge and experience to implement and drive the research, design, development, simulation, and/or validation of systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions while ensuring system-level requirements and standards are met.

  • Directs and influences the functional analysis that drives requirements and specifications and defines and aligns with standards for hardware and software.

  • Leads multiple teams in the analysis and development of system level design including requirements, interface definition, functional/performance definition, and implementation of a new system or modification of an existing system.

  • Collaborates with high-level representatives from other functions (e.g., testing group, product group, customers) to develop and execute system design.

  • Sets the strategic direction for the discipline and communicates across the organization; translates strategy into a strong execution plan.

  • Directs and implements standards for the triage of problems at the system level; presents results of testing and debugging to internal and external stakeholders.

Level of Responsibility:

  • Provides supervision to other supervisors/managers who are direct or functional reports.

  • Decision-making is critical in nature and impacts program, product, or project success.

  • Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey highly complex and/or detailed information. May require strong negotiation and influence with large groups or high-level constituents.

  • Develops and administers budgets, schedules, and performance standards for functional area within the prescribed budgetary objectives of the department.

  • Has a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions (e.g., is making or directly making key decisions that will have substantial impact over the organization).

  • Tasks often require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; extensive planning, problem-solving, and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively.

We offer:

Aside from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative environment, you'll enjoy:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture.

  • Career development and growth opportunities.

  • Employee share program

  • Company bike, job ticket

  • Employer-financed retirement provision

  • Mentoring program for intensive onboarding training and further education opportunities

  • Employee stock purchase program (15% discount on Qualcomm stock purchase)

You will join a highly motivated and experienced team working together from multiple locations around the world.

We look forward to receiving your complete and meaningful application!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work 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.

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