Software Gigs

Design and optimize video analysis and quality assessment algorithms for next-generation video codec hardware accelerators (FPGA/ASIC). Implement C-models and firmware for advanced video encoding, collaborating across algorithm, architecture, software, and hardware teams. Apply machine learning techniques including deep learning frameworks and transformer architectures for ROI detection, content understanding, and feature extraction. Integrate algorithms into production VOD/live streaming workflows and validate impact through A/B testing and objective quality metrics (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM).

BAE Systems seeks a Software Engineering Intern III for Summer 2027 to develop new code, resolve critical problems, and improve system stability within the Electronic Systems division. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world aerospace and defense projects, gaining hands-on experience with modern software architectures, frameworks, and databases. Required skills include proficiency in Java, C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript, along with knowledge of data structures and object-oriented programming. The role offers exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), frontend frameworks (React, Angular), backend tools (Spring, Gradle), and various databases (SQL, NoSQL).

Staff Software Engineer at Illumina's Primary Analysis team designing high-performance signal processing pipelines for genomic data analysis. The role involves architecting C/C++ software for multi-threaded, memory-optimized Linux applications that detect genomic signals from images, with responsibilities including algorithm development, performance optimization, debugging, and collaboration across bioinformatics, instrument design, and quality teams. Requires 8+ years of professional software development experience, deep expertise in C/C++, multi-threading, memory management, and debugging/profiling tools, plus strong object-oriented design and unit testing practices.

Staff-level RF control software engineer responsible for designing and implementing software abstraction layers that support diverse radio hardware configurations on common protocol stacks. Designs test mode interfaces for hardware characterization and RF performance tuning, and optimizes device control transactions for multi-RAT, multi-SIM, and concurrent radio operations. Applies expertise in antenna concepts, signal characterization, and RF component control (amplifiers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, mixers, switches, sensors). Collaborates across ASIC design, modem/RF systems, systems test, hardware, and firmware teams while providing technical leadership at design reviews.

The Algorithm Software Engineer will design, develop, and deploy signal processing applications on custom Leidos SoCs, porting algorithms from MATLAB/Python/C++ to optimized C code for real-time, massively parallelized execution. Responsibilities include hardware-software co-design, DSP optimization leveraging SIMD/VLIW/accelerators, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, and collaboration across signal processing, embedded, RF, and systems engineering teams. The role requires 8+ years of C/C++ embedded systems development, strong signal processing fundamentals, and experience translating research algorithms into production real-time systems.

This role focuses on system-level testing and validation of Qualcomm's leading-edge SoC products (Snapdragon, mobile, compute, automotive, server chipsets). The engineer will conduct early-stage silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and develop automated test content to stress systems across functional, performance, stability, and benchmark dimensions under various operating conditions. Responsibilities include hardware characterization, software integration testing, creation of production screens, and collaboration with IC design and development teams. The position requires proficiency in embedded systems, SoC testing concepts, test case development, lab instrumentation, and programming in C/C++, Python, or C#.

Qualcomm seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate Android and Linux networking software for Snapdragon SOCs across smartphones, PCs, wearables, automotive, and IoT platforms. You will write C/C++ code within AOSP, debug across kernel/HAL/system-service layers, contribute eBPF programs for traffic classification, and develop unit tests. The role spans cellular (5G/LTE/Satellite), Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, and IMS connectivity stacks, requiring hands-on experience with Linux kernel interfaces, Android platform internals, and cross-layer system debugging.

Qualcomm seeks a Modem Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for wireless modem and broadband technologies. The role involves working on connectivity protocols, networking stacks, and platform software across mobile products, collaborating with cross-functional teams on design through validation. Responsibilities include debugging complex technical issues, conducting code reviews, performing kernel debugging, and supporting customer field issues. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field; preferred skills include strong C/C++ programming, Linux embedded development, networking protocols (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, Wi-Fi), and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.

Qualcomm is hiring Sr. Staff and Principal Engineers to develop low-level software for custom CPUs, focusing on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and platform optimization. The role requires deep expertise in computer architecture, C/assembly programming, and systems-level software development across pre-silicon and hardware environments. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize performance, ensure OS efficiency, and enable new architectural features while working independently on multi-faceted technical challenges.

Qualcomm seeks a Machine Learning R&D leader to design and deliver Agentic AI systems for hardware design automation. The role combines hands-on technical execution with team leadership, requiring deep expertise in generative AI, large language models, and ML/AI product development. Responsibilities include architecting end-to-end ML solutions, coaching an interdisciplinary team of researchers and engineers, and bridging research prototypes into production design tools. The ideal candidate brings PhD-level credentials, 2+ years of industry ML/GenAI experience, and proven expertise in agentic AI frameworks, foundation models, and complex ML software pipelines.

As a CPU Power Management Firmware Developer, you will design, implement, and verify embedded firmware for power and performance management across Qualcomm's custom CPU subsystems and SoCs. You'll collaborate with hardware power management and firmware teams to define and implement solutions, working in both pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded systems, and RTOS/OS kernel development, plus demonstrated experience with embedded operating systems and ARM architecture.

Qualcomm seeks a Sr. Staff/Principal Software Engineer to provide system-level technical leadership for next-generation ARM server platforms, spanning Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software. The role requires architecting across hardware, firmware, OS, and hypervisor boundaries using standards like ACPI, UEFI, SystemReady, SBSA/SBBR, and PSCI. Responsibilities include Linux kernel enablement, performance optimization, platform driver development, and guiding boot flows, power management, virtualization, and telemetry. This position demands 10+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development, deep C/assembly proficiency, firmware and pre/post-silicon debug experience, and the ability to mentor senior engineers while influencing SoC roadmaps.

Lead technical delivery of complex autonomy capabilities for Shield AI's V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft platforms, spanning mission autonomy, payload integration, flight-control interfaces, and multi-agent behaviors. Own end-to-end integration from architecture through field deployment, coordinate across Aircraft, Autonomy Capabilities, Perception, and GCS teams, and drive mission readiness for customer releases. Mentor engineers, improve engineering practices, and serve as primary technical partner to the Aircraft team on integration approaches and interface design. Requires 7+ years of relevant experience, expert C++ and Linux development, and deep expertise in complex autonomy systems or embedded systems integration.

This intermediate-level role develops AI-enhanced decision systems for government sponsors, applying machine learning, large language models, and decision science to mission-critical problems. You will design, prototype, and evaluate AI solutions in cross-functional teams, lead R&D initiatives, and work hands-on with modern AI techniques including deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative AI, and multi-agent systems. The role requires 2+ years of hands-on ML experience (or 1 year with a Master's degree) and proficiency in Python and/or C++, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Design and develop software applications that orchestrate complex automated laboratory workflows and closed-loop learning systems for biotherapeutics discovery. Build data pipelines, visualization tools, and machine learning models for visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and process optimization. Create digital lab infrastructure including IoT integrations, digital lab twins, and telemetry monitoring. Requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Bioengineering with 3+ years of industry experience, or equivalent education with more experience; strong proficiency in Python, SQL, JavaScript, and DevOps practices; and familiarity with lab data platforms and autonomous systems.

Staff-level embedded systems software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and modifying complex embedded system features and general computer applications. Will lead technical design creation, perform deep debugging on embedded platforms to resolve system-level issues, and mentor junior engineers. Requires strong problem-solving across ambiguous requirements, database design capability, and ability to write clean, testable code. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required.

Qualcomm seeks an Embedded Systems Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded networking software for wireless broadband and automotive telematics platforms. You will work across multiple middleware stacks (RDK-B, prplOS, OpenSync, OpenWRT, Linux Yocto) and collaborate with cross-functional teams on connectivity protocols, system services, and platform layers. Responsibilities include debugging complex technical issues, conducting code reviews, performing on-target and off-target Linux kernel debugging, and supporting field issues. The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills, solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Wi-Fi, VLAN), and experience with Linux-based embedded systems development.

Senior Systems Software Engineer role at Saronic Technologies focused on designing, developing, and optimizing software systems for autonomous surface vessels. Responsibilities include implementing autonomous navigation and control algorithms, integrating software with hardware systems, optimizing network communications for low-bandwidth/high-latency environments, and conducting software testing and validation. The role requires 3+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Staff) of software engineering experience, preferably in autonomous systems or robotics, with proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, embedded Linux systems, and knowledge of low-level protocols and networking principles.

Design and optimize video analysis, quality assessment, and encoding algorithms for hardware-accelerated video codec solutions (FPGA/ASIC). Develop C-models and firmware for real-time video processing, implementing algorithms for ROI detection, content understanding, frame-level rate control, and objective quality metrics. Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to integrate algorithms into production VOD and live-streaming workflows, validate performance through A/B testing, and optimize end-to-end video quality. The role requires strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python, knowledge of video quality standards (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM), and ideally experience with deep learning frameworks, video codecs, or embedded real-time systems.

Design, develop, and maintain software systems for autonomous surface vessels using NixOS, embedded Linux, and low-level protocols. Implement control algorithms and sensor fusion, optimize network communications for bandwidth-constrained maritime environments, and collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with vessel systems. Requires 3+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Staff) of software engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, strong embedded systems knowledge, and familiarity with protocols like CAN and TCP/IP.

This role develops and integrates device platforms with cloud management systems for wireless edge and IoT devices across Tier-1 carrier networks. The engineer will build middleware, APIs, and services; implement device management protocols (TR-069, TR-369/USP, SNMP); perform provisioning, telemetry ingestion, and firmware-over-the-air updates; and conduct end-to-end integration testing in lab environments simulating real-world conditions. The position requires proficiency in C/C++, Go, or Python on embedded and Linux systems, strong protocol debugging skills (Wireshark, GDB), and hands-on experience with cellular networking standards, REST/gRPC APIs, and remote device management. Success demands close collaboration across distributed teams, carrier certification support, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware-software-network integration issues independently.

Software Engineer I at Fuse will develop embedded communications, networking, and computing solutions for U.S. defense agencies. The role involves contributing to the full software development lifecycle—from kernel to UI—including design, implementation, testing, code review, and security integration across airborne, maritime, and ground platforms. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Computer Science and has academic or professional experience with strongly typed languages (C/C++, Java, C#, Rust, Go, or Zig), design patterns, and agile development practices. Nice-to-have skills include Linux/DevOps, Python/Bash scripting, networking protocols, CI/CD, build systems, React/web stacks, and containerization.

Senior Software QA Engineer to own system testing for Firestorm's avionics platform—embedded Linux and RTOS flight computers, board support packages, device drivers, and safety-critical data paths. You will design and execute risk-based test strategies (feature/bring-up, exploratory, regression, acceptance) and build automation across HIL/SIL rigs exercising real buses (CAN/CAN-FD, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet) and links (MAVLink, Tactical Data Links) under fault conditions. You will instrument diagnostics, triage defects, and harden robustness for timing, jitter, packet loss, brownouts, and recovery paths before Flight Test. This is a full-time onsite role in San Diego requiring hands-on bench work with flight computers, power systems, radios, and sensors.

Lead a small embedded Linux software team building mission-critical aerial systems and autonomous platforms for defense applications. You'll split your time between team management (standups, architecture reviews, task prioritization) and hands-on C/C++ development of Linux daemons, REST APIs, and system services. Design for real-time performance, security hardening, and field operability while collaborating across autonomy, avionics, mechanical, and electrical teams. Own the full software lifecycle from architecture and CI/CD pipelines to documentation and field diagnostics.

Qualcomm Cloud AI team seeks a Linux device driver engineer to develop and extend Linux kernel driver code for QCR-100 accelerators and related products that handle image reprocessing and AI workloads. The role focuses on PCIe device setup, firmware loading, MHI bus, DMABUF importation, and DMA transfers. Required expertise includes Linux kernel driver development, C programming, git, and low-level debugging. Desirable experience includes PCIe stack knowledge, DMA/IOMMU understanding, DEB/RPM packaging, and embedded Linux systems connected via PCIe.