Software Gigs

Tesla
$114,000 – $239,400Posted 1 day ago

Tesla seeks an embedded software engineer to develop firmware for cell formation manufacturing systems. The role involves writing embedded C and Python code for real-time controls, battery management algorithms, power conversion, and functional safety across prototyping through high-volume production. You will collaborate with manufacturing and electrical engineering teams on hardware bring-up, system validation, and production integration. The position requires proficiency in C/C++, embedded protocols (CAN, UDS, etc.), and a strong foundation in electrical engineering concepts and software fundamentals.

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Leidos
$87,100 – $157,450Posted 1 day ago

This Embedded Software Engineer role at Leidos involves designing and developing high-performance embedded software for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware in electronic warfare applications. You will write low-level C/C++ code for multi-core systems (DSP, ARM, RISC-V), perform hardware-software co-design and validation, and build software development kits for end users. The position requires 4+ years of embedded systems experience, deep understanding of hardware architectures, and proficiency in reading datasheets, test-driven development, and real-time operating systems.

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CHAOS Industries
$145,000 – $220,000Posted 1 day ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on R&D and production software development for next-generation radar products. Responsibilities include building embedded Linux systems, supporting system integration on custom hardware, and maintaining deployed software for U.S. and international defense customers. Requires 4+ years of professional object-oriented software development with C/C++ and Python, extensive Linux experience, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Must be a U.S. Person with ability to access U.S.-only data systems.

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STR
$110,000 – $151,000Posted 1 day ago

Build emulation frameworks and tools for cyber-physical systems, extending platforms like QEMU in C/C++ and Python to support new embedded architectures (ARM, PPC, etc.). Rehost and reverse-engineer unknown firmware by analyzing binaries and hardware dependencies, then develop virtual device models and digital simulations validated against real hardware behavior. Work within a small focused team on architecture, implementation, testing, and technical documentation of modular emulation software.

Clearance Required
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Qualcomm
$94,200 – $141,200Posted 1 day ago

Qualcomm is seeking a software engineer to develop power and limits management software for SoC chipsets, owning the full lifecycle from pre-silicon through commercialization. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing robust software solutions, optimizing for power efficiency, and developing profiling/validation tools across multiple subsystems. Candidates will perform detailed analysis to recommend improvements in performance, memory, and power utilization, including algorithm design and SW/HW partitioning. The position requires hands-on embedded systems expertise, real-time OS knowledge, and the ability to interface across system, power, software, and hardware engineering disciplines.

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Qualcomm
$111,300 – $166,900Posted 1 day ago

As a Senior Systems Engineer for Data Center AI at Qualcomm, you will research, develop, optimize, and validate AI/ML solutions that integrate Qualcomm's hardware accelerators with software and ecosystem to deliver high-performance inference in datacenter environments. You will design and deploy Gen AI and LLM applications, implement fine-tuning and distillation techniques, perform model benchmarking, and drive system-level architecture decisions. You will collaborate across functional teams to meet system-level requirements while staying current with advances in AI/ML models and hardware. Required skills include strong Python proficiency, expertise in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), deep understanding of ML deployment and system performance profiling, and experience with parallel computing.

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Jobright.ai
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 1 day ago

Software Developer I/II at G2 Software Systems will perform full-cycle software engineering—planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging—on large-scale mission-critical defense systems for DoD air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and C4ISR operations. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web development experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on work in automated build environments (Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence). Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD security clearance. The company emphasizes custom software, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and MBSE across defense engineering solutions.

Clearance Required
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Xora Innovation
Posted 2 days ago

Own the complete release and deployment strategy for Elemynt's secure AI infrastructure platform, building systems that ensure every release is versioned, reproducible, observable, and safe to operate across enterprise and scientific computing environments. Design and implement deployment automation, CI/CD pipelines, artifact management, and operational visibility (logs, metrics, alerts) that work reliably in customer-managed and restricted environments. Debug incidents, identify root causes, and systematize fixes into reusable automation. Partner with product and engineering teams to embed deployment readiness into the platform from the start.

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Werfen
$150,000 – $185,000Posted 2 days ago

Staff Software Engineer responsible for leading macro-level technical design, architectural implementation, and development of critical embedded software subsystems in C++ and Qt. The role owns end-to-end software lifecycle deliverables, conducts architecture and design reviews, ensures FDA/IVDR regulatory compliance, and mentors junior engineers. Requires 10+ years of professional experience with complex embedded systems, expert-level C/C++ proficiency, and mastery of object-oriented design and UML modeling.

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CDM Technology
Posted 2 days ago

The Principal Software Engineer leads architecture and technical strategy for a Class III active implantable medical device, overseeing embedded firmware, mobile, web, and cloud systems. The role requires translating clinical, regulatory (IEC 62304, FDA PMA), and business needs into compliant, scalable designs while establishing architecture frameworks, design principles, and coding standards for the engineering team. Responsibilities include leading architecture reviews, design control activities, hazard analysis, verification strategy, and mentoring across firmware, application, and cloud domains. The position demands 15+ years of software engineering with 8+ years in regulated medical device environments, hands-on expertise in .NET/C#/Blazor, Azure services, embedded firmware, cross-domain system integration, and strong cybersecurity practices for connected implantable devices.

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EY
$144,900 – $265,800Posted 2 days ago

Lead operational service delivery for enterprise Web Application Firewall (WAF), load balancing, DNS, certificates, and edge security platforms. Own end-to-end service performance, SLA/KPI metrics, incident escalation, and cross-team coordination across application, cloud, networking, and security teams. Manage and develop senior and staff-level engineers, drive operational governance, risk management, and continuous improvement. The role requires sufficient technical depth to guide platform designs, direct incident response, and make informed operational decisions, though not necessarily performing all configurations personally.

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Innovatus Technology Consulting
Posted 2 days ago

As a Data Developer, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-based data platforms that integrate enterprise systems and support AI/ML initiatives for the U.S. Navy. You will perform data engineering tasks including cleansing, transformation, and optimization of SQL and Apache Spark workloads on AWS, while also developing predictive models and generative AI solutions using Python-based technologies. You will build interactive dashboards and visualizations in Tableau or Qlik, translating technical findings into actionable insights for stakeholders. An active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a bachelor's degree in a technical field (or 4+ years of relevant professional experience) are required.

Clearance Required
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Cubit Capital
$140,000 – $185,000Posted 2 days ago

Senior Software QA Engineer responsible for validating Firestorm's avionics platform—embedded Linux and RTOS flight computers, drivers, middleware, and safety-critical interfaces. Will design and execute risk-based test strategies (feature, exploratory, regression, acceptance) across HIL/SIL rigs, build Python-driven automation for serial/CAN/Ethernet I/O and fault injection, and instrument diagnostics to isolate timing and state issues before Flight Test. Expected to own system testing end-to-end, validate robustness under degraded conditions (jitter, packet loss, brownouts, watchdog resets), and collaborate with avionics, autonomy, radio, and payload teams to harden reliability on aircraft.

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Jobright.ai
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 2 days ago

Software Developer I/II at G2 Software Systems, a defense contractor, will perform full-cycle software engineering including planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web development experience, familiarity with Agile processes, and proficiency with Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. The developer will work on mission-critical DoD software for air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and logistics operations, both independently and as part of a team.

Clearance Required
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Illumina
$155,600 – $233,400Posted 2 days ago

Join Illumina's Primary Analysis team to design and develop high-performance signal processing software for genomic data analysis. You will architect C/C++ solutions for multi-threaded, real-time applications running on Linux, optimize algorithms for genomic base calling from image signals, and collaborate across bioinformatics, instrument design, and quality teams. The role demands expertise in memory management, performance optimization, debugging tools, and unit testing, with 8+ years of professional software development experience.

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Northrop Grumman
$177,000 – $265,600Posted 2 days ago

Staff Software Engineer responsible for adapting mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment, with focus on Infrastructure-as-Code, containerization, and deployment to Il-5 cloud infrastructure. Will collaborate across Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment, working on containerization, instrumentation, integration, security, and system testing. Requires 8-12 years of software engineering experience (depending on degree level) and hands-on expertise with cloud platforms, infrastructure components, IaC tooling, Docker/Kubernetes, software-defined networking, and scripting/coding languages.

Clearance Required
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Northrop Grumman
$133,000 – $199,600Posted 2 days ago

Lead a section of 10–15 embedded software engineers at Northrop Grumman's San Diego facility, managing direct reports on organizational goals, performance, and career development while serving as a technical performer (~80% program time) on communications systems within Fighter Networked Systems and Advanced Comms & Networks. Responsibilities include staffing coordination, recruiting, training, performance reviews, promotions, salary evaluation, and HR collaboration. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a Secret clearance and have a BS + 5 years or MS + 3 years in a STEM field, with proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented programming.

Clearance Required
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G2 Software Systems
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 3 days ago

Software Developer I/II at a DoD contractor performing full-stack web application development using Java and JavaScript frameworks. Responsibilities include software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems within Agile environments. Requires 3+ years of programming experience, proficiency with Git/GitLab/Bitbucket and Jira, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Clearance Required
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VersaCall Technologies, Inc.
$75,000 – $85,000Posted 3 days ago

An Applications Engineer will own technical support for manufacturing clients while gradually growing into active development of VersaCall's andon and production monitoring platform. The role requires troubleshooting software and hardware issues, configuring and deploying systems, working with internal scripts and APIs, and reading/contributing to a complex codebase across multiple services. The successful candidate will combine client-facing communication with hands-on debugging and eventual feature development, growing into an in-house platform expert. Required experience includes 2–4 years in technical support, software development, or systems engineering, with a modern web stack (React, C# .NET, JavaScript, SQL, Docker, Git).

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SAIC
$120,001 – $160,000Posted 3 days ago

SAIC seeks a Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate mission-critical cloud infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms in support of Naval Operational Architecture. The role combines infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, YAML), container orchestration, Linux/Windows server administration, networking, scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell), and cybersecurity hardening (STIGs, ACAS). You will work across cyber, networking, and development teams to deliver resilient, secure, and highly available cloud environments while maintaining compliance and system uptime.

Clearance Required
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Illumina
$155,600 – $233,400Posted 3 days ago

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.

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Resmed
Posted 3 days ago

As an Associate Software Engineer on the Digital Product Development team, you will participate in full-stack, full-cycle product development for cloud-native applications and IoT device lifecycle management platforms. You'll design, develop, and deploy web applications and services using languages like Java, React, and JavaScript, with emphasis on PaaS/IaaS, serverless services, and container technology. Responsibilities include code reviews, CI/CD pipeline development, automated testing, and building reliable, scalable cloud-native applications following security best practices. The role requires solid technical acumen, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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Leidos
$107,900 – $195,050Posted 3 days ago

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.

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Qualcomm
$94,200 – $141,200Posted 3 days ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded software and device drivers for cutting-edge Qualcomm products including smartphones, IoT devices, and mobile platforms. Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to implement software modules, perform debugging and code reviews, and ensure quality through regression testing. Work independently on complex embedded systems projects involving power management, ARM architecture integration, and performance optimization while documenting technical solutions.

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Qualcomm
$94,200 – $141,200Posted 3 days ago

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#.

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