embedded-systems jobs in San Diego

Design and verify Digital Signal Processor (DSP) architectures for Qualcomm's mobile, machine learning, automotive, and IoT products. Develop small to complex hardware blocks independently, applying high-performance microprocessor design concepts including multi-core, multi-threaded, and low-power optimization.…See more Conduct design verification, performance analysis, and architecture tradeoff evaluation using simulators, emulators, and synthesis tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet specifications for performance, power, and timing while staying current with industry trends in machine learning and modem technologies.

Design and architect network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect components for Qualcomm SoCs, from specification through RTL delivery. Perform micro-architecture analysis, power and performance tradeoffs, and protocol compliance evaluation for bus interconnects.…See more Deliver RTL, support verification and silicon validation teams, and collaborate with software teams on interconnect deployment. Requires strong knowledge of bus protocols (AHB, AXI, CHI), ASIC design flows, VLSI fundamentals, and experience deploying IPs in large SoC projects.

Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot UC San Diego's campus-wide wireless, local-area, and wide-area networks. Perform RF site surveys, RF troubleshooting (interference/rogue access points), and wireless access point placement design.…See more Install, configure, and test network hardware (Cisco routers, switches, wireless controllers, access points) in a multi-protocol environment and resolve complex network issues at expert level.

BAE Systems seeks a Platform DevSecOps Engineer to lead infrastructure teams designing, implementing, and maintaining on-premises systems with focus on security, scalability, and reliability. The role centers on developing CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, and implementing security best practices across cloud and air-gapped environments.…See more The engineer will troubleshoot production incidents, monitor system performance, and stay current with DevSecOps practices. Requires proven DevSecOps experience, ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, hands-on Kubernetes/Docker containerization, scripting in Python/Bash/PowerShell, and Linux/Unix administration.

Senior Automation Engineer supporting development, maintenance, and operation of complex custom automation systems in a biotech environment. Responsibilities include understanding system requirements, developing scripted protocols, integrating hardware and software components, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and GxP principles.…See more Requires 5+ years in hardware design, automation, or biotech, with proficiency in C#, robotics, motion control, machine vision, and electronic systems integration.

Qualcomm seeks an embedded software engineer for the Core Platform Kernel Services team to develop and maintain drivers and kernel services across multiple operating systems (QuRT OS, Windows, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr) that enable IPC and system-level debug on Qualcomm SOCs. The role involves designing protocols and algorithms for critical SOC functions, debugging across hardware/OS/compiler layers, and contributing to open-source solutions.…See more The candidate will own and define roadmaps for significant IPC stack areas while working with OEMs, ODMs, and OS providers on evolving use cases.

Staff Engineer role driving Generative AI transformation across embedded software and engineering infrastructure at Qualcomm. Responsible for executing GenAI workstreams—converting engineering use cases into production-ready AI-enabled workflows for code generation, review, debugging, test automation, and documentation.…See more Will build reusable agents, prompts, MCP integrations, and evaluation flows; partner with embedded, platform, and software teams to onboard and increase adoption of secure, measurable GenAI solutions. Requires 4+ years software engineering experience, 3+ years hands-on GenAI/LLM application development, and strong proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Go with embedded systems familiarity.

A software security engineer will perform vulnerability research against software stacks, design and implement security tools and embedded software solutions, conduct code reviews and regression testing, and write technical documentation on vulnerabilities and mitigations. The role requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, plus strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals, x86/ARM architectures, and reverse-engineering tools.…See more Candidates should have experience with debugging tools (gdb, strace, objdump), IDA Pro or Ghidra, Android platform tools, and familiarity with LLMs for augmenting vulnerability discovery.

Lead a team of firmware validation and verification engineers responsible for testing safety-critical software components including bootloaders, device drivers, networking stacks, and real-time operating systems across Zoox's autonomous vehicle platform. Define V&V strategy, establish testing methodologies, and drive best practices in test design, automation, and defect management.…See more Coach engineers on complex validation activities while coordinating with firmware, release management, and vehicle engineering teams. Requires 8+ years of experience with 2+ years of team leadership, expertise in high-assurance software testing, and knowledge of automotive software architectures.

Qualcomm seeks a Software Security Engineer to develop security solutions across all software layers of device architecture, including user and kernel space. The role involves debugging in multiple software environments and on hardware, working closely with internal teams and potentially external customers.…See more You will need strong C programming skills with secure coding best practices, solid understanding of embedded hardware, drivers, OS concepts, and JTAG debugging. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 0–3 years of experience.

Lead Qualcomm's GenAI transformation for embedded and software engineering, building reusable AI agents, agentic workflows, and developer productivity tools that scale across teams. Partner with platform and engineering teams to establish secure AI practices, governance models, and metrics while serving as a technical thought leader who shapes the organization's transition to AI-native engineering workflows.…See more Requires Principal-level technical leadership with deep expertise in generative AI, LLM-based systems, and hands-on experience deploying GenAI solutions in complex engineering environments. Collaborate on code generation, code review, test automation, and release readiness use cases while driving measurable productivity and quality improvements.

Qualcomm seeks an embedded software engineer to design and develop core software frameworks across the Snapdragon processor stack, with focus on AI/ML acceleration, inter-processor communication, memory management, and DSP optimization. You will work on low-level system software powering machine learning inference, computer vision, multimedia, automotive, and IoT applications.…See more The role requires strong C/C++ skills, deep understanding of operating systems, RTOS, multicore architectures, and performance optimization techniques across Linux, Android, and Windows platforms.

Embedded software engineer responsible for driving mobile chipset technology through device driver development, software integration, and system-level debugging. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to verify software stability, design scalable build systems, and ensure Core Platform software meets power and performance KPIs.…See more Requires hands-on experience with embedded software development, real-time operating systems, build systems, and debugging tools like JTAG, with proficiency in C, C++, assembly, and scripting languages.

Lead a comprehensive security architecture program for Logos Space's ground-based satellite terminals, with technical ownership of end-to-end security design across mmWave apertures, RF/baseband subsystems, and baseband hardware. Design and implement RF-related datalink security, secure wireless protocols, threat models, and secure provisioning workflows while ensuring compliance with FIPS and other cryptographic standards.…See more Mentor security engineers, oversee manufacturing security and chain-of-custody processes, and collaborate with hardware and RAN teams to integrate security controls. This is a hands-on role with potential to build a team, requiring 7–10 years of embedded security experience, proficiency in C/C++/Rust and Python, and deep knowledge of threat modeling, secure boot, firmware security, and anti-tampering mechanisms.

Staff-level embedded audio software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and technically leading audio software that runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The role requires managing requirements analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration while ensuring performance, latency, power, and stability metrics are met.…See more Candidates must have 4+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 2+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python, with preference for 8+ years in embedded systems development.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Qualcomm's Data Center Business Unit focused on designing and developing software/firmware for cloud edge and data center ML acceleration on high-performance silicon. The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems including board support packages, device drivers, RTOS, secure boot, TrustZone, and low-speed peripherals (I2C/SPI/UART), combined with proficiency in C/C++ development, debugging with JTAG/SWD, and embedded Linux.…See more Responsibilities include ML acceleration, process-in-memory optimization, memory management, virtualization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidate has 2+ years of low-level C programming and background in SoC architecture, DMA, PCIe, and multi-threaded programming.

Mid-level programmer responsible for routine PLC and HMI/SCADA programming assignments for water and wastewater facilities. The role involves maintaining and modifying programs, testing, documenting modifications, and writing operator instructions according to specifications.…See more Requires 6+ years of PLC development experience, 3+ years in water/wastewater SCADA systems, and an Associate's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

Sr. Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software systems for secure government platforms, with emphasis on bootloader-to-application layers.…See more Role requires strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise (6+ years), experience with platforms like Android, Linux, QNX, and RTOS, and ability to debug complex issues across the full software stack. Responsibilities include system integration, technical documentation, collaboration with test/systems teams, and direct customer engagement at technical exchange meetings. Ideal candidate has deep knowledge of subsystems like modem, BSP, networking, compute/AI, multimedia, or platform security.

Senior Embedded Firmware Design Engineer at Semtech responsible for defining, developing, and optimizing embedded firmware for low-power mixed-signal circuits from specification through production support. Role includes designing hardware-firmware architectures, implementing ML-based inference firmware, conducting pre- and post-silicon validation, and mentoring junior engineers.…See more Requires 8–10 years of embedded firmware experience for mixed-signal ICs, strong C/C++ and assembly proficiency, deep knowledge of MCU architectures (ARM, RISC-V, STM32), and expertise in real-time systems, signal processing, and design-for-test methodologies.

Design, implement, and optimize video processing and computer vision algorithms for mobile and embedded platforms at scale, from concept through production deployment. Profile and optimize algorithm performance across memory, compute, power, and bandwidth constraints on SoCs with embedded accelerators.…See more Lead system and algorithm-level architecture, collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams, and provide technical mentorship to engineers across experience levels.

Design, implement, and commercialize middleware/driver modules for multimedia on Qualcomm multi-processor chipsets across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. Work on user and kernel mode software for video compression, playback, streaming, and imaging applications while optimizing for performance, latency, power, and stability.…See more Collaborate with systems engineering, test groups, and partners like Microsoft and Google across multiple sites. Requires 1–5 years of embedded software development, strong C/C++ skills, video compression standards knowledge (H.264, H.265, AV1), and expertise in embedded real-time OS debugging and ARM SoC development.

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions, define performance requirements, and ensure solutions meet customer needs.…See more Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), and 2+ years of hands-on experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

As an Always On Power Management Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm, you will develop embedded firmware for managing power distribution and thermal budgets in SoC Always-On subsystems. Working with hardware and firmware teams, you will design and implement power management solutions, characterize IPs, and engage with third parties on platform enablement.…See more The role requires 4+ years of ASIC design/verification experience and proficiency with scripting, programming languages, and design verification methods. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware architects, software teams, and senior leadership to define implementation strategies and optimize for performance, power efficiency, and quality.

Verification Software Engineer on Qualcomm's Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for developing and scaling system-level validation content and automation frameworks for pre- and post-silicon SoC validation. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, and bare-metal software development, with hands-on debugging across hardware-software interfaces, emulation platforms, and silicon debug tools.…See more Engineers will work on functional verification, concurrency testing, and performance analysis for modem and RF subsystems, applying AI/ML techniques to improve validation productivity. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge data center and mobile SoCs with opportunity to build scalable solutions across diverse system architectures.

Design, develop, and optimize advanced power management software for next-generation mobile platforms, including 6G modem technologies. Enhance embedded software components for cellular modem systems, improve system efficiency through power optimization algorithms, and analyze complex system issues using debugging tools and traces.…See more Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system teams to deliver optimized end-to-end solutions. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field plus 2+ years of embedded or software engineering experience (or equivalent advanced degree with less experience).