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arm-v8 jobs in San Diego

$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 2 days ago

Staff-level embedded systems engineer driving CPU software architecture for Qualcomm's custom processors across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. Role spans hardware-software co-design, firmware development, system optimization, and ARMv9 architecture enablement.… Responsibilities include designing and implementing software modules, conducting code reviews, debugging, integration testing, and collaborating with hardware teams to define software architecture. Requires 4+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++, and strong understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 2 days ago

Design and develop CPU software architecture, firmware, and embedded software for Qualcomm's custom SoCs spanning mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. Participate in hardware-software co-design, system optimization, and ARMv9 feature enablement while collaborating with hardware design teams.… Perform code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and technical documentation for large software modules and integration efforts.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 5 days ago

Develop and optimize Linux Kernel features for ARM-based systems, focusing on virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance technologies (DVFS). Debug complex software issues using JTAG and other tools, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and drive system software improvements for ARMv8/ARMv9 platforms.… Perform pre-silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms, analyze system requirements, and propose corresponding architectures. Lead security initiatives including threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and secure product development processes.

San DiegoLast seen 3 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 7 days ago

Develop and optimize Linux Kernel features for ARM-based systems, focusing on virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power management (DVFS). Debug complex software issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and drive system software improvements for ARMv8/ARMv9 platforms.… Perform pre-silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms, and conduct security assessments and architecture design for highly critical hardware and software features. Supervise direct reports and lead cross-organizational teams on security implementation and product lifecycle management.

San DiegoLast seen 5 days ago
$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 11 days ago

Staff engineer responsible for designing and developing CPU software architecture for Qualcomm's custom processors across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. Will work on ARMv9 architecture features, participate in hardware-software co-design, system optimization, and firmware development.… The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills, deep understanding of ARM CPU architecture (ARMv8/v9), and experience with embedded systems, Linux/RTOS development, and performance optimization for ARM-based SoCs.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 18 days ago

As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for next-generation ARM-based data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to upstream open-source projects.… The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, and experience with debugging tools like JTAG and development on FPGA/QEMU platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 16 days ago
$155,400 – $233,200 · Posted 25 days ago

As a System Performance Engineer at Qualcomm, you will optimize and validate power, performance, and thermal behavior of Snapdragon chipsets across mobile, compute, automotive, IoT, and data center platforms. You will profile complex concurrent system use-cases in emulation and software environments (Android/Linux/Windows), define performance analysis plans across CPU, GPU, and AI/ML workloads, identify optimization opportunities in SoC architecture, and triage performance issues to root cause.… You will collaborate with cross-functional hardware, software, and architecture teams, mentor junior engineers, and prepare technical recommendations for senior leadership. The role requires strong programming skills (Python, C/C++), deep knowledge of ARM SoC architecture, memory hierarchy, system interconnects, and hands-on experience with power/performance analysis tools and benchmarks.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$192,600 – $289,000 · Posted 26 days ago

Design and develop CPU software architecture for Qualcomm's custom processors across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server platforms. Work on ARMv9 architecture features, firmware development, and hardware-software co-design, including performance optimization and system-level software enablement.… Participate in code reviews, debugging, unit testing, and technical documentation while collaborating with cross-functional hardware and software teams. Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong C/C++ programming skills and embedded systems expertise.

San DiegoLast seen 24 days ago
$179,000 – $268,400 · Posted 1 month ago

As a senior-level systems engineer on Qualcomm's System Performance Team, you will optimize and validate power, performance, and thermal behavior of Snapdragon chipsets across mobile, compute, automotive, IoT, and data-center AI platforms. You will profile and analyze complex concurrent system use-cases in emulation and software environments (Android/Linux/Windows), define performance and power analysis plans across CPU, GPU, and AI/ML workloads, identify optimization opportunities in SoC hardware and software architectures, and triage root-cause issues for stakeholders.… You will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions, and develop automation to improve team efficiency. The role requires 10+ years of post-silicon power and performance analysis experience, strong programming skills (Python, C/C++), and deep knowledge of ARM SoC architecture, memory hierarchies, system interconnects, and modern AI/LLM workloads.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 1 month ago

Staff Engineer on Qualcomm's CPU software architecture team responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing firmware and software for ARM-based SoCs across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. The role involves hardware-software co-design, system optimization, and participation in ARMv9 architecture enablement.… Responsibilities include writing and reviewing code, debugging, integration testing, and collaborating with hardware design teams to define software architecture across embedded and cloud-edge platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$162,600 – $244,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, develop, and optimize CPU software architecture and firmware for Qualcomm's custom ARM-based SoCs used in mobile, automotive, cloud, and server products. Participate in hardware-software co-design, system performance optimization, and ARMv9 architecture feature enablement.… Conduct code reviews, debugging, and integration efforts while collaborating with hardware design teams to define software architecture and ensure quality standards.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 1 month ago

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, leading a team of engineers. You will work on critical Linux Kernel subsystems including virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU) for ARM-based systems.… Responsibilities include optimizing power and performance technologies like DVFS, debugging complex issues with tools like JTAG, contributing to upstream open-source projects, and performing pre-Silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms. The role requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java, plus strong Linux Kernel development expertise and understanding of ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$162,600 – $244,000 · Posted 1 month ago

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate across functions, and contribute to upstream open-source projects while optimizing power and performance for ARM-based systems.… Key responsibilities include debugging complex software issues, pre-silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms, and driving system software improvements for ARMv8/ARMv9 architectures. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python.

San DiegoLast seen 21 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 month ago

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance management (DVFS) for ARM-based systems. You will debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and lead a team of engineers.… The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, system architecture analysis, and hands-on experience with FPGA and QEMU-based pre-silicon development.

San DiegoLast seen 26 days ago
$148,300 – $222,500 · Posted 1 month ago

As a Staff System Performance Engineer, you will research, simulate, and validate performance across Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, optimizing power, performance, and thermal behavior for Mobile, Compute, Automotive, and IoT platforms. You will profile complex concurrent system use-cases in emulation and software environments (Android/Linux/Windows), define performance analysis plans across multiple workloads (CPU, GPU, AI/ML), and identify optimization opportunities in SoC software and hardware architectures.… You will lead triage of performance issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams on power and thermal solutions, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires 4+ years of post-silicon power/performance analysis experience, strong programming skills (Python, C/C++), deep understanding of ARM SoC architecture, and the ability to communicate findings to senior leadership and drive architectural decisions.

San DiegoLast seen 27 days ago
$180,600 – $271,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Staff Firmware Development Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying CPU power management firmware for Qualcomm SoCs in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience, deep expertise in embedded firmware development with C/assembly, RTOS/OS kernel driver development, and ARM v8 architecture.… Will collaborate with hardware teams, contribute to open-source communities, mentor engineers, and participate in platform bring-up, boot, RAS, debug, security, and runtime services across multiple verticals.

San DiegoLast seen 7 days ago
$180,600 – $271,000 · Posted 1 month ago

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.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago