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assembly jobs in San Diego

$145,600 – $218,400 · Posted 4 days ago

Lead system-level validation strategy and test content development for Qualcomm's next-generation AI accelerator platform, spanning emulation and silicon phases. Own bare-metal software development, hardware–software integration, and multi-processor system testing with focus on concurrency, clock/power management, and low-level hardware interfaces.… Debug complex SoCs with limited visibility, support pre-silicon (simulation, emulation, FPGA) and post-silicon bring-up, and lead geographically distributed engineering teams to deliver high-quality validation solutions at scale.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$101,400 – $152,200 · Posted 6 days ago

Verification Software Engineer at Qualcomm's Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for developing and scaling system-level validation content and automation frameworks for SoCs across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role involves designing test content in C/C++ and Python, debugging across hardware and software boundaries, and validating complex SoC domains including modems, RF, and SERDES interfaces.… Engineers will work on bare-metal validation, performance/power analysis, and silicon bring-up across data-center and mobile platforms, with exposure to simulation, emulation (Veloce/FPGA), and lab debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 7 days ago

Verification Software Engineer at Qualcomm's Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for developing system-level validation content and automation frameworks for SoC silicon across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role requires low-level programming in C/C++, Python, and Assembly, combined with hardware-software co-debug across modem, RF, and SERDES interfaces, performance/power analysis, and lab debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).… Engineers will design scalable test frameworks, bare-metal validation content, and infrastructure for functional, concurrency, and stress testing, with exposure to cutting-edge mobile and data-center SoCs.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$145,600 – $218,400 · Posted 7 days ago

Lead bring-up, debug, and failure analysis for Server/Compute/Mobile SoCs in pre-Si and post-Si phases, using RTL inspection, JTAG, and lab equipment to root-cause issues at the platform level. Develop and execute debug strategies and plans to help partners rapidly triage and isolate failing components, including PVT and marginality analysis.… Investigate manufacturing defects, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality. Requires 6+ years of embedded platform enabling, pre/post-silicon debug, and complex issue resolution experience, plus strong understanding of RTL, low-level hardware/software debugging, CPU/SoC architectures, and server-specific boot and reboot scenarios.

San DiegoLast seen 5 days ago
Posted 11 days ago

AMD is seeking an AI Systems Security Architect to drive system-wide threat modeling and security analysis across hardware, firmware, and software platforms. The role involves designing secure debug architectures, writing platform security specifications, and leveraging AI-assisted engineering tooling to accelerate security analysis.… The ideal candidate has deep expertise in computer architecture, confidential computing, root of trust, boot chain architecture, firmware security, cryptography, and threat modeling at platform scope, with proficiency in C/C++ and experience securing AI/ML workloads at datacenter scale.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$169,800 – $254,600 · Posted 12 days ago

Develop and maintain bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms, including early hardware bring-up, debug, and validation of new boards and chipsets. Implement test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing test, analyze failures using schematics and lab instrumentation, and collaborate across hardware, silicon, and systems teams to resolve hardware/software integration issues.… Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews and embedded software best practices. Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years of hands-on programming in C, C++, Java, Python, or similar languages.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 13 days ago

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms. Primary duties include early hardware bring-up and debug of new boards and chipsets, implementing test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing, and collaborating across hardware, silicon, and systems teams to resolve integration issues.… Requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with C/C++ and expertise in embedded systems, device drivers, and firmware development. The role involves analyzing failures using lab instrumentation, supporting multiple platform variants, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to code reviews and documentation.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$169,800 – $254,600 · Posted 13 days ago

Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms.… Performs hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation across boards and chipsets, analyzing failures using lab instrumentation and resolving hardware/software integration issues. Implements test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing, collaborates with hardware and silicon teams, and mentors junior engineers on embedded software best practices and debugging techniques.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$52,900 – $108,000 · Posted 15 days ago

Join Booz Allen's competitive Summer Games internship program as a software developer intern, working in teams to solve complex, real-world challenges for government customers. You'll apply programming skills in Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, or similar languages alongside machine learning, data mining, or graph algorithms to develop breakthrough solutions.… The program includes mentorship from senior leaders, technical documentation and design artifact creation, and culminates in a final Challenge Cup competition and presentation. You must be scheduled to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics by Summer 2028 or 2029, and be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$52,900 – $108,000 · Posted 15 days ago

Join an innovative summer internship program where you'll work in teams on real-world technical challenges for government and commercial clients. You'll apply programming skills (Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, etc.) and experience with machine learning, data mining, or graph algorithms to develop software solutions, produce technical documentation, and present findings to senior leadership.… The program simulates a startup accelerator environment with mentorship, collaboration, and a final competition-style presentation.

San DiegoLast seen 14 days ago
$169,800 – $254,600 · Posted 17 days ago

Senior Staff Engineer role focused on developing next-generation automotive telematics platform software at Qualcomm. Responsibilities include architecting platform security (mandatory access control, verified boot, disk encryption), leading boot-time and memory optimization efforts, designing fusion configurations integrating application processors with cellular modems, planning kernel and Yocto upgrade roadmaps, and ensuring automotive software compliance.… The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in embedded Linux, kernel development, bootloaders, Yocto build systems, automotive cybersecurity standards, and cross-team technical leadership.

San DiegoLast seen 15 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 17 days ago

Embedded software engineer role focused on mobile chipset development within Qualcomm's Core Platform group. Responsibilities include designing and implementing build system software, integrating drivers and peripheral software, debugging system-level issues, and collaborating with hardware and systems engineering teams to meet power and performance targets.… Required skills include embedded C/C++/assembly development, real-time operating systems, device drivers, build systems (SCons), JTAG debugging, and scripting languages.

San DiegoLast seen 15 days ago
$52,900 – $108,000 · Posted 18 days ago

Join Booz Allen's competitive Summer Games internship program as a software developer, working in teams to solve complex, real-world problems for government and commercial customers. You'll apply programming skills (Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, etc.) and experience with machine learning, data mining, or algorithms to develop breakthrough solutions, produce technical documentation, and present your work to senior leadership.… The program simulates a startup accelerator environment with mentorship, collaboration, and culminates in a Challenge Cup competition.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 23 days ago

Embedded software engineer role focused on mobile chipset technology for QCT division. Responsibilities include verifying and debugging software stability issues, designing scalable build system software, collaborating with hardware and systems engineering teams to meet performance KPIs, and contributing to software product roadmap development.… Requires 2+ years of embedded software development and device driver experience, proficiency in C/C++/assembly, knowledge of real-time operating systems and CPU architecture, and familiarity with build systems like SCons and debugging tools like JTAG.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
Posted 26 days ago

Shield AI seeks software engineer interns for a 10–12 week paid program, working on autonomous systems across applications, embedded firmware, machine learning, and systems development. Interns will analyze requirements, write production-quality code in languages like C++, Python, or Java, and ship real features using Agile practices alongside full-time engineers.… The role spans user-facing applications, embedded flight software, perception models, and platform tools that support autonomy pipelines. Candidates should have a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, version control (Git), and collaborative development.

San DiegoLast seen 24 days ago
$76,960 – $201,760 · Posted 27 days ago

Shield AI seeks software engineering interns for a 10–12 week paid program working on autonomous systems across applications, embedded firmware, machine learning, and systems platforms. Interns will analyze requirements, write production-quality code, and ship real features alongside full-time engineers using Agile practices.… Candidates should have proficiency in modern programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript), solid foundations in data structures and algorithms, version control experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers hands-on mentorship and potential for a full-time offer upon completion.

San DiegoLast seen 26 days ago
Posted 27 days ago

Design, develop, and test embedded software for aerospace spacecraft and computer boards, with hands-on responsibility for bootloaders, BSPs, kernels, and device drivers across VxWorks, Embedded Linux, RTEMS, and bare-metal platforms. Write C/C++ and assembly code for real-time, high-reliability systems, and develop Python-based test automation tools.… Participate in system verification, debugging, manufacturing support, and cross-discipline design reviews; contribute to software architecture and process improvement across projects. Requires 8–30 years of embedded systems experience, strong C/C++/Python proficiency, and deep knowledge of kernel/driver development, low-level debugging, and file-system fundamentals.

San DiegoLast seen 25 days ago
$162,600 – $244,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Staff Engineer role focused on developing next-generation automotive telematics platform software at Qualcomm. Responsibilities include architecting platform security (mandatory access control, verified boot, full-disk encryption), leading boot-time and memory optimization, designing multi-processor fusion configurations over PCIe/USB/Ethernet, planning kernel and Yocto upgrade roadmaps, and mentoring engineers across boot, security, memory, and virtualization domains.… Requires 6+ years software engineering experience with deep expertise in embedded Linux, kernel development, automotive cybersecurity standards, and strong C/C++ programming skills.

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

The Products and Integration team seeks an embedded software engineer to develop and integrate drivers and peripheral software for mobile chipsets. You will debug system-level issues, design scalable build systems, and collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to meet power and performance targets.… The role requires experience with embedded software development, device drivers, real-time operating systems, C/C++, assembly, and build systems like SCons, along with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
Posted 1 month ago

Design and develop firmware for DSP-based digital control systems in programmable AC & DC power products. Implement digital control algorithms, perform design analysis (gain/phase plots), create test plans to validate performance, and develop bootloaders for DSPs and microcontrollers.… Requires 8+ years of power control experience in power supply applications (DC-DC converters, PFC systems, grid-tied inverters), expertise in power electronics topologies, embedded C and Assembly programming, and 6+ years with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN).

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 month ago

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.… The candidate will own and define roadmaps for significant IPC stack areas while working with OEMs, ODMs, and OS providers on evolving use cases.

San DiegoLast seen 20 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 month ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 month ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 22 days ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Qualcomm seeks a Verification Software Engineer to join the Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for end-to-end silicon quality across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role involves designing and scaling system-level validation content, developing bare-metal test frameworks, and performing hardware-software co-debug across SoC architectures.… Engineers will write C/C++ and Python code for functional and performance validation of modem and RF hardware engines, analyze failures, and apply AI/ML techniques to improve validation productivity. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge data-center and mobile SoCs, requiring strong low-level programming, debug tools expertise (JTAG, logic analyzers), and ability to work across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

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

Staff Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and integrating hypervisor and System Memory Management Unit (SMMU) firmware for Qualcomm's SoC platforms used in mobile, automotive, compute, and IoT devices. The engineer will work on low-level firmware that interfaces with bootloaders, Linux, and TrustZone, requiring deep expertise in ARM CPU architecture, virtualization, kernel development, and secure coding.… Responsibilities include firmware feature design, cross-team collaboration with hardware and ASIC teams, debugging and verification, code review, and technical documentation. Requires 2+ years of C/C++ programming with 4+ years total software engineering experience and strong background in OS/kernel development, computer architecture, and embedded systems.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago