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bare-metal-firmware jobs in San Diego

$156,000 – $176,800 · Posted 12 days ago

Develop bare-metal firmware for an STM32H7-based multichannel thermal control system, implementing simultaneous temperature acquisition via I2C and RTDs, multiple independent PID control loops, and Ethernet communication. Support hardware bring-up, integration, validation, and troubleshooting of peripherals including ADCs, PWM, and GPIOs.… Requires 7+ years embedded firmware development (or 4+ with MS degree), strong C programming, STM32H7 experience, and hands-on hardware debugging capability.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$169,800 – $254,600 · Posted 13 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 11 days ago
$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 14 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 12 days ago
$169,800 – $254,600 · Posted 14 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 12 days ago
Posted 15 days ago

Develop bare-metal firmware for an STM32H7-based multichannel thermal control system, implementing simultaneous temperature acquisition, multiple independent PID control loops, and Ethernet communication. Support hardware bring-up, integration, and validation, troubleshooting peripherals and interfaces (ADCs, I2C, PWM, Ethernet, GPIOs) in the laboratory.… Requires 7+ years of embedded firmware experience (or 4+ with an MS), strong C programming, proven expertise with STM32H7 devices and closed-loop control algorithms, and hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$115,000 – $135,000 · Posted 19 days ago

Lead firmware development and support for the Electrical Engineering group, becoming the firmware owner. Develop bare metal C/C++ firmware for STM32H7 microcontrollers from board bring-up through peripheral drivers, while also maintaining a PC-based C++ GUI supporting Ethernet, CAN, and serial interfaces.… Act as technical bridge between sales, customers, and engineering, providing pre/post-sales support and customer training. Support both legacy product maintenance and new electronic board development, with strong emphasis on documentation, code quality, and knowledge transfer.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$156,000 – $187,200 · Posted 28 days ago

Design and develop embedded firmware in C and C++ for next-generation wireless RF test equipment running on ARM processors. Work on RTOS, embedded Linux, and bare metal platforms, performing hardware bring-up and debugging with lab instruments like JTAG and oscilloscopes.… Collaborate with cross-functional RF, DSP, FPGA, and hardware engineering teams to support wireless technologies including 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, mmWave, UWB, and NFC used in Apple devices.

San DiegoLast seen 26 days ago
$95,000 – $200,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Shield AI seeks a Senior Engineer to build and expand test automation capabilities for V-BAT, an autonomous aircraft platform. You will work with GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) and embedded systems teams to design test cases, implement software interfaces and drivers for simulation and hardware orchestration, and automate testing across autonomy, embedded systems, and ground control components.… The role requires strong C++ or Python skills, version control proficiency, and hands-on prototyping to support continuous release testing and flight test events.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$116,000 – $200,000 · Posted 1 month ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 24 days ago
Posted 1 month ago

Lead technical architect and mentor for embedded firmware and low-level software across multiple client projects. Responsible for defining embedded software architecture (RTOS selection, drivers, middleware, communication protocols), establishing coding standards and design review practices, mentoring embedded engineers, and serving as primary technical contact with clients.… Requires 8+ years of professional embedded software development in C/C++, with 2+ years in a technical lead role, strong hands-on experience with microcontroller/microprocessor systems, peripheral drivers (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet), embedded Linux, real-time operating systems, and bare-metal firmware development.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
Posted 1 month ago

Lead Embedded Software Engineer responsible for architecting, designing, and delivering embedded software solutions across multiple client projects. Will serve as technical lead on firmware and low-level software engagements, mentor embedded engineers, and collaborate with hardware, FPGA, and systems engineering teams to translate requirements into reliable embedded systems.… Requires 8+ years of professional embedded software development in C/C++ with 2+ years in a technical lead role, strong hands-on experience with microcontroller/microprocessor platforms, peripheral drivers, embedded Linux, and real-time operating systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership in a client-facing, consulting environment, including responsibility for architecture definition, coding standards, design reviews, test strategies, hardware bring-up, and technical estimation.

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

Develop bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm reference platforms, focusing on hardware bring-up, validation, and early platform enablement. Work directly with hardware and silicon teams to debug SoC peripherals, implement test firmware, and resolve hardware/software integration issues using lab instrumentation and debug tools.… Design and maintain register-level software for a wide range of integrated peripherals including memory, displays, cameras, RF transceivers, and communication interfaces. Requires deep expertise in embedded systems, processor architectures, and hardware protocols with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago