c-cpp jobs in San Diego

SAIC seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to perform penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security architecture work on classified Navy communication systems. The role requires hands-on expertise in network traffic analysis (Wireshark), hardened IT systems design, DoD/IC security frameworks (NIST RMF, DISA STIG), and offensive security techniques against DoD/IC infrastructure.…See more Candidates must have 9+ years total experience (5–7 years in cybersecurity engineering, 5+ in classified/high-security environments), proven red-team capabilities, and an active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

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.

Design, develop, and optimize Linux platform enablement for Qualcomm's next-generation SoCs, focusing on image generation, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation across major Linux distributions (Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/Fedora). Debug complex issues spanning kernel, boot, and userspace; architect and build infrastructure supporting compute, server, embedded, and IoT platforms.…See more Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams to bridge silicon enablement with modern open-source distribution standards. Use Bash, Python, and C/C++ to automate tooling and maintain upstream-oriented Linux platform workflows.

Senior engineer designing, implementing, and validating Wireless WAN modem air interface and Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies for multi-RAT systems. Responsible for modem access stratum and RF software design, algorithms, HW/SW co-processor architecture, and transceiver implementation based on 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications.…See more Works across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers, optimizes for performance (throughput, latency, power consumption) and cost (silicon area, calibration complexity), and collaborates with RF and hardware teams on modem IP architecture and shared resource allocation.