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Posted 1 day ago

Develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite network, writing device drivers, system applications, and Linux/RTOS features in Rust, C, C++, or similar languages. Implement security features for satellite systems and work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up and integration.… Requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and 2+ years of systems design or architecture work.

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$65,000 – $90,000 · Posted 8 days ago

Support field technicians with remote vehicle programming, diagnostics, and ADAS calibrations using OEM software and scan tools. Review repair orders, troubleshoot module and communication faults, and ensure all work meets OEM procedures.… Requires 5+ years of automotive diagnostics and 3+ years of vehicle programming experience, with strong knowledge of ADAS systems, CAN/LIN/Ethernet communication, and remote support platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
Posted 8 days ago

Design and develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite and ground systems, including Linux kernel drivers, device drivers, and system applications in C, C++, and Python. You will work on fault-tolerant, real-time platforms, manage Yocto/OpenEmbedded distributions, and collaborate with hardware and software teams on board bring-up, integration testing, and complex hardware-software debugging.… The role requires 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience and 2+ years with Yocto/OpenEmbedded or comparable embedded Linux build systems.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$174,400 – $261,600 · Posted 9 days ago

Design and architect RISC-V System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms, leveraging deep expertise in heterogeneous compute, interconnect, memory systems, security, and power management. Develop and improve analysis tools including functional/performance simulators and profilers using C++ and Python.… Apply systems engineering rigor to define SoC-level architectures across boot, debug, timebase management, and real-time control components. Candidates should have 4+ years of systems engineering or SoC/IP architecture experience and demonstrate proficiency in behavioral/performance modeling and analytical techniques.

San DiegoLast seen 7 days ago
$186,700 – $280,100 · Posted 11 days ago

Design and architect safety mechanisms for system-on-chip (SoC) platforms across Qualcomm's product portfolio. Collaborate with hardware design, verification, software, and product teams to develop SoC-wide safety solutions that meet automotive and industrial safety standards.… Conduct workload analysis, prototype system solutions, and provide quantitative justification for architectural directions using simulators and profilers. Analyze failure modes, decompose complex safety use cases, and make safety recommendations to design and engineering teams.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$197,000 – $295,400 · Posted 12 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Principal Engineer to design and develop low-level firmware for CPU bootstrapping, power management, and debug functionality in embedded SoCs. The role requires deep expertise in computer architecture (memory consistency, coherency, virtualization, security), ARM/RISC-V ISA, and multi-core CPU software stacks, with responsibility for defining 3–5 year software roadmaps and coordinating with Arm architects and third-party partners.… The candidate will troubleshoot high-performance microarchitecture issues (prefetching, speculation, memory ordering) and drive software–hardware trade-offs across heterogeneous compute platforms. 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong C/C++ skills and 15+ years in embedded systems, real-time development, and low-level drivers/firmware is expected.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$175,000 – $220,000 · Posted 13 days ago

Staff-level systems software engineer responsible for designing and building Crucible's edge deployment platform, including Linux environment configuration, lifecycle management, factory floor hardware integration, and reliable operation in disconnected or air-gapped environments. You'll own the runtime infrastructure, device provisioning and updates, networking and security hardening, and debug problems spanning applications, OS, networking, and physical equipment.… Requires 8+ years of systems/platform/embedded Linux experience, strong systems programming skills, networking fundamentals, and demonstrated ability to integrate software with hardware and external devices.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 14 days ago

Senior engineer designing, developing, and debugging Android and automotive software features for next-generation vehicle experiences. Responsibilities include hands-on development across Android, Linux, QNX, and embedded systems; deep system integration testing and SIT-level debugging; log analysis and root-cause analysis across software and hardware layers; and collaboration with platform, UX, and system integration teams to support rapid prototyping and customer showcases.… Requires 2+ years software engineering experience with proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python; 5+ years preferred in Android, Android Automotive, embedded systems, or automotive software platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 15 days ago

Senior software engineer with 5+ years of experience building and debugging Android Automotive and embedded automotive software platforms. You will design, develop, and validate features across Android, Linux, QNX, and middleware layers, performing system integration testing, log analysis, and root-cause debugging.… The role requires hands-on programming in Java/Kotlin and C/C++, deep understanding of Android framework and automotive communication protocols (CAN, SOME/IP, MQTT), and ability to drive complex issues to closure in a fast-paced prototyping environment.

San DiegoLast seen 14 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 16 days ago

Senior software engineer with 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and debugging Android Automotive and embedded software for next-generation vehicle platforms. Responsibilities include hands-on development across Android, Linux, QNX, and middleware; system integration testing; root-cause analysis; and collaboration with platform, UX, and partner teams to deliver rapid prototypes and trade-show demonstrations.… Required expertise in Java or Kotlin with solid C/C++ knowledge; strong understanding of Android framework, IPC mechanisms, build systems, and debugging tools. Preferred experience with Android Automotive OS, automotive middleware, CAN/SOME/IP/MQTT protocols, and cross-platform embedded integration.

San DiegoLast seen 15 days ago
Posted 16 days ago

Senior Systems Test Software Engineer at an autonomous maritime company responsible for designing and maintaining test infrastructure for autonomous surface vessels. You will work hands-on across the engineering team to develop comprehensive test strategies, implement hardware-in-the-loop rigs, simulation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.… Strong systems intuition and deep experience with test automation, verification & validation, and production reliability are essential; you'll own the test architecture while documenting systems so other engineers can extend them independently.

San DiegoLast seen 15 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
$165,000 – $205,000 · Posted 19 days ago

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the full lifecycle of Compute, Camera, and Radio product development—from requirements and system architecture through integration, verification, and testing. The role requires 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, developing system requirements and verification matrices, designing top-level architectures, and communicating allocations to design engineers.… Candidates must have deep expertise in embedded systems, flight and ground software, real-time operating systems, embedded processors, and interface protocols such as SpaceWire, CameraLink, and CAN, with fluency in C, C++, and Python.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$156,000 – $176,800 · Posted 23 days ago

Develop low-level firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, processors, custom ASICs, FPGAs, and embedded hardware platforms. Design and maintain board support packages, hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, and device drivers; perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and debug complex hardware/firmware issues using lab instrumentation.… Requires 4+ years of embedded firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, hands-on board bring-up and debugging expertise, and knowledge of embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, RS-485). Support high-reliability firmware development practices including fault management, redundancy, power management, and collaborate across hardware, FPGA, verification, and manufacturing teams.

San DiegoLast seen 21 days ago
$105,800 – $176,300 · Posted 25 days ago

As a Sr SW Test Development Engineer, you will develop and execute test scripts and validations for Dexcom's CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) transmitters and receivers, focusing on BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) interface testing, interoperability evaluation, and system-level use cases. You'll use Python, Android Debug Bridge (ADB), Ellisys, Selenium, and Appium to create functional and stability tests, debug customer-reported issues, and analyze results to inform next-generation device improvements.… The role requires 7–12 years of industry experience with at least 2–4 years in firmware/embedded testing, strong Python scripting skills, and familiarity with embedded protocols (GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP). You'll work in an Agile environment, collaborating cross-functionally and using GitHub, Jira, and Confluence to manage test artifacts and defects.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$155,000 – $175,000 · Posted 27 days ago

Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control software for advanced life science research instruments. The role spans the full technology stack—from low-level hardware integration and motion control to distributed services and user-facing applications—requiring expertise in C#/.NET, Linux, real-time data acquisition, multi-threaded programming, and RPC frameworks.… Core responsibilities include developing data acquisition and signal processing pipelines, collaborating with systems engineering teams, refactoring existing architecture, and troubleshooting complex instrument software. Requires 5+ years of software development experience with strong C# proficiency and familiarity with control systems, communication protocols, and performance optimization.

San DiegoLast seen 25 days ago
$165,000 – $205,000 · Posted 28 days ago

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the full lifecycle of compute, camera, and radio systems—from requirements development through design, integration, testing, and qualification. You'll develop system architecture, define interfaces, conduct trade studies, and oversee verification and validation across hardware and software.… The role requires 8+ years of systems engineering experience, deep expertise in embedded systems (ARM, PowerPC, x86 processors), flight and ground software, RTOSes, and embedded protocols (SpaceWire, CameraLink, CAN, etc.), plus proficiency in C/C++, Python, and requirements management tools.

San DiegoLast seen 26 days ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Qualcomm seeks a CPU Software Architecture Staff Engineer to design and develop low-level firmware for CPU bootstrapping, power management, and debug systems on Snapdragon chipsets. The role involves defining short- and long-term software architecture roadmaps aligned with ARM and RISC-V ISA evolution, coordinating debugging of high-performance microarchitecture issues, and engaging with partners like Google and Microsoft.… The candidate will work across multiple SoC technology domains—memory consistency, coherency, virtualization, security, and heterogeneous compute platforms—requiring 10+ years of embedded systems experience with deep C/C++ expertise and comprehensive knowledge of ARM or RISC-V architectures.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$209,000 – $251,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Embedded software engineer role focused on designing, developing, and testing real-time embedded C/C++ code for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include implementing safety algorithms, cell balancing and charging control logic, thermal management, hardware bring-up, and low-level vehicle controls.… The role requires 8+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems, microcontroller programming (ARM, PowerPC), hardware debugging, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN). Cross-functional collaboration with vehicle, systems, controls, and validation engineers is essential to ensure safe and reliable autonomous vehicle operation.

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

Qualcomm seeks a CPU Software Architecture Sr. Staff Engineer to design and develop low-level firmware for CPU bootstrapping, power management, and debug capabilities in Snapdragon chipsets.… The role involves defining CPU software architecture roadmaps across Arm and RISC-V ISAs, analyzing CPU microarchitecture trade-offs (prefetching, speculation, memory ordering), and coordinating with internal teams and external partners like Arm, Google, and Microsoft. The candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in computer architecture domains such as memory consistency, coherency, virtualization, and security, with 15+ years of embedded systems experience and strong C/C++ proficiency.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$155,000 – $190,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, develop, and test embedded software for Zoox's autonomous vehicle charging and power systems, including real-time control of electro-mechanical components, supplier system integration, and cross-functional validation. The role requires 4+ years of embedded software experience with strong C/C++ proficiency, microcontroller/microprocessor expertise (ARM, PowerPC), and knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).… You will contribute across the full development cycle—from prototyping and requirements capture through implementation and validation—and collaborate with vehicle, controls, and validation engineers.

San DiegoLast seen 19 days ago
$155,000 – $210,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Zoox seeks an embedded software engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize real-time embedded software for multiple platforms in autonomous vehicles. You will architect board support packages (bootloader, drivers, RTOS), build low-level frameworks and infrastructure, and collaborate with electrical and validation engineers to bring up new embedded platforms.… The role requires 3+ years of hands-on embedded C/C++ development for distributed electromechanical systems, strong microcontroller/microprocessor expertise, and experience with RTOS environments like FreeRTOS or QNX.

San DiegoLast seen 19 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 19 days ago
$150,000 – $190,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer responsible for architecting, designing, and developing embedded software components and APIs for space products. Will create software requirements documents, develop prototype software across bare metal, Linux, VxWorks, and Green Hills environments, and collaborate with hardware teams on device drivers and hardware-software interfaces.… Requires 5+ years (10 preferred) of embedded systems development experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded processors (ARM, PowerPC, x86, TI-DSP), embedded Linux, and interface protocols (PCI, USB, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, Ethernet, CAN). Will also develop test cases in Python or LabView, set up DevOps pipelines, and troubleshoot prototype hardware.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month 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