cmake jobs in San Diego

Sr. Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software systems for secure government platforms, with emphasis on bootloader-to-application layers.…See more Role requires strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise (6+ years), experience with platforms like Android, Linux, QNX, and RTOS, and ability to debug complex issues across the full software stack. Responsibilities include system integration, technical documentation, collaboration with test/systems teams, and direct customer engagement at technical exchange meetings. Ideal candidate has deep knowledge of subsystems like modem, BSP, networking, compute/AI, multimedia, or platform security.

You will develop and implement machine learning techniques for Qualcomm's AI Software Platform, focusing on the QAIRT SDK and Genie generative AI inference extensions. Responsibilities include building in-house software tools and evaluating third-party AI toolchains/compilers, performing system-level performance and memory profiling across multiple OS platforms (Android, Linux, QNX, Windows, Zephyr), validating ML model accuracy, and debugging complex issues.…See more You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams on AI software toolchains and contribute to an embedded AI stack supporting edge-AI use cases on Snapdragon SoCs.

Senior Software Engineer building C++ desktop and embedded software at a quantum computing startup. You'll develop instrument communication applications using Qt for GUI, design hardware-interactive components, write unit tests with Google Test, and manage builds with CMake.…See more The role requires 5+ years of C++ experience, expertise in Qt 6, multi-threaded programming, and familiarity with instrument protocols (SCPI, FTDI, Ethernet, Serial); you'll work in an agile environment, collaborating with firmware and hardware teams while maintaining documentation and engineering best practices.

Design, develop, and expand an SDK and Demo App ecosystem for identity document scanning hardware, architecting core APIs that embed image processing, advanced calibration algorithms, and data capture libraries (OCR & barcode decoding). Optimize low-latency image pre-processing pipelines, integrate third-party recognition libraries, and port the SDK across multi-device and networked environments (Linux, embedded systems, tablets, edge devices).…See more Work closely with firmware engineers on device communication protocols (USB, Serial, PC/SC) and write technical documentation for global B2B clients. The role requires 3–5+ years of professional C++ and C#/.NET development with hands-on computer vision (OpenCV), embedded systems knowledge, and strong technical communication skills.

Shield AI seeks a Staff Engineer, DevOps to own and maintain the build system for autonomous aircraft (XBAT/VBAT), with deep expertise in C++ and CMake. You will improve developer velocity by reducing build/test cycle times, integrating CI pipelines with HIL and simulation environments, and implementing monitoring and dashboards for build system performance.…See more The role requires 7+ years of industry experience (or 5+ with advanced degree), proficiency with containers/orchestration, scripting, CI/CD tools, and cloud operations across Azure/AWS/GCP. You'll collaborate with software engineers to resolve failures, set best practices, and leverage agentic AI solutions to identify root causes and accelerate development cycles.

This Embedded Software Engineer role at Leidos involves designing and developing high-performance embedded software for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware in electronic warfare applications. You will write low-level C/C++ code for multi-core systems (DSP, ARM, RISC-V), perform hardware-software co-design and validation, and build software development kits for end users.…See more The position requires 4+ years of embedded systems experience, deep understanding of hardware architectures, and proficiency in reading datasheets, test-driven development, and real-time operating systems.

Lead an embedded Linux software team building mission-critical defense systems, splitting time between management and individual contribution. Design and implement C/C++ Linux daemons, REST APIs, and system services for aerial platforms and deployable manufacturing infrastructure.…See more Manage team standups, architecture reviews, and cross-functional coordination with autonomy, avionics, and mechanical/electrical engineering. Engineer for real-time performance, security, and reliability while owning developer experience, CI/CD pipelines, and field operability.

The Algorithm Software Engineer will design, develop, and deploy signal processing applications on custom Leidos SoCs, porting algorithms from MATLAB/Python/C++ to optimized C code for real-time, massively parallelized execution. Responsibilities include hardware-software co-design, DSP optimization leveraging SIMD/VLIW/accelerators, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, and collaboration across signal processing, embedded, RF, and systems engineering teams.…See more The role requires 8+ years of C/C++ embedded systems development, strong signal processing fundamentals, and experience translating research algorithms into production real-time systems.

Lead a small embedded Linux software team building mission-critical aerial systems and autonomous platforms for defense applications. You'll split your time between team management (standups, architecture reviews, task prioritization) and hands-on C/C++ development of Linux daemons, REST APIs, and system services.…See more Design for real-time performance, security hardening, and field operability while collaborating across autonomy, avionics, mechanical, and electrical teams. Own the full software lifecycle from architecture and CI/CD pipelines to documentation and field diagnostics.