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$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 1 day ago

Staff-level embedded audio software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and technically leading audio software that runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The role requires managing requirements analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration while ensuring performance, latency, power, and stability metrics are met. Candidates must have 4+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 2+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python, with preference for 8+ years in embedded systems development.

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$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 day ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Qualcomm's Data Center Business Unit focused on designing and developing software/firmware for cloud edge and data center ML acceleration on high-performance silicon. The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems including board support packages, device drivers, RTOS, secure boot, TrustZone, and low-speed peripherals (I2C/SPI/UART), combined with proficiency in C/C++ development, debugging with JTAG/SWD, and embedded Linux. Responsibilities include ML acceleration, process-in-memory optimization, memory management, virtualization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidate has 2+ years of low-level C programming and background in SoC architecture, DMA, PCIe, and multi-threaded programming.

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$192,600 – $289,000 · Posted 1 day ago

Director/Principal Engineer leading all technical aspects of automotive software programs with OEM customers, including Cockpit (IVI) and ADAS initiatives. Responsibilities span technical leadership of SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration; program execution across concept through SOP and maintenance phases; and serving as the primary technical liaison between customer engineering executives and Qualcomm's internal teams. The role requires coordinating cross-functional engineering workstreams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security, tools, test), driving resolution of critical technical issues, and translating customer needs into platform requirements and solutions.

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$162,600 – $244,000 · Posted 1 day ago

Sr. Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software systems for secure government platforms, with emphasis on bootloader-to-application layers. 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.

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$124,000 – $124,000 · Posted 1 day ago

As a Machine Learning Application Developer, you will develop and optimize neural rendering applications and ML software for efficient AI execution on Samsung's mobile GPUs. Working with hardware and software teams, you'll optimize performance and resource utilization by developing API-level software, ML operator implementations (GEMM, convolution, activations), and conducting low-level performance analysis. The role requires strong C/C++/Python skills, proficiency with Vulkan/OpenGL/OpenCL, hands-on neural rendering experience, and deep understanding of GPU architecture and performance optimization techniques.

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$116,000 – $200,000 · Posted 1 day 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.

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$140,800 – $211,200 · Posted 1 day ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying on-device AI prototype software for edge computing applications. The role requires expert-level proficiency in C++ and Python, deep knowledge of ML frameworks like PyTorch, and hands-on experience with low-level system debugging, performance tuning, and native inference driver development. You will work in a multi-disciplinary research team advancing generative AI technology for the edge, including model fine-tuning, hardware acceleration, model quantization, and edge inference. A strong theoretical background in deep learning combined with embedded software development experience and modern software engineering best practices is essential.

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$104,000 – $156,000 · Posted 1 day ago

Design, implement, verify, validate, and commercialize Wireless WAN modem air interface Radio Access technologies software. Work on multi-RAT (LTE, 5G NR) transceiver, HW control, and wireless Radio Access Stratum software implementation per 3GPP specifications. Develop models and simulations, create test cases to validate modem performance (throughput, latency, power consumption), and collaborate with cross-functional teams on modem IP architecture, RFFE design, HW APIs, and co-processor architecture. Write technical documentation and feature descriptions for modem technology software projects.

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$148,300 – $222,500 · Posted 1 day ago

Design, implement, and optimize video processing and computer vision algorithms for mobile and embedded platforms at scale, from concept through production deployment. Profile and optimize algorithm performance across memory, compute, power, and bandwidth constraints on SoCs with embedded accelerators. Lead system and algorithm-level architecture, collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams, and provide technical mentorship to engineers across experience levels.

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$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 day ago

Design, implement, and commercialize middleware/driver modules for multimedia on Qualcomm multi-processor chipsets across Windows, Linux, and Android platforms. Work on user and kernel mode software for video compression, playback, streaming, and imaging applications while optimizing for performance, latency, power, and stability. Collaborate with systems engineering, test groups, and partners like Microsoft and Google across multiple sites. Requires 1–5 years of embedded software development, strong C/C++ skills, video compression standards knowledge (H.264, H.265, AV1), and expertise in embedded real-time OS debugging and ARM SoC development.

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$162,600 – $244,000 · Posted 1 day ago

Senior Staff Windows Developer role focused on debugger development for Windows on Snapdragon products. You will design and develop key features across the Windows-on-Snapdragon platform, coordinate with internal and external teams to triage and resolve chipset issues, and leverage strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise. The role requires deep knowledge of Windows/Linux kernel internals, ARM architecture, device drivers, and debugger tools like WinDbg and JTAG, with 6+ years of software engineering experience.

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$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 day ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions, define performance requirements, and ensure solutions meet customer needs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), and 2+ years of hands-on experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

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As a Principal/Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will lead a team developing next-generation 5G NR wireless systems, architecting and coding major PHY (L1) features. You will mentor engineers, innovate development processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and validate 3GPP wireless technology concepts. The role requires 10+ years of hands-on C/C++ development, 7+ years of 5G/LTE PHY software and algorithm work, 7+ years taking complex software to production, and 5+ years developing for real-time Linux systems.

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$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 day ago

Design, develop, and execute system-level test solutions for Qualcomm's leading-edge Snapdragon SoCs across mobile, automotive, compute, and server platforms. Responsibilities include early-stage silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, hardware testing with system software, performance verification across voltage/process/temperature conditions, and creation of automated test content to stress functional, performance, stability, and benchmark aspects. Develop production screens for system-level issues and partner with engineering teams to create effective test plans and sequencing. Requires 0–3 years of system or bench-level testing experience, strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems, embedded systems and SoC concepts, and programming skills in C, C++, Python, C#, or .NET.

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$248,000 – $372,000 · Posted 1 day ago

Lead Qualcomm's next-generation AI accelerator platform as senior engineering director, defining software vision, architecture, and roadmap while managing multiple engineering organizations spanning system software, device drivers, AI runtimes, compilers, ML frameworks, and platform SDKs. Partner with hardware teams on co-design, drive software readiness across chip development milestones, and establish performance/power/reliability goals. Requires 9+ years software engineering experience (or PhD + 8 years), 4+ years with C/C++/Java/Python, and demonstrated expertise in AI/ML stacks, compiler technologies, runtime systems, or high-performance computing.

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$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 day 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.

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Design, architect, and build real-time user interface applications for remote piloting and control of automated aircraft systems, ranging from embedded UIs on aviation hardware to browser-based applications. The role requires 5+ years of C/C++ development experience and 5+ years building user-facing software for high-performance, mission-critical systems. You will own the full lifecycle of these applications, working with software engineers, designers, systems engineers, and pilots to deliver safe, user-centered, and certifiable display and control systems that support both prototype validation and certified flight operations.

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$160,001 – $200,000 · Posted 1 day ago

SAIC seeks a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure identity, cryptographic, and network infrastructure for classified Navy DoD systems. The role involves planning and executing penetration tests and red team exercises against classified systems, performing network traffic analysis with Wireshark, architecting air-gap systems and data diodes, hardening IT and virtualized environments, and conducting vulnerability assessments aligned with DISA STIGs and DoD standards. Required: 9+ years cybersecurity engineering, 5+ years hands-on experience in classified/high-security environments, proven penetration testing and red team experience, and deep knowledge of DoD/IC security frameworks (NIST RMF, DISA STIG, DoD CC SRG). Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be a U.S. citizen.

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$110,000 – $145,000 · Posted 1 day ago

This role focuses on software integration, system validation, release quality, and deployment across embedded hardware and software stacks. The engineer will develop Embedded Linux drivers, middleware services for OTA updates and diagnostics, create CI/CD pipelines for embedded builds, automate deployments across HIL and vehicle environments, and design regression tests for firmware and CAN interfaces. The position requires 3+ years in embedded systems, platform engineering, or DevOps, with hands-on Linux experience, C/C++ proficiency, and expertise in driver development, CAN bus integration, and structured test planning.

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Lead a high-performing team developing next-generation 5G NR PHY (L1) wireless systems, architecting and coding major system features while mentoring software engineers. Require 10+ years of hands-on C/C++ development and 7+ years of PHY/5G/LTE algorithm development experience, with 7+ years taking complex software to production and 5+ years developing real-time Linux systems. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, systems design, and test teams to integrate and validate novel 3GPP wireless technology concepts.

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$248,000 – $372,000 · Posted 2 days ago

Sr. Director leading Qualcomm's next-generation AI accelerator platform software strategy, architecture, and delivery. Manages multiple engineering organizations spanning system software, firmware, device drivers, AI runtimes, compilers, ML frameworks, SDKs, and validation. Defines performance and reliability goals, drives cross-functional hardware-software co-design, and partners with customers and hyperscalers. Requires 15+ years software engineering experience with 8+ years leading large, globally distributed teams; deep expertise in AI/ML stacks, compilers, runtime systems, or heterogeneous computing architectures.

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$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 2 days 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.

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$111,100 – $185,100 · Posted 2 days ago

Software Engineer III will provide on-site development and support for the Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Family of Systems, including refactoring legacy Java/JavaScript code, building modular and reusable components, and orchestrating integration of competing software branches. The role requires 5+ years of professional experience in software development or computer networks, 2+ years in systems or software engineering, and proficiency with Java, C, C++, scripting languages (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash), virtualization platforms (VMware vCenter), and DevOps tooling (Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory). Responsibilities include researching and implementing system integrations, troubleshooting existing code, designing new systems, and recommending innovative features. Security+ certification is required within 6 months of hire, and the role demands ability to analyze specifications, ensure code quality, and work across the full SDLC.

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This is an entry-level software engineering role (less than two years of experience) at Intuit where candidates will be aligned with teams based on their skills and interests across frontend, backend, fullstack, or mobile engineering tracks. js), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and RESTful APIs. plications, working with modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, React Native, Flutter), server-side languages (Java, Python, Node.js), databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and RESTful APIs. The role emphasizes hands-on mentorship, cross-functional collaboration with designers and engineers, and practical experience launching products that serve millions of consumers and small businesses.

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$150,000 – $185,000 · Posted 2 days ago

Senior hands-on software engineer building the core orchestration, data systems, and internal tooling for an automated chemistry platform. You'll own problems end-to-end across the full stack—Python backend, TypeScript/React frontend, databases, APIs, and distributed systems—designing services, modeling data flows, and building interfaces that connect synthesis requests from intake through execution. You'll work closely with automation engineers, chemists, and ML teams to ship production features, establish engineering practices, and become a primary owner of major platform components. The role prioritizes judgment and problem-solving over language expertise, expecting fluency across the stack and comfort reaching for languages like Rust, Go, or C++ when warranted.

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