cpp jobs in San Diego

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for designing and developing AI, GenAI, and multimedia SDKs/frameworks for IoT edge devices (drones, cameras, AI boxes, appliances). The role requires architecting high-performance inference pipelines, multi-stream AI processing, and GStreamer-based plugins for Qualcomm hardware platforms.…See more Must have 5+ years of C/C++ experience in embedded systems, strong knowledge of AI inference frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX Runtime, LiteRT), GenAI orchestration tools (LangChain, LlamaIndex), and multimedia/HAL integration across Android, Tizen, and Linux. Ownership spans architecture, design, implementation, and deployment of production-quality SDK components.

A software security engineer focused on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and embedded software development for government customers. The role involves performing end-to-end vulnerability research against software stacks, designing and implementing security tools, developing embedded software solutions, conducting code reviews, and writing technical documentation.…See more Required skills include proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python, deep Linux knowledge, x86/ARM architecture expertise, reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra), and debugging utilities (gdb, strace, ltrace). Experience with Android, Trace32/JTAG, Git, and LLMs for augmenting reverse engineering workflows is preferred.

Qualcomm seeks an embedded software engineer (0–3 years) to develop and maintain kernel drivers and services across multiple operating systems (QuRT OS, Windows, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, Zephyr) for system-level debug, diagnostics, and inter-process communication on Qualcomm SoCs. The role requires proficiency in C, data structures, and embedded systems, with responsibilities spanning requirements analysis, design, implementation, and testing across mobile, automotive, XR/AR, IoT, and cloud AI platforms.…See more The candidate will debug across hardware, OS, compiler, and driver layers while contributing to product innovation and optimization.

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, implement, integrate, and commercialize video software modules on Qualcomm SoCs, including user and kernel mode drivers for playback, streaming, camcorder, and DRM use cases. Develop and optimize video compression, streaming protocols, and Agentic AI frameworks on Linux platforms while meeting performance, latency, power, and stability requirements.…See more Work with hardware and systems engineers to integrate cutting-edge video technology on Snapdragon processors for mobile and AI inferencing platforms. Requires expertise in Linux kernel development (V4L2, device drivers), video compression standards (H.264/H.265/AV1), streaming protocols (HLS/HTTP/RTSP/DASH), and embedded systems debugging.

Design and implement security and privacy controls for on-device AI features on Snap OS, including model integrity, secure data handling, inference-time privacy protections, and sensor access controls. Research and develop security features across firmware, applications, system services, and cloud-connected device surfaces.…See more Improve fuzzing infrastructure, automated security testing, and continuous validation pipelines for OS components, IPC mechanisms, parsers, drivers, firmware, and AI data flows. Requires 5+ years developing production software in C, C++, or Rust and 3+ years building security or platform protection features for Linux-based, embedded, mobile, or wearable systems.

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.

Senior/Staff Software Engineer role developing driver, diagnostic, and embedded software for intravascular ultrasound systems using C++. Responsibilities include architecting and designing embedded software, creating detailed design documentation (specifications, architecture, design documents), developing driver software for hardware-application communication, and interfacing with cross-functional teams including hardware, electrical, and system engineers.…See more Requires 8+ years of embedded/software development experience, strong C++ expertise, BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, and experience creating detailed design documentation; digital signal/image processing and CUDA knowledge are preferred.

Design and implement ultra-high-performance packet processing software for AWS EC2's Nitro System, handling encryption, firewalls, routing, and billing across millions of hosts worldwide. Optimize data structures and low-level hardware tuning to achieve millions of packets per second on single CPU cores using C/C++.…See more Own end-to-end feature design, implementation, integration testing, and production deployment across the global EC2 fleet. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams on system architecture, CI/CD validation platforms, and monitoring/diagnostics services.

Lead Senior Software Development Engineer for AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, responsible for designing and optimizing ultra-high-performance kernel and embedded C systems processing millions of packets per second. You will mentor junior engineers, lead architecture decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and collaborate across teams to deliver SDN features for EC2 VPC instances.…See more The role requires deep expertise in C/C++, systems-level programming, low-level hardware optimization (including assembly and vectorization), and Linux kernel or embedded development. You must balance hands-on implementation with technical leadership, ensuring best practices and managing day-to-day development activities for a small team.

Lead senior systems engineer on the EC2 NX Platforms team, owning the packet processing pipeline that runs beneath every EC2 instance across 9M+ hosts globally. Design and implement ultra-high-performance networking software handling encryption, firewalls, routing, billing, and monitoring — targeting millions of packets per second on a single CPU core through highly optimized C/C++ code and low-level hardware tuning.…See more Mentor junior engineers, lead architecture decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and communicate technical designs with users and senior management. Ship production code with immediate, measurable impact across the entire EC2 fleet powering AWS Lambda and all external workloads.

Software Development Engineer role focused on designing and building scalable cloud-native solutions using microservices architectures in a distributed computing environment. The engineer will write clean, maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and leverage GenAI/AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity.…See more Responsibilities include building resilient systems, practicing CI/CD principles, participating in on-call duties, and demonstrating operational excellence through monitoring and troubleshooting production issues. The role requires experience with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and at least one general-purpose programming language (Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript).

Develop and optimize low-level embedded firmware in C++ for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety-critical applications. Port frameworks and applications to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages (BSPs), adapt Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and develop peripheral drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC.…See more Conduct unit and integration testing including fault injection and MISRA C compliance checks, diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and collaborate with hardware teams to validate firmware incorporating secure boot, watchdogs, and fault-tolerant designs. Requires 5+ years embedded systems development, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, and expertise in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance management (DVFS) for ARM-based systems. You will debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and lead a team of engineers.…See more The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, system architecture analysis, and hands-on experience with FPGA and QEMU-based pre-silicon development.

Design, implement, and integrate software for embedded Linux targets, including headless applications, drivers, and servers. Configure Linux kernels and board support packages, troubleshoot system-level issues across the embedded Linux stack, and perform feasibility studies and performance analysis.…See more Requires 4+ years of embedded Linux integration and embedded software development experience, proficiency in C++ and Python, 2+ years with Yocto Project, and experience with device drivers, cross-compilation, and kernel development.

Design, architect, and build real-time user interface applications for remotely piloting automated aircraft systems, ranging from embedded UIs on aviation-grade hardware to browser-based applications. You will own the full lifecycle of these applications, collaborating with software engineers, designers, systems engineers, and pilots to create safe, user-centered, and certifiable systems.…See more Requires 5+ years of C/C++ development and 5+ years building user-facing software for high-performance or mission-critical applications. Experience with DO-178C certification, browser technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), computer architecture, operating systems, and human-in-the-loop testing is preferred.

Specialist, Software Engineering role at L3Harris focused on designing, implementing, and integrating software components across embedded, application, and cloud environments for space and airborne defense systems. The engineer will work across the full software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and architecture through deployment and sustainment—using C++ for low-level embedded work, troubleshooting deployed operational systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on hardware/software interfaces.…See more Day-to-day responsibilities include developing software solutions using multiple programming languages and operating systems, conducting code reviews, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting mission-critical systems in the defense and aerospace sectors.

Staff Software Engineer at Abbott responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing software systems within cross-functional teams following established design control and engineering practices. You will serve as a technical lead, mentoring entry-level engineers, troubleshooting complex issues, and making significant architectural decisions that influence department delivery.…See more The role requires expert-level proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), relational databases, RESTful web services, and Agile development tools, with demonstrated ability to own quality and design decisions across large features and productions.

Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem firmware across protocol layers and drivers while meeting strict latency, memory, and power constraints. Pioneer AI-native development practices by integrating AI coding agents, LLM-based code review, and automated test synthesis into daily workflows to accelerate delivery and debugging.…See more Own end-to-end feature delivery from requirements through on-target bring-up, and debug complex multi-layer hardware issues using AI-assisted analysis. Requires deep expertise in modern C/C++, embedded systems (DSP/Arm architectures), RTOS internals, data structures, and hands-on target hardware debugging, combined with practical experience using AI coding assistants and agentic tools.

Lead the design and implementation of computer vision features and on-device prototyping using Snapdragon Vision API. Support engineering teams in building, integrating, and deploying CV APIs for commercial products across mobile, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and AR/VR platforms.…See more Develop technical documentation and sample materials showcasing CV capabilities to end-application developers. Requires 3–5 years of hands-on CV application development, strong understanding of CV algorithms and deep-learning pipelines, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python for rapid on-device prototyping.

Lead the design and development of embedded NPU software frameworks, runtime libraries, and system drivers for AI acceleration across Snapdragon SoCs. Architect optimizations for high-performance, low-power multimedia and machine learning workloads spanning mobile, automotive, compute, and XR platforms.…See more Work across the full software stack—from low-level drivers to high-level frameworks—collaborating with hardware and systems teams. Mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and own system-level integration across CPU/DSP/NPU subsystems.

Senior Sensors Software Engineer at Qualcomm designing and developing low-power embedded software for mobile sensors, IoT, wearables, and AR/VR applications. Responsibilities include architecting scalable real-time embedded systems, performing design and coding for large features, debugging, integration, and technical documentation.…See more Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded RTOS, and Linux/Android/Windows; familiarity with sensors technology, digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI is preferred.

Senior Software Engineer role on Google's Pixel GPU driver team, responsible for developing and maintaining kernel and user-space graphics driver stacks. Requires 5+ years of low-level systems programming in C++ or C, 3+ years of device driver development interfacing software with hardware, 3+ years with embedded operating systems, and 1+ year of GPU architecture experience.…See more The role involves developing new GPU features, optimizing performance, bringing silicon to production, debugging complex issues, and identifying future requirements for Pixel hardware.

Senior DevOps Build Engineer responsible for designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that compile, test, package, and publish software across defense and government contract programs. The role owns build automation, release engineering, artifact management, and container registries end-to-end, while integrating security and compliance checks directly into the build process.…See more Requires 8+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), strong scripting skills in Python and Bash, and proficiency with containerization, artifact management, and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). The engineer will partner with development, security, and compliance teams to deliver self-service tooling and standardize builds across unclassified and controlled unclassified environments.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Saronic Technologies develops and deploys autonomy software for autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) in maritime environments. The role involves debugging and optimizing autonomy algorithms, integrating sensors and control systems, analyzing real-world mission data, and working directly with operators to adapt technology to operational needs.…See more You will troubleshoot complex software, hardware, and networking issues during field deployments, traveling up to 50% to test systems in real-world maritime settings. Strong proficiency in C++, Rust, or Python is required, along with experience in robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, and networking protocols.