cpp jobs in San Diego

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software for medical and life-science products. You will contribute to firmware architecture, hardware/software interface definition, and participate in code reviews, testing, and design reviews while working with multidisciplinary teams.…See more The role requires strong embedded C/C++ proficiency, experience with formal software development processes, and hands-on debugging across real hardware systems. You'll also provide technical mentorship and help improve software engineering practices within Agile environments.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for integrating autonomous capabilities into emerging domain platforms (aircraft, maritime, spacecraft, robotics). Will design and validate autonomy software interfaces, conduct hardware/software debugging across embedded systems, support pre-deployment preparation and live flight/mission testing, and develop tools to improve integration velocity.…See more Requires 5+ years of experience with C++, Linux, embedded/real-time systems integration, and systems-level problem-solving; travel 10–20% annually to test sites and customer locations.

Research Scientist Graduate role focused on image/video coding and processing standards. The position requires a PhD and expects familiarity with Python and PyTorch for multimedia research and development.…See more This is an entry-level research position within ByteDance's Global Frontier Tech Recruitment Program, targeting recent PhD graduates in related fields.

Lead a small engineering team responsible for integrating autonomous flight control systems, payloads, and embedded hardware across complex autonomy stacks. Own interface contracts with C2 providers, drive standards compliance (UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT), and support live mission operations, test exercises, and customer demonstrations with hands-on debugging and field troubleshooting.…See more Require 7+ years of systems/autonomy experience plus 2+ years of direct people management; build and mentor engineers while driving continuous improvement in integration timelines and deployment reliability.

Qualcomm seeks a Principal Engineer with 18+ years of Linux kernel, KVM, or TEE development experience to lead the design and development of security, virtualization, confidential compute, and trusted execution environment features for next-generation RISC-V SoCs. The role requires hands-on technical leadership at the hardware–software intersection, driving upstream contributions to OpenSBI, KVM, and the Linux kernel, collaborating with hardware teams on silicon and emulation bring-up, and guiding compliance test integration.…See more Strong expertise in virtualization, confidential compute, TEEs, and debugging tools (ftrace, perf, kgdb, crash) is essential; RISC-V architecture exposure and proven open-source community contributions are highly valued.

Senior engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and debugging high-performance wireless modem software for 5G and IoT platforms. Will analyze system performance and drive end-to-end optimization across modem, RF, and application layers.…See more Requires strong expertise in software development and silicon design for wireless technologies, with experience in system performance analysis and optimization.

Staff Engineer responsible for designing and building scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD infrastructure for machine-learning systems at scale. The role requires expertise validating ML quality across the full lifecycle (data, training, evaluation, packaging, deployment, monitoring), GPU-accelerated workloads in Kubernetes, and integrated hardware-software systems.…See more You will develop automated evaluation suites, performance baselines, release thresholds, and observability solutions while mentoring teams on ML testing best practices and dependency/reproducibility standards.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Engineer to design, develop, and integrate safety-critical Run-Time Assurance (RTA) software for autonomous aircraft and platforms. The role focuses on C++ development of real-time safety capabilities, hardware-in-the-loop integration, and flight-test support for the X-BAT collaborative combat aircraft.…See more Responsibilities include adapting reusable safety components into production systems, implementing real-time code at autonomy/flight-control boundaries, and strengthening engineering evidence through CI, static analysis, and rigorous testing. Requires 5+ years of embedded/autonomy/aerospace software experience, strong modern C++ and Linux skills, and familiarity with safety-critical development practices.

Staff Engineer responsible for designing and implementing scalable test automation frameworks and infrastructure for machine learning systems across multiple engineering teams. The role requires expertise in validating ML pipelines across data, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring; testing GPU-accelerated workloads in Kubernetes; qualifying integrated hardware and software systems; and developing comprehensive integration and regression strategies.…See more Deep experience with Python automation, distributed systems testing, performance profiling, and observability is essential, along with strong system-design skills for complex, multi-tenant environments.

Shield AI seeks a Senior Engineer to design, develop, and integrate safety-critical Run-Time Assurance (RTA) software for autonomous aircraft and platforms. You will develop real-time C++ code, integrate reusable safety capabilities into production systems, conduct hardware-in-the-loop testing, and support flight-test campaigns for the X-BAT collaborative combat aircraft.…See more The role requires 5+ years of embedded/autonomy software experience, strong C++ and modern development practices, and the ability to build high-assurance, real-time systems that operate at the boundary between mission autonomy, middleware, and flight-control interfaces.

Senior Graphics Programmer responsible for developing and optimizing real-time rendering systems for MLB The Show on iOS and Android. You will write and optimize the mobile rendering engine, debug graphics and performance issues, implement visual features, and ensure full utilization of platform-specific capabilities across Apple and Android ecosystems.…See more The role demands expertise in low-level graphics APIs (Metal, Vulkan), GPU shader programming, performance profiling, and the ability to ship high-quality graphics on constrained mobile hardware across a wide range of devices.

Lead the security architecture for satellite onboard systems, designing secure boot chains, attestation mechanisms, and trust boundaries across hardware, firmware, and payload compute. You will conduct threat modeling, implement Hardware Root of Trust solutions (TPM, secure elements, eFuse), manage firmware signing processes, and develop incident response procedures for onboard system compromise.…See more The role requires close collaboration with hardware and firmware teams to embed security best practices throughout the platform development lifecycle, plus mentoring and recruiting for the security organization.

Staff engineer responsible for designing and developing CPU software architecture for Qualcomm's custom processors across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. Will work on ARMv9 architecture features, participate in hardware-software co-design, system optimization, and firmware development.…See more The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills, deep understanding of ARM CPU architecture (ARMv8/v9), and experience with embedded systems, Linux/RTOS development, and performance optimization for ARM-based SoCs.

As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer focused on model optimization, you will create and implement ML techniques, frameworks, and tools enabling efficient discovery and deployment of state-of-the-art ML solutions across mobile, edge, auto, and IoT products. You will model, architect, and develop advanced ML hardware co-designed with software, develop optimized inference/training software and compiler tools, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on joint hardware-software design.…See more The role requires 4+ years of hardware/software/systems engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), deep expertise in ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Caffe), embedded systems optimization, and programming languages like Python or C++. You will work independently with minimal supervision, provide technical guidance to team members, and influence key organizational decisions through consultation with senior leadership.

As a Staff Engineer on the Safety-Critical Software Team, you will architect and develop Run-Time Assurance (RTA) modules that monitor autonomous flight systems for safety compliance, integrating with low-assurance mission autonomy and high-assurance middleware. You will drive safety-critical C++ software development, mentor engineers on assurance practices, and generate certification artifacts (DO-178C, MIL-HDBK-516 compliance).…See more This role requires 10+ years of experience (or equivalent with advanced degrees), deep expertise in C++ architecture, real-time systems, and hands-on integration with physical autonomous platforms.

This R&D internship focuses on designing and implementing automated QA and regression testing frameworks for complex engineering software. The intern will develop test automation solutions integrated with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, create functional and integration test suites, analyze results, and collaborate with development teams to improve product quality and development efficiency.…See more Required skills include proficiency in modern languages (C#, Python, Java, or C++), understanding of software testing concepts, Git version control, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Design, develop, and deliver software capabilities across the full delivery pipeline—from design through automated testing to production deployment—for secure, mission-critical DoD systems. Code in Python, Java, C#, Go, or C++; implement modern architectural patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven, Serverless); and apply DevSecOps principles with automated security testing (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanners) as CI/CD quality gates.…See more Requires 5+ years of Agile software development, 2+ years of DevSecOps in regulated government/DoD environments, and 2+ years working with resilient architectures in DDIL and afloat/ashore PaaS environments including Cross-Domain Solutions integration.

Design and implement embedded C/C++ firmware for hardware-encrypted storage solutions, with a focus on cryptographic features, FIPS certification support, and secure device behavior. You will collaborate with hardware engineering and external partners to debug HW/SW integration issues, develop verification/validation test plans, and drive products through qualification and release.…See more The role requires strong embedded systems fundamentals, cryptography knowledge, and the ability to produce technical documentation and participate in design/code reviews.

Design, develop, and deliver software capabilities across the full delivery pipeline—from design through automated testing to production deployment—for secure, mission-critical DoD systems. Code in Python, Java, C#, Go, or C++, implement modern architectural patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven, Serverless), and manage Git-based workflows.…See more Participate in end-to-end delivery using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) to Kubernetes, cloud, or virtualized environments. Apply DevSecOps principles, configuring automated security testing tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanners) as CI/CD quality gates in regulated government/DoD environments, and maintain resilient architectures for DDIL and PaaS platforms with Cross-Domain Solutions integration.

Senior Software Engineer on Raytheon's Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) team, designing and developing real-time C++ radar software in a DevSecOps environment. Responsibilities include collaborating with Scrum teams on tactical radar systems, executing software integration testing using Jenkins and Linux tools, developing automation scripts in Python/Bash/Perl, and contributing to architectural decisions.…See more Requires minimum 5 years of software engineering experience, proficiency in C++ and Object-Oriented Design, and hands-on Linux development with DevSecOps tooling.

Software Engineer II on Raytheon's Radar Digital Product Line (RDPL) team will design, develop, and troubleshoot tactical radar software in a DevSecOps environment using C++ for real-time applications. Responsibilities include software integration testing via Jenkins and Linux tools, automation scripting in Python/Bash/Perl, and contributing to architectural decisions.…See more Requires 2+ years of relevant experience, proficiency in C++, Object-Oriented Design, Linux development, and DevSecOps tools; Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.

Software Engineer II on Raytheon's Radar Digital Product Line team will design, develop, and maintain robust C++ software for real-time tactical radar applications in a DevSecOps environment. Responsibilities include software integration testing with Jenkins and Linux tools, root-cause analysis, and scripting in Python, Bash, or Perl to automate testing and system integration.…See more The role requires proficiency in C++, Object-Oriented Design, Linux development environments, and DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Jira, Git), with an active Secret-level security clearance.

Staff Software Engineer responsible for GPU driver development on Google Pixel devices, including kernel and user-space graphics driver stacks. Requires 8+ years of low-level systems programming (C++/C), 5+ years of device driver development, and 3+ years of technical leadership experience.…See more Role involves developing new GPU features, performance optimization, silicon bring-up, and providing technical direction to distributed teams across Android, Pixel, and Silicon organizations.

Design and develop performance modeling platforms and tools for Qualcomm's AI/ML hardware accelerators targeting cloud data server applications. Analyze and optimize LLM and AI workloads on SoC architectures, working across hardware architecture, DDR memory controllers, NoC design, and compiler frameworks.…See more Collaborate with multi-disciplinary hardware and systems engineers to find optimal architecture tradeoffs and improve performance and power efficiency. Apply deep expertise in AI workloads, ML frameworks, computer architecture, and RTL design/verification to build systems that validate LLMs and complex ML networks.

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.…See more 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.