cpp jobs in San Diego

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for 5G-Advanced and early 6G protocol stacks on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset. Work across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers to implement 3GPP-compliant features, develop real-time scheduling and resource management algorithms, and use custom scripting to dynamically reconfigure modems based on network conditions and AI-driven signals.…See more Requires strong C/C++ embedded systems expertise, real-time OS experience (RTOS), wireless communication principles, and the ability to debug complex field issues and optimize performance in latency-critical environments.

Senior embedded software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and integrating embedded C/C++ software for next-generation intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) medical devices. The role requires 7+ years of embedded systems experience, strong hardware/software integration skills, expertise with microcontrollers, DSP, FPGA, and data acquisition systems.…See more Responsibilities include ultrasound signal processing, FPGA-to-console interfaces, diagnostics/test software development, and cross-functional collaboration with FPGA, electronics, systems, and manufacturing teams.

Full-time software engineer to design, develop, and test AI-assisted web-based applications that integrate with custom embedded systems. The role requires proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, C/C++, Rust, C#), Linux systems, web-based UI development, and network software engineering (TLS/HTTPS).…See more Responsibilities include writing requirements and specifications, executing tests, and interfacing with customers on requirements and design reviews. Must be U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

As a Software Engineer on Qualcomm's Automotive Experience Platform team, you will design, develop, and validate embedded software and applications that demonstrate future automotive technologies at trade shows and customer demonstrations. You'll work across Android, Linux, Windows, and QNX platforms, contributing to rapid prototyping, debugging, integration, and demo readiness.…See more The role requires strong programming fundamentals in C/C++, Java, Kotlin, or Python, familiarity with embedded software debugging tools, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced concept-showcase environment. You will support the full software development lifecycle—from design and coding through unit testing, issue resolution, and technical documentation.

Senior systems software engineer focused on power optimization for Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans hardware-software integration across firmware, Linux kernel, and Android, requiring expertise in low-power design, DVFS, scheduler optimization, and post-silicon power debugging.…See more Responsibilities include prototyping power features from pre-silicon through productization, executing power KPI optimization across real workloads, and building power telemetry and analysis infrastructure. Strong foundation in computer architecture, embedded systems, and OS fundamentals required; hands-on firmware and Linux kernel development experience essential.

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and real-time embedded software for 5G/6G protocol stacks (L1/L2/L3) on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset, implementing 3GPP-compliant features and real-time scheduling algorithms. Work across protocol layers to develop adaptive algorithms that respond to network conditions and AI-driven optimization signals, and architect frameworks enabling OEM and operator partners to deliver differentiated wireless experiences.…See more Debug complex field issues using protocol logs and trace tools, write and maintain unit and integration tests, and collaborate with systems, architecture, and hardware teams on modem bring-up and performance optimization. Requires strong C/C++ foundation, deep wireless communication principles knowledge, embedded systems expertise, and familiarity with real-time operating systems.

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms. Primary duties include early hardware bring-up and debug of new boards and chipsets, implementing test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing, and collaborating across hardware, silicon, and systems teams to resolve integration issues.…See more Requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with C/C++ and expertise in embedded systems, device drivers, and firmware development. The role involves analyzing failures using lab instrumentation, supporting multiple platform variants, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to code reviews and documentation.

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.…See more 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.

Senior Software Engineer role focused on designing and developing Linux/Android telephony software for cellular technologies (4G LTE, 5G), including VoLTE, Video Telephony, VoWifi, and MSIM features. Responsibilities include debugging complex multi-module Android issues from UI through radio interface layer, implementing test tools, and contributing to AOSP.…See more The role requires 2+ years of C++/Java/Kotlin development experience, Android software development, embedded mobile development, and Linux environment proficiency, with telephony domain experience preferred.

Sr. Staff Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms.…See more Performs hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation across boards and chipsets, analyzing failures using lab instrumentation and resolving hardware/software integration issues. Implements test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing, collaborates with hardware and silicon teams, and mentors junior engineers on embedded software best practices and debugging techniques.

Principal Software Engineer role on Qualcomm's Cloud AI team focused on LLM serving and inference acceleration. The engineer will design, optimize, and deploy high-performance software across the product lifecycle, from R&D through commercial deployment, with expertise in serving frameworks (vLLM), PyTorch, neural network optimization, and multi-core/SoC architecture performance modeling.…See more Strong C++/Python development skills, deep LLM/multi-modal model understanding, and experience with machine learning accelerators are required; experience with compiler technology, performance analysis, and commercial software delivery at scale is essential.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for Link-16 and Tactical Datalink systems in a defense environment. Requires proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented programming, with hands-on experience developing and debugging multi-threaded embedded applications, integrating firmware, and working with software-defined radios and tactical communications hardware.…See more Work in an Agile environment alongside systems engineering, hardware, and integration teams, analyzing system capabilities and resolving complex real-time and controls issues.

As a Sr. Staff CPU Software Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and execute automated software/firmware test suites to verify quality and compliance of Qualcomm CPU products at functional, integration, and system levels.…See more You'll create comprehensive test plans with requirements traceability and coverage analysis, perform manual testing of customer installations across mobile, compute, and automotive environments, and assist in establishing CI/CD and release engineering processes. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience, 3+ years with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, and ideally 8+ years of software/firmware validation expertise with hands-on server platform testing.

Qualcomm is hiring a Principal Software Architect to design and implement Reliability, Availability, Serviceability (RAS) and manageability solutions for high-performance data center compute platforms based on Snapdragon/Oryon CPUs. The role requires deep expertise in ARM architecture, Linux kernels, RAS principles, and system manageability, with responsibility for architecting a robust software stack across firmware, HLOS, and BIOS layers.…See more You will provide technical leadership across cross-functional hardware and software teams, engage with ARM and OCP communities, and ensure seamless integration of RAS and manageability features. This position demands 8+ years of software engineering experience (or 7+ with a Master's, 6+ with a PhD) and 4+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer to drive AI/ML-based automation across Qualcomm's Automotive SoC Cybersecurity and Safety engineering. The role focuses on building intelligent, scalable solutions using LLMs, GenAI, and agentic AI systems to streamline cybersecurity workflows, functional safety processes, and silicon verification.…See more Responsibilities include designing end-to-end ML pipelines, developing document-understanding and review-automation systems, and applying AI to security analysis and compliance monitoring across the product development lifecycle. Required: strong ML/AI background, Python or C++ proficiency, production ML experience; preferred: knowledge of automotive standards (ISO/SAE 21434, ISO 26262), hardware security, or RTL/verification workflows.

Qualcomm seeks an embedded software engineer to design, develop, and validate real-time sensors software for mobile and IoT devices. You will architect scalable, high-performance systems integrating sensors, audio, location, camera, and connectivity technologies, working cross-functionally with hardware and systems teams.…See more The role requires proficiency in C/C++, embedded RTOS, Linux/Android, and software debugging tools, with potential contributions in digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI. You will manage complex projects independently, optimize performance, and produce technical documentation while ensuring architectural decisions align with business and technical requirements.

Develop high-performance embedded software for custom system-on-chip hardware, working across DSP, ARM, and RISC-V microarchitectures in multi-core environments ranging from bare metal to Linux. Write low-level C code to interface with hardware components, validate performance under nominal and stress conditions, and build test plans and software requirements specifications using test-driven development methodologies.…See more Requires 4+ years of C/C++ embedded systems experience, strong understanding of hardware-software interaction and computer architecture, proficiency with version control and CI/CD tools, and active Secret-level security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

An embedded systems software engineer role designing, implementing, and optimizing C applications for real-time signal processing on custom SoCs. The engineer will port signal processing algorithms from MATLAB/Python/C++ to optimized C code, develop Hardware-in-the-loop tests, and work across multi-disciplinary teams of software engineers, systems engineers, hardware designers, and signal processing experts.…See more Requires 8+ years of C/C++ embedded systems development, strong signal processing fundamentals, and hands-on Linux development experience.

Software Engineer I will design, develop, and integrate maintainable software applications, data pipelines, and user interfaces using Python, with direct customer interaction to understand mission needs and translate operational objectives into technical requirements. Responsibilities include building REST APIs, web and desktop UIs, hardware integration, test automation, and supporting laboratory and field testing of prototype systems.…See more The role requires proficiency in Python, Git/GitHub, Linux command-line tools, REST API design, and experience with multi-component software integration and debugging.

Software Engineer at Leidos' Undersea Systems Division developing and testing uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) for Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific. Responsibilities include UUV operations software, sensor integration and control, behavior optimization, and platform-independent data processing tools.…See more Requires strong systems programming in Linux, Python, and C/C++; practical TCP networking and socket-level data transport; ROS2, CAN bus, UDP, and telemetry analysis experience. Role includes hands-on hardware/software bring-up, benchtop troubleshooting, sea-based testing, and occasional travel.

Staff-level software test engineer with 10+ years of experience testing connected medical devices, particularly diabetes-management products. The role requires hands-on expertise in mobile application testing (iOS/Android), test automation using Appium, and system/integration testing across mobile, firmware, and cloud components.…See more The engineer will independently develop test cases, execute manual and automated testing, troubleshoot defects, and collaborate with mobile, firmware, and server teams in a regulated medical device environment.

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications under supervision, working with C/C++, Python, or PERL. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, implementing features, conducting unit testing and debugging, participating in code reviews, and writing technical documentation.…See more Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and proficiency with Windows debugging and API debugging tools.

Senior Software Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining ServiceNow's server-side JavaScript engine and runtime systems. Responsible for optimizing execution engines, memory management, and performance at the systems level while owning code from design through production delivery.…See more Requires deep expertise in compiler and runtime systems, distributed systems, and backend programming, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and architect scalable, modular solutions for the platform.

Senior Software Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining ServiceNow's server-side JavaScript engine and runtime systems. Responsibilities include owning code across the full lifecycle from design through production delivery, optimizing execution engines and memory management, and architecting modular systems for scalability.…See more Requires 3+ years of experience with Java or equivalent OO languages, deep knowledge of language internals and backend systems programming, and expertise in data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and performance optimization at scale.

Develop FPGA-based solutions using hybrid C/C++ and HDL architectures, designing component interfaces to analog/digital converters and microcontrollers. Build robust data acquisition and analysis systems for health monitoring, perform integration and verification testing, and collaborate across firmware, hardware, and software teams.…See more Requires 2+ years of FPGA/embedded development experience, proficiency in C/C++, Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, and device communication protocols (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Serial). This role requires access to export-controlled information and U.S. person status.