cpp jobs in San Diego

Join an innovative summer internship program where you'll work in teams on real-world technical challenges for government and commercial clients. You'll apply programming skills (Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, etc.) and experience with machine learning, data mining, or graph algorithms to develop software solutions, produce technical documentation, and present findings to senior leadership.…See more The program simulates a startup accelerator environment with mentorship, collaboration, and a final competition-style presentation.

Saronic Technologies seeks experienced Systems Software Engineers to develop software for autonomous maritime systems, working across the full stack from low-level hardware interfaces and embedded systems to backend services and infrastructure. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience with cyber-physical systems, sensor/actuator integration, distributed services, and mission-critical reliability.…See more Candidates should have 5+ years of professional experience with C++, Python, Rust, or Go, Linux proficiency, and a track record building systems that interact with real-world hardware in robotics, autonomy, aerospace, or similar domains.

Senior Systems Test Software Engineer at an autonomous maritime company responsible for designing and maintaining test infrastructure for autonomous surface vessels. You will work hands-on across the engineering team to develop comprehensive test strategies, implement hardware-in-the-loop rigs, simulation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.…See more Strong systems intuition and deep experience with test automation, verification & validation, and production reliability are essential; you'll own the test architecture while documenting systems so other engineers can extend them independently.

Design and develop compiler features, optimizations, and toolsets for Qualcomm hardware in open source projects including GCC, LLVM, and glibc. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to enable efficient code generation, improve performance, and enhance programmer usability across applications including machine learning on edge devices.…See more Identify optimization opportunities through benchmarking, code analysis, and user interaction, and contribute compiler and system software improvements to open source communities.

Senior Software Engineer role on Google's Pixel GPU driver team, responsible for developing and maintaining kernel and user-space graphics driver stacks. The position requires 5+ years of low-level systems programming in C/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 Candidates will develop new GPU features, optimize performance, bring up silicon, debug complex issues, and identify requirements for both software and hardware in Pixel products.

Senior Firmware Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing low-level embedded C++ software for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads. The role involves porting frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, creating BSPs and HALs, designing peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless protocols), and conducting safety-critical testing including MISRA C compliance.…See more Requires 5+ years of embedded systems experience, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, Python/Bash scripting, and ability to diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems.

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Software Engineer to support development of Strategic Operating Units in their Aeronautics Systems sector. The role involves software design, development, test, and integration across flight, mission, lab, and tools software using multiple programming languages (C, C++, Python, PowerShell, Bash) and real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux).…See more Responsibilities include contributing to safety-critical embedded real-time software development, supporting all phases of the software development life cycle, and applying DevOps expertise including CI/CD, change management, and code analysis tools. An active Secret clearance is required to start.

Engineer Software Quality at Northrop Grumman will collaborate with program and engineering management to establish and monitor quality standards, witness software qualification and system acceptance tests, and ensure compliance with contractual and AS9100D requirements. The role involves assessing supplier capability, performing process evaluation audits, reviewing engineering artifacts for consistency, and tracking software anomalies to closure.…See more Responsibilities include metrics collection and reporting, traceability assessment from source code to system requirements, and corrective action oversight. The candidate must hold or obtain a DoD Secret clearance and demonstrate knowledge of Agile processes, C#/C++, Python, process monitoring, and software code review.

Design and architect AI/ML platforms optimized for Qualcomm's hardware (GPU/NPU) and software stack, with focus on end-to-end performance analysis, algorithm tuning, and system bottleneck reduction. Analyze ML workloads across Computer Vision, Audio, Generative AI, and Agentic AI domains; correlate device performance against pre-silicon predictions; and develop reference implementations and tools for third-party developers.…See more Requires 15+ years in high-performance computing systems engineering or software with 5+ years in AI system optimization, strong expertise in AI frameworks and performance profiling, and ability to lead cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts.

Senior Staff engineer responsible for automotive software testing, focusing on functional safety and AI infrastructure for Snapdragon Digital Chassis platforms (telematics, digital cockpit, ADAS, autonomy). Will design and execute manual and automated test plans across embedded systems, multimedia, computer vision, and AI/neural network components using HIL/SIL methodologies.…See more Requires 6+ years of systems test engineering with deep expertise in test automation (C/C++, Python), Linux/QNX/Android kernels, and preferably automotive domain experience with AUTOSAR fundamentals.

Senior Staff Engineer role focused on developing next-generation automotive telematics platform software at Qualcomm. Responsibilities include architecting platform security (mandatory access control, verified boot, disk encryption), leading boot-time and memory optimization efforts, designing fusion configurations integrating application processors with cellular modems, planning kernel and Yocto upgrade roadmaps, and ensuring automotive software compliance.…See more The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in embedded Linux, kernel development, bootloaders, Yocto build systems, automotive cybersecurity standards, and cross-team technical leadership.

As a Multimedia Engineering Intern at Qualcomm, you will work on system-level architecture, analysis, and optimization of multimedia technologies including camera, video encoding/decoding, audio, speech, GPU, and computer vision across Snapdragon devices. The role focuses on HW/SW co-design and power/performance optimization for billions of devices globally.…See more You'll contribute to projects in graphics, computer vision, imaging, speech/audio, video processing, or software tools, depending on your background and interests. The internship requires 11–14 weeks availability (May–September 2027) and a strong foundation in C/C++, Python, and domain-specific knowledge (signal processing, deep learning, or GPU/graphics experience preferred).

As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for next-generation ARM-based data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to upstream open-source projects.…See more The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, and experience with debugging tools like JTAG and development on FPGA/QEMU platforms.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Qualcomm's Data Center Business Unit designing and developing firmware and software solutions for cloud edge and data center ML workloads on high-performance silicon. The role requires deep expertise in embedded software (BSP, device drivers, RTOS, secure boot, TrustZone) and low-level C programming, with hands-on experience in board bring-up, debug tools (JTAG/SWD), and SoC architecture.…See more The candidate will work on critical technologies including ML acceleration, memory management, virtualization, and DMA-based data movement, collaborating across internal and cross-functional teams.

Qualcomm Research seeks an embedded software engineer to design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced wireless protocols and algorithms targeting 6G research platforms. The role involves working across the full development lifecycle on general-purpose compute servers, optimizing for performance and real-time constraints, collaborating with system architects and RF/baseband engineers.…See more You'll debug using standard embedded tools, create technical documentation, and contribute to subsystem integration and testing in a fast-paced research environment.

Senior Software Engineer who will drive Linux innovation for Qualcomm's next-generation server-class CPUs by building and optimizing Linux distribution support, infrastructure, and CI/CD automation. Responsibilities include bringing up Linux kernel and userspace on new server-class hardware, implementing build and packaging workflows, debugging platform issues, and supporting upstream readiness for major Linux distributions.…See more The role requires proficiency in C, C++, Python, and Bash, with deep experience in enterprise Linux distributions (RHEL, Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian), packaging systems (RPM, Debian), and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins). The engineer will collaborate across hardware, firmware, and open-source communities while working with moderate autonomy under supervision.

As a Qualcomm Software Engineering Intern, you'll develop and maintain software for wireless devices alongside world-class engineers. You'll apply your computer science or engineering degree to the full software development life cycle, working on Qualcomm's diverse software technologies.…See more The role requires 1+ years of programming experience in C, C++, or Python, with preferred skills in object-oriented design, distributed systems, networking protocols, and multi-threaded/multi-core programming. You must be available for 11–14 weeks during Summer 2027 and have an expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.

Embedded software engineer role focused on mobile chipset development within Qualcomm's Core Platform group. Responsibilities include designing and implementing build system software, integrating drivers and peripheral software, debugging system-level issues, and collaborating with hardware and systems engineering teams to meet power and performance targets.…See more Required skills include embedded C/C++/assembly development, real-time operating systems, device drivers, build systems (SCons), JTAG debugging, and scripting languages.

Design, develop, and test display drivers and software components for Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, focusing on acceleration of video, camera, and GPU processing through the Display Processing Unit (DPU). Work with embedded software techniques including memory management, DMA acceleration, interrupt handlers, multi-threading, and API design to deliver drivers for Android, Windows, Zephyr, and Linux.…See more Write production code primarily in C/C++ with scripting in Python, collaborating across global teams on next-generation consumer devices.

Mid- to senior-level C++ Software Engineer role focused on developing high-assurance cryptographic systems and secure communications software. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining C++ system services and APIs, developing Qt-based user interfaces, building secure communications interfaces, and participating in architecture and code reviews.…See more The ideal candidate has 3–10+ years of professional C++ development experience, strong Linux/Unix proficiency, networking fundamentals knowledge, and familiarity with cryptographic concepts or secure communications.

Qualcomm Research seeks a senior firmware engineer to design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced wireless platforms targeting 6G research prototypes. You will optimize real-time embedded systems across full development lifecycles, collaborate with baseband/RF/hardware teams, and work on signal processing algorithms, device drivers, and hardware platform bring-up.…See more The role requires proficiency in C/C++, multi-threading, OS fundamentals, and experience with wireless communication systems (5G NR, 802.11), GPUs, DSPs, and complex system debugging.

Join Booz Allen's competitive Summer Games internship program as a software developer, working in teams to solve complex, real-world problems for government and commercial customers. You'll apply programming skills (Java, JavaScript, C, C++, Python, etc.) and experience with machine learning, data mining, or algorithms to develop breakthrough solutions, produce technical documentation, and present your work to senior leadership.…See more The program simulates a startup accelerator environment with mentorship, collaboration, and culminates in a Challenge Cup competition.

Lead firmware development and support for the Electrical Engineering group, becoming the firmware owner. Develop bare metal C/C++ firmware for STM32H7 microcontrollers from board bring-up through peripheral drivers, while also maintaining a PC-based C++ GUI supporting Ethernet, CAN, and serial interfaces.…See more Act as technical bridge between sales, customers, and engineering, providing pre/post-sales support and customer training. Support both legacy product maintenance and new electronic board development, with strong emphasis on documentation, code quality, and knowledge transfer.

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the full lifecycle of Compute, Camera, and Radio product development—from requirements and system architecture through integration, verification, and testing. The role requires 8+ years of experience managing cross-functional engineering teams, developing system requirements and verification matrices, designing top-level architectures, and communicating allocations to design engineers.…See more Candidates must have deep expertise in embedded systems, flight and ground software, real-time operating systems, embedded processors, and interface protocols such as SpaceWire, CameraLink, and CAN, with fluency in C, C++, and Python.

Lead the Firestorm OS team—a Linux-based common software platform across modular autonomous aircraft. You will own technical direction, platform architecture, and execution while coordinating across autonomy, avionics, electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.…See more Responsibilities include defining system boundaries and interfaces, building reusable Linux services and SDKs, driving integration of new hardware and payloads, and establishing engineering practices for testing, debugging, and release. You must have 8+ years shipping embedded/Linux software, 3+ years leading engineering teams, deep C/C++ and Linux fundamentals, and experience designing platforms and APIs used across multiple products.