dsp jobs in San Diego

Senior Wireless Software Engineer role focused on embedded systems and real-time firmware development for DSP and Arm architectures. Requires deep expertise in modern C/C++, operating systems internals (RTOS), data structures, and embedded debugging techniques.…See more The role uniquely emphasizes AI-native engineering practices, including using AI coding assistants and agentic tools to augment the development workflow, managing AI-assisted code generation and test synthesis, and critically evaluating AI output for safety and correctness in real-time constraints.

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and architecture teams to build system-level software solutions.…See more Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, and knowledge of embedded processors, development tools, and operating systems like FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, or Android.

Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem firmware across protocol layers and drivers while meeting strict latency, memory, and power constraints. You will own end-to-end feature delivery from requirements through on-target bring-up, apply rigorous data-structure and algorithm design, and pioneer AI-native development practices by integrating AI coding agents, LLM-based code review, and automated test synthesis into daily workflows.…See more Debug complex multi-layer issues on target hardware using JTAG, logic analyzers, and AI-assisted log/crash analysis. Mentor peers on embedded fundamentals and AI-native engineering techniques while contributing to design reviews and engineering standards.

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. You will work on embedded processors, board support, peripheral control, and operating systems (FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, Android), with a focus on GNSS receivers and location-based systems using 3GPP protocols.…See more Requires 5+ years of embedded software development experience in C/C++, understanding of processor architecture and embedded debugging tools, and hands-on collaboration with systems, hardware, and test engineers.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and testing real-time embedded software modules for 5G NR chipsets. Requires 5+ years of embedded C/C++ development on RTOS platforms, with strong DSP and digital signal processing fundamentals (FFT/IFFT, filter design).…See more Must coordinate with test teams, document systems, and work collaboratively to deliver production-quality wireless communications software.

Compiler Software Engineer responsible for designing and enhancing compiler toolchains and development tools for Qualcomm's mobile and compute products across gaming, image processing, AR/VR, and machine learning domains. The role involves working with processor architectures (DSP, CPU, NSP), optimizing code compilation, building simulators and debuggers, and applying mathematical techniques for performance and power efficiency.…See more Will assist in developing industry-standard tools using frameworks like LLVM, GCC, MLIR, and TVM, and work on intermediate representation and program optimization. Works under supervision on compiler infrastructure and programming tools to support software developers.

Sr. Staff DSP Software Integration Engineer at Qualcomm responsible for driving integration, validation, and commercialization of embedded DSP and NPU software across platforms.…See more The role requires debugging complex software and system issues in real-time embedded environments, developing continuous integration and automated testing processes, and collaborating across hardware, firmware, systems, and architecture teams. Required experience includes 6+ years of software engineering, 3+ years programming in C, C++, Python, or Java, embedded systems development, and source control/Git workflows. Preferred experience spans DSP, NPU, AI/ML, RTOS, SoC architectures, and large-scale software integration efforts.

Design and develop machine learning models for computer vision domains including optical flow, depth estimation, visual tracking, SLAM, and 3D reconstruction on Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms. Own end-to-end algorithm implementation from research through production deployment, including training pipeline development, dataset creation, model optimization, and on-device performance tuning.…See more Lead technical direction across projects, influence system-level architecture, and partner with hardware engineers on silicon design. Requires 6+ years of software/hardware/systems engineering experience (or equivalent with Master's/PhD) and demonstrated expertise in on-device ML deployment, neural network optimization, and computer vision algorithm development.

Lead embedded software and firmware development for Amazon's satellite RF systems, designing and implementing ASIC firmware, command systems, telemetry processing, and autonomous capabilities. Write robust software in Linux and RTOS environments, build hardware interfaces using protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet, and drive security architecture through threat modeling and secure coding practices.…See more Collaborate with hardware design teams to bring custom silicon from concept through secure bring-up and integration, optimizing for space-grade reliability and production testing.

As a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer, you will lead the design, optimization, verification, and testing of advanced electronic systems including digital, analog, RF, optical circuits, FPGAs, and DSP systems. You will conduct complex simulations and analyses, collaborate across cross-functional teams, and drive manufacturing innovation for cutting-edge semiconductor products.…See more The role requires 6+ years of hardware engineering experience (or 5+ with a master's degree, or 4+ with a PhD), with preferred expertise in circuit/logic design, schematic capture tools, measurement instruments, and technical leadership.

Director of Engineering leading Qualcomm's automotive platform software strategy and execution for OEM customers. Acts as chief technical counterpart for ADAS programs, managing end-to-end software engineering projects from RFI/RFQ through SOP while coordinating internal cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security).…See more Requires 8+ years software engineering experience with 4+ years hands-on programming (C, C++, Java, Python) and proven background in automotive systems architecture, embedded stacks (QNX/Linux/Android), and safety frameworks (ISO 26262, ASPICE).

Principal System Architect role responsible for defining mobile SoC and chipset product architecture, managing trade-offs across CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI engines, memory subsystems, power delivery, and interconnects. Will collaborate cross-functionally with core IP, hardware design, software, and product teams to align roadmaps, set priorities, and communicate architectural decisions to technical and executive stakeholders.…See more Requires 8+ years of semiconductor product development experience, 5+ years in technical leadership, and comfort with large data sets and strategic problem-solving from undefined requirements.

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.

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.

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.

Lead end-to-end robotics system architecture spanning hardware, firmware, OS, middleware, AI runtimes, and cloud integration at the principal/director level. Define architectural principles for real-time behavior, performance, safety, determinism, and scalability across heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU/MCU), and guide decisions across perception, localization, navigation, planning, manipulation, and control stacks.…See more Architect multi-sensor systems with precise timing/synchronization (PTP/IEEE 1588), sensor fusion pipelines, and ROS 2/DDS-based middleware. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, hiring standards, and influence multi-year platform strategy.

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.

Design, implement, and verify machine learning software for embedded ARM processors, DSPs, and GPUs in mobile, edge, automotive, and IoT products. Optimize ML kernels, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and compilers to leverage specific hardware capabilities; develop in C++, C, or Python with focus on performance tuning and integration testing.…See more Collaborate with hardware teams on joint design/development, coordinate dependencies across teams, and contribute to design reviews and project meetings.

Design and develop embedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors in Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC portfolio, optimizing for AI inference, computer vision, and multimedia workloads. Build high-performance drivers, runtime libraries, and multi-processor frameworks that unlock DSP and AI hardware acceleration.…See more Profile and optimize system performance at the microarchitecture level to achieve low latency and low power on resource-constrained platforms. Collaborate with hardware, tools, and firmware teams to evaluate design trade-offs and support commercialization with OEM partners.

Senior embedded DSP software engineer role developing platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors in Snapdragon SoCs. Responsibilities include designing multi-processor multimedia and AI frameworks, developing high-performance drivers and runtime libraries, profiling and optimizing system performance for DSP acceleration, and collaborating with hardware and firmware teams on design trade-offs.…See more Requires strong C/C++ programming, real-time operating systems, driver development, and computer architecture expertise, with experience optimizing software on resource-constrained platforms.

Design and develop camera firmware and image-processing software for Qualcomm IoT devices, including ISP drivers, 3A algorithms, and image-quality systems. Architect embedded camera subsystems optimized for power and performance, leveraging ARM, DSP, GPU, and ML accelerators.…See more Lead full software lifecycle from concept through commercialization on Linux and Android platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready imaging solutions.

Own end-to-end feature development for Voice AI on Windows, including wake-on-voice, ASR, translation, transcription, and TTS. Design and implement Windows audio driver stack solutions (UMDF/KMDF) that leverage Qualcomm SoC CPU/DSP/NPU capabilities while meeting strict latency and power targets.…See more Debug complex multi-threaded, multi-processor issues across hardware/software boundaries and optimize for low-power always-on scenarios. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, DSP, ML, systems, product) and communicate status, risks, and mitigations to stakeholders.

Own end-to-end feature development for Voice AI on Windows, including wake-on-voice, ASR, translation, transcription, and TTS. Design and implement Windows audio and driver stack solutions leveraging Qualcomm SoC capabilities while meeting strict latency and power targets.…See more Build components across user-mode and kernel-mode boundaries using UMDF/KMDF, integrating with Windows audio frameworks. Optimize performance and debug complex multi-threaded issues across hardware/software boundaries.