embedded-security jobs in San Diego

Develop low-level firmware for secure enclaves within custom ASICs for satellite constellation systems, including ROM code, bootloaders, and runtime firmware. Design and implement secure boot, device attestation, and root-of-trust functionality, as well as OTA update infrastructure and lifecycle management.…See more Support pre-silicon development via simulation and FPGA, silicon bring-up, debugging, and production deployment. Requires 8+ years of embedded software/firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, deep knowledge of processor architectures and embedded security concepts, and ability to collaborate across ASIC, hardware, and security teams.

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, full-disk encryption), leading boot-time and memory optimization, designing multi-processor fusion configurations over PCIe/USB/Ethernet, planning kernel and Yocto upgrade roadmaps, and mentoring engineers across boot, security, memory, and virtualization domains.…See more Requires 6+ years software engineering experience with deep expertise in embedded Linux, kernel development, automotive cybersecurity standards, and strong C/C++ programming skills.

This Staff Engineer role owns and executes BD's product security lifecycle for FDA-regulated medical device dispensing systems and their cloud platforms. Key responsibilities include defining end-to-end security architecture, conducting threat modeling and risk assessments, implementing secure SDLC practices aligned to NIST/OWASP/BSIMM, managing SBOMs and vulnerability remediation, and ensuring regulatory compliance (IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA cybersecurity guidance).…See more The role requires 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with FDA Class I/II devices, hands-on expertise in embedded/cloud/application security, and the ability to balance security controls with usability while supporting FDA submissions.