Staff Product Manager role owning the global ADAS/Autonomous Driving and Infotainment software product roadmap for Qualcomm's SoC platforms. Responsible for defining product strategy from conception through end-of-life, analyzing business opportunities, driving execution, and leading customer engagements.… Requires deep expertise in ADAS/AD software development, platform software (Linux, QNX, BSP), embedded software, middleware, automotive SW development, functional safety, and image/video processing. Will lead engineering discussions at principal-engineer level on BSP, drivers, OS, RTOS, AUTOSAR, ADAS middleware, IVI solutions, AI/ML processing, and functional safety standards, while managing cross-functional stakeholders across product management, engineering, business development, marketing, finance, and sales.
embedded-software jobs in San Diego
Senior Machine Learning Engineer responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying on-device AI prototype software for edge computing applications. The role requires expert-level proficiency in C++ and Python, deep knowledge of ML frameworks like PyTorch, and hands-on experience with low-level system debugging, performance tuning, and native inference driver development.… You will work in a multi-disciplinary research team advancing generative AI technology for the edge, including model fine-tuning, hardware acceleration, model quantization, and edge inference. A strong theoretical background in deep learning combined with embedded software development experience and modern software engineering best practices is essential.
Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions, define performance requirements, and ensure solutions meet customer needs.… Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), and 2+ years of hands-on experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
Qualcomm seeks a Systems Software Power Engineer to optimize power efficiency for next-generation Snapdragon SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from pre-silicon modeling through post-silicon debug, requiring expertise in power architectures, control loops, and low-power techniques across hardware and software layers.… Key responsibilities include driving end-to-end power optimization across architecture, firmware, kernel, and Android teams; prototyping and evaluating power features; executing post-silicon power KPI validation; and developing power debug and analysis infrastructure. The position demands strong embedded software skills with hands-on experience in firmware and Linux kernel development, plus solid understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, CPU/GPU design, and OS fundamentals.
Staff-level software engineer developing power and limits management firmware for Qualcomm SoCs across multiple subsystems. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing software for power efficiency, analyzing execution performance, developing profiling and debugging tools, and coordinating with system, power, hardware, and software teams from pre-silicon through commercialization.… The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and low-level optimization across ARM architectures, with exposure to machine learning applications on silicon data sets and integration with Android HLOS.
Senior/Staff Software Engineer role developing driver, diagnostic, and embedded software for intravascular ultrasound systems using C++. Responsibilities include architecting and designing embedded software, creating detailed design documentation (specifications, architecture, design documents), developing driver software for hardware-application communication, and interfacing with cross-functional teams including hardware, electrical, and system engineers.… Requires 8+ years of embedded/software development experience, strong C++ expertise, BS/MS in Computer Science or related field, and experience creating detailed design documentation; digital signal/image processing and CUDA knowledge are preferred.
Develop and optimize low-level embedded firmware in C++ for avionics systems, flight controllers, and mission payloads, focusing on performance, reliability, and safety-critical applications. Port frameworks and applications to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create Board Support Packages (BSPs), adapt Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs), and develop peripheral drivers for interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and ADC.… Conduct unit and integration testing including fault injection and MISRA C compliance checks, diagnose cross-domain issues across electromechanical, software, networking, and RF subsystems, and collaborate with hardware teams to validate firmware incorporating secure boot, watchdogs, and fault-tolerant designs. Requires 5+ years embedded systems development, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain DoD security clearance, strong Linux/Windows proficiency, and expertise in Python, Bash, Shell, and C/C++.
Sr SW Test Development Engineer responsible for executing and developing test cases and interfaces for firmware validation in next-generation CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) transmitters in an FDA-regulated environment. The role requires designing test plans, traceability matrices, and comprehensive documentation while identifying and mitigating technical risks.… The engineer will work with analog/digital hardware interfaces, low-power systems design, and embedded software, and contribute to process improvements and cost optimization. Requires 5+ years Java and OOP experience plus 2+ years hands-on firmware or hardware testing.
Join Qualcomm AI Research as a Machine Learning Engineer to architect, design, develop, and deploy on-device AI prototype software for edge devices. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team using cutting-edge AI frameworks, focusing on model fine-tuning, quantization, and edge inference.… Strong Python, deep learning frameworks (PyTorch), object-oriented design, and software engineering best practices are required. Preferred qualifications include generative AI knowledge, neural network optimization, NPU/ML accelerator experience, Android programming, C/C++, and embedded software skills.
As a Platform Software Engineer in Qualcomm's Automotive group, you will design, develop, and validate embedded software, drivers, and firmware for next-generation automotive solutions including infotainment, telematics, and autonomous driving systems. You will lead development and debugging of platform software modules, collaborate with hardware and systems engineers, and interact with automotive customers to deliver requirements-compliant solutions.… The role requires understanding of hardware-software integration across CPU, accelerators, and standard hardware blocks, with expertise in embedded software layers such as boot, drivers, firmware, security, and safety kernels. You will work with automotive industry standards, embedded systems on ARM-based SoCs, and tools such as JTAG debugging and C programming.
This role involves independently designing, developing, and debugging real-time embedded software, RTOS environments, and microcontroller firmware for wireless chipsets supporting 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies. The engineer will work on driver development, integration, testing, and validation of communication protocols and platforms, while also contributing to data collection frameworks, machine learning modeling, and embedded software algorithm improvements.… Responsibilities include on-target development, tool and process optimization, customer support, technical documentation, and active participation in design reviews. The position requires a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Lead architecture, design, and development of XR platform software (AR/VR/MR) on Snapdragon platforms, working across system architecture, embedded software, graphics, AI/ML, and computer vision. Translate product requirements into implementation specifications, drive architectural trade-offs for performance and power efficiency, and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.… Requires strong C++ proficiency, experience with heterogeneous computing systems (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI accelerators), Android/Linux embedded platforms, and 8+ years of software engineering experience.