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embedded-software-development jobs in San Diego

$109,400 – $164,200 · Posted 4 days ago

Design and optimize modem software for embedded systems, focusing on performance analysis, architectural trade-offs, and real-world workload optimization. Conduct pre-silicon evaluations, profile silicon behavior, and develop debugging and validation tools.… Apply data-driven analysis and machine-learning techniques to identify bottlenecks across multiple chipset generations and implement solutions through software optimization, cache tuning, and memory management.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 6 days ago

Lead the design and development of embedded audio software for Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors, meeting specified performance, latency, power, and stability requirements. Conduct requirements analysis, produce technical documentation, and troubleshoot software applications and drivers.… Manage task priorities and communicate development status, risks, and mitigations to stakeholders. Collaborate across teams to solve complex problems and drive process improvements in multimedia and audio framework development.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 13 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 13 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 13 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 14 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Senior System Software Engineer to optimize power efficiency across Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from architecture and modeling through post-silicon debug, validation, and productization, requiring expertise in firmware, Linux kernel, and system software optimization.… Responsibilities include driving end-to-end power optimization across hardware/software boundaries, owning post-silicon power KPI execution, performing trade-off analysis on scheduler and DVFS algorithms, and developing power debug and automation infrastructure. The position demands strong embedded software development experience, deep understanding of computer architecture and OS fundamentals, and hands-on work with firmware and kernel-level tuning.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 14 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Systems Software Power Engineer to optimize power efficiency across Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from architecture and design through post-silicon debug, validation, and productization, requiring deep expertise in power architectures, control loops, and low-power techniques.… The engineer will prototype and evaluate power features using pre-silicon platforms and post-silicon bring-up, perform trade-off analysis on scheduler and DVFS algorithms, and develop firmware, Linux kernel, and system-level optimizations. The position demands hands-on embedded software development, Linux kernel experience, computer architecture fundamentals, and electrical engineering knowledge of low-power design principles.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$91,800 – $137,600 · Posted 16 days ago

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).… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 14 days ago
$109,400 – $164,200 · Posted 17 days ago

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.… You'll debug using standard embedded tools, create technical documentation, and contribute to subsystem integration and testing in a fast-paced research environment.

San DiegoLast seen 15 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 17 days ago

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.… Required skills include embedded C/C++/assembly development, real-time operating systems, device drivers, build systems (SCons), JTAG debugging, and scripting languages.

San DiegoLast seen 15 days ago
Posted 19 days ago

Design, develop, and operate embedded security software for Amazon Leo satellites, from launch through de-orbit. Own embedded software functions for payload radio and payload mode management, including design, implementation in C/C++ on embedded Linux systems, test, and integration.… Collaborate with hardware teams on board design, bring-up, verification, and satellite integration. Apply high-reliability embedded software development practices to ensure satellite security and reliability.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$136,893 – $202,200 · Posted 22 days ago

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and validating real-time embedded software, RTOS environments, microcontroller firmware, and communication protocols for wireless chipsets supporting 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies. Leads requirements analysis, performs driver development and on-target debugging, creates technical specifications and engineering documentation, and improves development processes and tools.… Requires a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus three years of related experience.

San DiegoLast seen 20 days ago
$115,347 – $166,900 · Posted 22 days ago

Senior Embedded Digital Software Engineer at Qualcomm will independently develop, design, and modify embedded software and specialized utility programs. The role involves analyzing product requirements, collaborating with systems and software architects to design solutions, and optimizing software for operational efficiency.… Responsibilities include modifying existing software to correct errors, adapt to new hardware, or improve performance, and participating actively in design reviews and project meetings. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, plus one year of related experience.

San DiegoLast seen 21 days ago
$207,000 – $300,000 · Posted 22 days ago

Lead a specialized team of software engineers at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI, focusing on developing innovative Pixel experiences using sensor signals. The role requires deep expertise in real-time embedded software development, sensor fusion algorithms, machine learning infrastructure optimization, and AI/ML design.… You will independently design and implement systems, collaborate with stakeholders on technical direction, and manage a team building power-efficient, sensor-driven features leveraging computer vision, signal processing, and estimation theory.

San DiegoLast seen 21 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 23 days ago

Embedded software engineer role focused on mobile chipset technology for QCT division. Responsibilities include verifying and debugging software stability issues, designing scalable build system software, collaborating with hardware and systems engineering teams to meet performance KPIs, and contributing to software product roadmap development.… Requires 2+ years of embedded software development and device driver experience, proficiency in C/C++/assembly, knowledge of real-time operating systems and CPU architecture, and familiarity with build systems like SCons and debugging tools like JTAG.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$103,600 – $155,400 · Posted 25 days ago

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for wireless modem and broadband networking systems, working across connectivity protocols, system services, and platform layers. Debug and resolve technical issues using structured problem-solving, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (System Engineering, RF, Ethernet, Wi-Fi) to deliver high-quality, scalable software.… Participate in the full development lifecycle including on-target and off-target kernel debugging, and support field issues by analyzing and fixing complex functional, performance, and stability problems.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$137,042 – $202,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and validating real-time embedded software, RTOS environments, and firmware for wireless chipsets supporting 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies. Leads technical planning, synthesizes complex requirements, performs driver development and debugging, and identifies process improvements.… Creates engineering documentation, technical specifications, and actively contributes to design reviews and project planning. Requires a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, plus three years of related experience.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded software for sensor systems powering mobile applications including IoT, wearables, AR/VR, and health technologies. Work independently and lead others to architect scalable, real-time sensor software solutions in C/C++ on embedded RTOS platforms (Linux/Android/Windows), collaborating across hardware, systems, and test teams.… Optimize performance, debug complex systems, and ensure code quality through testing and architectural analysis. Requires Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science with strong embedded software fundamentals.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$140,800 – $211,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, architect, and deploy on-device AI prototype software for edge computing applications at Qualcomm's AI Research division. You will work with modern deep learning frameworks (PyTorch), optimize neural network models for embedded deployment, and integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into mobile, IoT, and autonomous systems.… The role requires strong Python and C/C++ skills, deep learning expertise, embedded software development experience, and solid software engineering fundamentals.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 month ago

The Products and Integration team seeks an embedded software engineer to develop and integrate drivers and peripheral software for mobile chipsets. You will debug system-level issues, design scalable build systems, and collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to meet power and performance targets.… The role requires experience with embedded software development, device drivers, real-time operating systems, C/C++, assembly, and build systems like SCons, along with strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Sensors Software Engineer at Qualcomm designing and developing low-power embedded software for mobile sensors, IoT, wearables, and AR/VR applications. Responsibilities include architecting scalable real-time embedded systems, performing design and coding for large features, debugging, integration, and technical documentation.… Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded RTOS, and Linux/Android/Windows; familiarity with sensors technology, digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI is preferred.

San DiegoLast seen 26 days ago
Posted 1 month ago

Lead a software team developing embedded software for control systems at General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems. Analyze and resolve complex embedded software and control system problems with minimal oversight, formulate detailed implementation plans for control system software, conduct functional testing using lab equipment, and provide technical direction to experienced staff.… Requires 10–15+ years of progressive embedded systems engineering experience (depending on degree level) and the ability to manage project timelines, communicate technical findings to leadership and customers, and apply innovative problem-solving to advanced engineering challenges.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded software and device drivers for cutting-edge Qualcomm products including smartphones, IoT devices, and mobile platforms. Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers to implement software modules, perform debugging and code reviews, and ensure quality through regression testing.… Work independently on complex embedded systems projects involving power management, ARM architecture integration, and performance optimization while documenting technical solutions.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$130,187 – $166,900 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer at Qualcomm will independently design, develop, debug, and validate real-time embedded software, RTOS environments, microcontroller firmware, and communication protocols for wireless chipsets supporting 3G, 4G, 5G, and AI technologies. Responsibilities include driver development, platform integration and testing, tool and process improvement, and support for customer issues.… The role requires creating engineering documentation, technical specifications, and contributing to design reviews. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$103,600 – $155,400 · Posted 1 month ago

Qualcomm seeks a Modem Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for wireless modem and broadband technologies. The role involves working on connectivity protocols, networking stacks, and platform software across mobile products, collaborating with cross-functional teams on design through validation.… Responsibilities include debugging complex technical issues, conducting code reviews, performing kernel debugging, and supporting customer field issues. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or related field; preferred skills include strong C/C++ programming, Linux embedded development, networking protocols (TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, Wi-Fi), and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago