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Develop embedded software for Amazon Leo's satellite network, writing device drivers, system applications, and Linux/RTOS features in Rust, C, C++, or similar languages. Implement security features for satellite systems and work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up and integration.… Requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and 2+ years of systems design or architecture work.

San DiegoLast seen today
$145,600 – $218,400 · Posted 3 days ago

Lead validation of clock, power, reset, and power-management architectures for next-generation AI accelerator SoCs, owning pre-silicon and post-silicon validation of clocking infrastructure, PMIC integration, DVFS, and low-power features across multi-die systems. Develop bare-metal validation frameworks, test plans, and automation using C, Python, and Perl; debug complex power, performance, and stability issues in collaboration with architecture, design, verification, and firmware teams.… Define validation methodologies and stress workloads for AI training and inference scenarios, and drive power subsystem bring-up readiness across program milestones. Requires 5+ years of SoC validation experience, proficiency in C and Python, hands-on lab instrumentation skills, and prior exposure to clock and power validation.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$85,000 – $125,000 · Posted 4 days ago

As a Systems Engineer I at an aerospace and defense company, you will support systems engineering activities across complex aerospace systems, including requirements development, system design analysis, architecture definition, and performance evaluation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams (software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, network engineers) to translate customer needs into technical solutions while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.… The role involves system problem resolution, data analysis, design requirements development, and troubleshooting of software-defined and multifunction mission systems. You will need a bachelor's degree in engineering, 1+ year of systems engineering or related engineering experience, and foundational knowledge of requirements development, traceability, integration, verification, and validation processes.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 6 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
Posted 6 days ago

Senior Technical Program Manager leading ASIC/SOC development programs from architecture through post-silicon validation. Manages cross-functional engineering teams across pre-silicon phases (architecture, RTL design, verification, FPGA prototyping, physical design, tapeout) and post-silicon phases (silicon bring-up, functional validation, NPI).… Drives project execution, technical trade-offs, and coordination with internal teams, foundries, and external partners to meet power, performance, schedule, cost, and quality requirements. Requires 7+ years managing ASIC teams, 5+ years technical program management, and 3+ years software development experience.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$109,400 – $164,200 · Posted 7 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 5 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 7 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$119,610 – $199,340 · Posted 8 days ago

An Advanced Forward Deployment Engineer at Keysight embeds directly within customer wireless development environments as a software developer, systems engineer, and deployment lead. The role requires independently diagnosing and resolving complex deployment issues across protocol layers (L1–L3), writing and modifying application and protocol-stack software in C/C++ and Python, and delivering production-quality code and controlled releases.… You will analyze signaling flows and performance data, develop Python APIs and automation workflows, create diagnostic instrumentation, and act as a feedback loop between field problems and core product teams.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$145,600 – $218,400 · Posted 8 days ago

The SOC Platform Architect will work with hardware designers to gather and analyze power estimation data for Qualcomm SoC infrastructure IPs (interconnect, system cache, memory controllers, MMU), identify architectural bottlenecks and bugs, and propose optimizations. The role requires deep ASIC design and computer architecture expertise, along with understanding of system-level design, hardware-software trade-offs, and complete silicon design flows.… The candidate will coordinate with domain leads to ensure robust infrastructure deployment aligned with product requirements. Required background: 7+ years ASIC design/verification (or 5+ with a master's degree).

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
Posted 8 days ago

A senior platform systems engineer role requiring 8+ years of experience architecting and evolving AI and database infrastructure platforms for enterprise and hyperscale data centers. The role spans platform architecture, electrical/power systems, thermal management, compute, storage, networking, and firmware integration with end-to-end ownership of platform validation, troubleshooting, and deployment.… Core competencies include Linux system administration, scripting (Python/Bash/C), firmware/BIOS/BMC configuration, data center power and thermal design, performance debugging tools, and enterprise storage technologies (NVMe, RAID, distributed storage).

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
Posted 8 days ago

Design and deploy generative AI solutions across firmware, embedded OS, and toolchains to automate workflows and optimize code. Partner with software, silicon, and DevOps teams to integrate AI copilots, code analysis, and test generation into existing development pipelines.… Evaluate AI models, develop scalable inference services, and measure their impact on developer productivity. Drive best practices for secure and compliant AI adoption in a fast-paced environment.

San DiegoLast seen 7 days ago
$159,600 – $239,400 · Posted 11 days ago

Staff-level software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining debug software across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling at the system level. The role requires deep expertise in debugging complex SoCs and high-performance CPU architectures, including JTAG, trace, and crash analysis, with proficiency in C, C++, assembly, and Python.… You will troubleshoot integrated system defects, collaborate across hardware and firmware teams to identify root causes, and drive technical decisions during design and debug reviews. This position demands strong systems knowledge, independent technical ownership, and the ability to influence architectural decisions across a cross-functional organization.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
Posted 11 days ago

AMD seeks a security engineer to implement, validate, and secure AI platform features on internal test hardware and customer systems. The role spans hardware, firmware, and software security—including secure boot, attestation, key/certificate management, vulnerability analysis, and fix development and verification.… You will conduct security assessments, develop tooling and automation for testing and remediation, and partner across architecture, firmware, and software teams. The position requires proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages, deep platform security knowledge (cryptography, memory safety, isolation, trusted execution environments), and experience with AI/ML infrastructure security.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$237,800 – $356,800 · Posted 13 days ago

Senior Director leading software product management and platform strategy across embedded, mobile, edge, and data-center systems at Qualcomm. Requires 4+ years of people leadership and 3+ years in large matrixed organizations, with deep technical expertise in operating systems (Linux, Android, Windows, Chrome OS), full software stacks, and semiconductor/embedded platforms.… Responsible for defining and executing multi-release software roadmaps, influencing engineering and business stakeholders without direct authority, and building developer and OEM ecosystems. Must translate silicon capabilities into differentiated software products while balancing business requirements, technical complexity, and long-term platform objectives.

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
$237,800 – $356,800 · Posted 14 days ago

Lead software product strategy and roadmap execution across Qualcomm's embedded and intelligent-device operating systems (Linux, Android, Windows, Chrome OS) and semiconductor platforms. Define software architecture and commercialization strategies for mobile, automotive, IoT, edge computing, and data center products while managing a team and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.… Translate silicon and hardware capabilities into differentiated software products, build developer and OEM ecosystems, and balance business requirements with technical complexity and long-term platform objectives.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$243,200 – $364,800 · Posted 14 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$175,300 – $262,900 · Posted 16 days ago

Staff Program Manager overseeing camera processor software development across multiple SoC products at Qualcomm. Responsible for program planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination across camera stack, image/video processing, and silicon bring-up.… Requires 5+ years of program management experience, preferably with expertise in Android/Linux platforms, Camera HAL, and end-to-end SoC software/firmware. Will drive disciplined execution through boards, checkpoints, and metrics while balancing customer commitments, roadmap priorities, and engineering capacity.

San DiegoLast seen 14 days ago
$175,000 – $225,000 · Posted 18 days ago

Lead cross-functional engineering development programs spanning mechanical, electrical, photonics, software, and firmware teams at a quantum hardware startup. Drive day-to-day execution, manage scope/schedule/budget for photonics hardware projects, identify risks, unblock teams, and partner with supply chain to ensure on-time delivery.… Requires a Ph.D. in engineering and minimum 8 years of hardware project engineering or hardware product management experience, with proven ability to execute structured hardware development processes across multiple disciplines.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
Posted 18 days ago

Lead system-level design, integration, and validation of AI/GPU and database infrastructure platforms spanning compute, storage, networking, power, and thermal domains. Drive datacenter power architecture, thermal strategies, platform manufacturability, and cross-functional root-cause analysis across hardware, firmware, and systems engineering.… Develop validation tools in Python, Bash, or C, and influence platform architecture through technical insight on emerging infrastructure technologies. This is a broad systems engineering role requiring strong judgment operating across multiple engineering disciplines in enterprise and hyperscale environments.

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
Posted 19 days ago

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded and real-time software systems, primarily focused on cryptographic codebases, working with multidisciplinary teams including Systems Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test in an Agile environment. Responsible for system architecture, low-level firmware integration, and complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications.… Analyze system capabilities and resolve technical problems across program intent, requirements, and programming techniques.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$145,600 – $228,800 · Posted 24 days ago

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for cryptographic applications, working with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Architect and maintain embedded systems using C/C++, real-time operating systems, and Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale, VERSAL).… Implement cryptographic mechanisms, integrate low-level firmware with complex multi-threaded applications, and resolve system-level problems around requirements, data acquisition, and controls. Requires 5+ years experience (or equivalent education) with active Secret clearance, proficiency in C/C++, and hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems, Linux (Yocto/Petalinux/WindRiver), TCP/IP networking, and formal software lifecycle processes.

San DiegoLast seen 22 days ago
$45,760 – $66,560 · Posted 26 days ago

Senior Technical Intern supporting firmware development at a mid-infrared laser technology company. You will work with microcontrollers and FPGA platforms alongside PC-based software applications, conduct testing of firmware on embedded systems, and assist experienced engineers with design analysis and development tasks.… This role offers exposure to real engineering practices from sprint planning through deployment while learning embedded systems fundamentals under mentorship.

San DiegoLast seen 24 days ago
$293,200 – $439,800 · Posted 26 days ago

VP-level leadership role overseeing end-to-end software architecture and development for Qualcomm's data center CPU platforms, including server firmware, networking, platform management, and cloud-native infrastructure. Responsible for defining the software roadmap spanning compilers, runtimes, orchestration, lifecycle management, and customer deployment readiness.… Will build and scale a global software engineering organization, establish engineering best practices and release discipline, and serve as a senior technical engagement point for hyperscaler and enterprise customers. Requires 15+ years of systems/infrastructure/data center software experience and 6+ years managing engineering teams and complex cross-functional execution.

San DiegoLast seen 24 days ago