firmware jobs in San Diego

Develop embedded software for microcontroller-based systems using C/C++, bare metal, and real-time operating systems, including board bring-up, device drivers, bootloaders, and firmware. Create PC-based diagnostic and test automation applications in C#.…See more Perform unit and integration testing, debug hardware-software issues, and validate software across environments. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and quality teams to integrate modules, optimize for performance and power efficiency, and ensure compliance with safety standards.

This is a dual-role position: 80% technical embedded software engineer and 20% people manager overseeing 10–15 software engineers and managers in communications systems development (F-22, F-35, fighter networks). The candidate will lead direct reports on staffing, performance reviews, career development, and compensation while also serving as an individual contributor on real-time embedded applications, low-level firmware, secure systems, and communication/networking protocols.…See more Required background includes a BS + 8 years (or MS + 6 years) in a STEM field, hands-on proficiency in C/C++, object-oriented programming, software lifecycle processes, and prior experience as a functional manager or technical team leader.

This role involves implementing, validating, and securing AI platform security features across AMD's hardware, firmware, and software stack. You will conduct security assessments, develop and verify security fixes, manage cryptographic keys and device identities, and provision secure boot and attestation mechanisms.…See more The position requires hands-on experience securing systems across hardware-firmware-software integration, proficiency in C/C++ and scripting, and familiarity with GPU/accelerator platforms, confidential computing, and trusted execution environments. You will partner with architecture, firmware, and software teams to resolve security issues and apply AI-assisted tooling to accelerate remediation and testing.

As a Senior Software Engineer in Power and Limits Management at Qualcomm, you will own or contribute to multiple aspects of software development for power-efficient chipsets across various SoC subsystems. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, designing robust solutions, performing detailed software analysis to optimize performance and power utilization, developing profiling and debugging tools, and participating in pre-silicon evaluations.…See more You'll interface with system, power, hardware, and software engineers to develop innovative architectures and scope HW acceleration opportunities, with exposure across the full product lifecycle from pre-silicon to commercialization.

This Systems Integration Engineer II/III role centers on hands-on system validation, verification, and reliability testing for complex life-science instrumentation integrating hardware, software, firmware, optics, lasers, fluidics, and motion control. The engineer will conduct cross-functional troubleshooting, execute structured test protocols, analyze instrument performance data using statistical methods and Python, and document findings to drive design improvements and field support readiness.…See more Key responsibilities include evaluating workflows against real customer use cases, performing root-cause analysis on failure modes, and continuously refining integration documentation and testing practices. The role requires 2–5 years of systems integration or testing experience, proficiency in DOE/FMEA/statistical analysis, and hands-on lab work with prototypes and integrated instruments.

Lead Windows OS platform initiatives including System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, drivers, and applications across the full development lifecycle. Act as a technical expert on PC industry trends, identify and mitigate technical risks, and drive platform efficiency through hands-on prototype development and cross-functional collaboration.…See more Require 6+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, with deep knowledge of Windows kernel, drivers, APIs, power management, and security preferred. Provide technical guidance, lead design reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence while contributing to short- and long-term product/technology roadmaps.

Senior software developer responsible for formulating and implementing enterprise software solutions across multiple platforms, including architecture planning, deployment coordination, and maintenance of complex systems. Will lead technical direction for projects, mentor junior developers, and serve as the prime technical contact with customers and stakeholders.…See more Requires deep expertise in software development principles, ability to understand new technologies quickly, and hands-on experience with embedded systems, hardware integration, and lab instrumentation.

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance Ethernet networking and data-path drivers for Qualcomm Snapdragon and Dragonwing SoCs, working across Linux kernel/QNX networking stacks, device drivers, and SoC hardware. Collaborate with hardware architecture, platform software, validation, and customer teams to deliver production-quality Ethernet solutions.…See more Responsibilities include low-level software development (drivers, firmware, RTOS/kernel modules), on-target debugging, cross-functional integration, technical design reviews, and end-to-end feature ownership from requirements through commercialization. Provide mentorship to junior engineers and support customer issues with robust fixes.

As a SOC Platform Architect at Qualcomm's ASIC Engineering group, you will define and architect platform infrastructure hardware IP components (NOC, System Cache, Memory Controllers, System MMU) for next-generation SoCs. You'll work with hardware architects to gather requirements, develop deployment specifications, and coordinate with domain leads to create robust infrastructure deployment plans based on product needs.…See more The role requires strong ASIC design and computer architecture expertise, system-level design understanding, and knowledge of HW-SW feature trade-offs across the complete silicon design flow.

Define and architect next-generation SoC infrastructure hardware components including interconnect (NoC), system cache, memory controllers, and system MMU for Qualcomm SoCs. The role requires deep expertise in multi-die/chiplet architectures, industry-standard protocols (PCIe, CXL, USB, UFS, MIPI, UCIe), and HW-SW interfaces to create developer-friendly designs.…See more Responsibilities include performance modeling, RTL design flow understanding, and trade-off analysis across quality of service, power management, security, and debug features. The position demands 4+ years of systems engineering or architecture experience with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.

Lead Qualcomm's next-generation AI accelerator platform as senior engineering director, defining software vision, architecture, and roadmap while managing multiple engineering organizations spanning system software, device drivers, AI runtimes, compilers, ML frameworks, and platform SDKs. Partner with hardware teams on co-design, drive software readiness across chip development milestones, and establish performance/power/reliability goals.…See more Requires 9+ years software engineering experience (or PhD + 8 years), 4+ years with C/C++/Java/Python, and demonstrated expertise in AI/ML stacks, compiler technologies, runtime systems, or high-performance computing.

Sr. Director leading Qualcomm's next-generation AI accelerator platform software strategy, architecture, and delivery.…See more Manages multiple engineering organizations spanning system software, firmware, device drivers, AI runtimes, compilers, ML frameworks, SDKs, and validation. Defines performance and reliability goals, drives cross-functional hardware-software co-design, and partners with customers and hyperscalers. Requires 15+ years software engineering experience with 8+ years leading large, globally distributed teams; deep expertise in AI/ML stacks, compilers, runtime systems, or heterogeneous computing architectures.

Lead a team of embedded software and firmware engineers developing solutions for optical interconnect and data center communication products. The role requires hands-on expertise in embedded C/C++ programming, DSP-based SoC architectures, board bring-up, and validation, combined with engineering leadership experience to manage and mentor a technical team.See more

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.…See more 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++.

Lead hardware and firmware integration for Tesla's cell manufacturing equipment, performing system validation from PCBA design through production deployment. Debug complex HW/SW interactions across power electronics and battery systems, create automated test infrastructure, and drive root-cause analysis on field escalations.…See more Partner cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, and process engineering teams to ensure functional, performance, safety, and reliability requirements are met across Formation and Cell Qualification equipment.

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.…See more 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.

Design, develop, and optimize real-time embedded modem software for Qualcomm's cellular platforms (5G/6G), working close to the metal with performant C/C++ on DSP and Arm cores across protocol layers, drivers, and RTOS components. Own end-to-end feature delivery from requirements through on-target validation, with strict latency, memory, and power constraints.…See more Pioneer AI-native development practices by integrating code-generation agents, LLM-based code review, and automated test synthesis into daily workflows to accelerate delivery and debugging. Debug complex multi-layer issues on target hardware, increasingly leveraging AI-assisted log and crash analysis.

Qualcomm seeks an experienced Staff Product Manager to define and drive the Linux platform roadmap across Snapdragon-based AI PCs, Edge AI systems, and enterprise computing solutions. The role spans product strategy, Linux distribution enablement, upstream kernel and driver strategy, and AI developer platform support.…See more You will gather customer and ecosystem requirements, create product roadmaps, collaborate with OEMs, ISVs, Linux distribution partners, and open-source communities to deliver optimized Linux experiences on Snapdragon platforms. Success requires translating market needs into platform requirements, managing cross-functional alignment across hardware, firmware, kernel, and AI software layers.

This Embedded Software Engineer role at Leidos involves designing and developing high-performance embedded software for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware in electronic warfare applications. You will write low-level C/C++ code for multi-core systems (DSP, ARM, RISC-V), perform hardware-software co-design and validation, and build software development kits for end users.…See more The position requires 4+ years of embedded systems experience, deep understanding of hardware architectures, and proficiency in reading datasheets, test-driven development, and real-time operating systems.

As Technical Product Manager 2, you will develop and execute product strategy, technical roadmap, and value propositions for custom and standard embedded computing systems. You will translate customer, market, regulatory, and engineering inputs into clear product requirements, system-level specifications, and lifecycle plans.…See more The role requires close collaboration with engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and quality teams to ensure products meet technical requirements, financial objectives, and manufacturability expectations. You will define technical requirements, conduct competitive analysis, support pricing and configuration decisions, manage product lifecycle, and serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned embedded computing product lines.

Staff-level RF control software engineer responsible for designing and implementing software abstraction layers that support diverse radio hardware configurations on common protocol stacks. Designs test mode interfaces for hardware characterization and RF performance tuning, and optimizes device control transactions for multi-RAT, multi-SIM, and concurrent radio operations.…See more Applies expertise in antenna concepts, signal characterization, and RF component control (amplifiers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, mixers, switches, sensors). Collaborates across ASIC design, modem/RF systems, systems test, hardware, and firmware teams while providing technical leadership at design reviews.