fpga jobs in San Diego

Engineering Manager for real-time controls and instrumentation systems at General Atomics, leading a team developing LabVIEW and National Instruments cRIO-based solutions. The role requires deep technical expertise in LabVIEW Real-Time, LabVIEW FPGA, and cRIO systems, combined with architectural leadership across controls and software integration.…See more Responsibilities include system-level design decisions, cross-disciplinary troubleshooting, technical mentorship, code reviews, and hands-on support in LabVIEW/cRIO development. The candidate must understand C#, C++, and similar languages sufficiently to guide reviews and troubleshooting, with 9+ years of progressively complex engineering experience and demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical talent.

Lead end-to-end systems engineering for tactical radio products, from requirements definition through design, integration, verification, and post-release support. Decompose system requirements into hardware, FPGA, DSP, and microprocessor subsystems; architect complex communication systems across RF, PHY, MAC, networking, and application layers.…See more Collaborate with subsystem leads, coordinate integration and validation strategies, and oversee software product validation. Provide hands-on technical support at user and developer levels, support system-level debug, and lead technical customer presentations and demonstrations.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded and real-time software systems primarily focused on cryptographic software, working with multi-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment. Requires proficiency in C/C++ and object-oriented programming, experience with low-level firmware integration in complex multi-threaded embedded applications, and familiarity with the formal software lifecycle from requirements through testing.…See more Must have an interim Secret clearance to start and the ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

Lead technical strategy and architecture for real-time controls and instrumentation systems using National Instruments LabVIEW, cRIO, and FPGA platforms. Provide architectural guidance, mentor engineers across hardware and software disciplines, and serve as subject matter expert for system-level troubleshooting and design reviews.…See more Hands-on involvement in LabVIEW/cRIO development, debugging, and integration while supporting text-based language environments (C#, C++). Participate in engineering planning, staffing, and talent development.

Lead embedded systems and controls design engineering at General Atomics, managing technical talent while generating electrical architecture solutions for complex projects. Perform mixed-signal circuit design, embedded systems development (processor, microcontroller, FPGA, MPSoC), and hardware analysis across digital, analog, and RF domains.…See more Conduct electrical engineering analyses, document findings, communicate results to stakeholders, manage technical schedules, and represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts. Requires 11+ years of progressively complex engineering experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and expertise in FPGA platforms (Xilinx, Microsemi), RTOS, and PCB design tools.

Senior Software/Firmware Systems Engineer and Architect at General Atomics responsible for architecting real-time embedded and mission-critical firmware systems, leading complex engineering projects through design reviews and integration testing. The role requires 7+ years of experience (with PhD) architecting software/firmware for microcontroller and FPGA-based systems, with deep knowledge of communication protocols, formal verification/validation, and cross-functional collaboration.…See more Responsibilities include systems engineering artifact management, anomaly root-cause analysis, customer interface, technical documentation, and program lifecycle coordination in a TS/SCI environment.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, leading a team of engineers. You will work on critical Linux Kernel subsystems including virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management (IOMMU) for ARM-based systems.…See more Responsibilities include optimizing power and performance technologies like DVFS, debugging complex issues with tools like JTAG, contributing to upstream open-source projects, and performing pre-Silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms. The role requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, Python, or Java, plus strong Linux Kernel development expertise and understanding of ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture.

Develop FPGA-based solutions using hybrid C/C++ microprocessor and HDL fabric architectures, designing robust component interfaces to ADCs, DACs, and microcontrollers. Design and develop complex data acquisition and analysis systems for system health monitoring, perform integration and verification testing of integrated hardware and firmware platforms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.…See more Requires 2+ years of FPGA/embedded development experience, proficiency in C/C++, Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, digital logic, computer architecture, and device-level communication protocols (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Serial).

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate across functions, and contribute to upstream open-source projects while optimizing power and performance for ARM-based systems.…See more Key responsibilities include debugging complex software issues, pre-silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms, and driving system software improvements for ARMv8/ARMv9 architectures. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python.

Design and architect network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect components for Qualcomm SoCs, from specification through RTL delivery. Perform micro-architecture analysis, power and performance tradeoffs, and protocol compliance evaluation for bus interconnects.…See more Deliver RTL, support verification and silicon validation teams, and collaborate with software teams on interconnect deployment. Requires strong knowledge of bus protocols (AHB, AXI, CHI), ASIC design flows, VLSI fundamentals, and experience deploying IPs in large SoC projects.

Lead a team of embedded software and cryptographic engineers developing secure, low-power aerospace avionics and payload processing systems. Establish development standards and processes, guide secure software architecture for multi-core and FPGA-based platforms, manage embedded Linux and RTOS product development cycles, and mentor technical staff while collaborating across systems, hardware, FPGA, and test engineering disciplines.See more

Senior Embedded Firmware Design Engineer at Semtech responsible for defining, developing, and optimizing embedded firmware for low-power mixed-signal circuits from specification through production support. Role includes designing hardware-firmware architectures, implementing ML-based inference firmware, conducting pre- and post-silicon validation, and mentoring junior engineers.…See more Requires 8–10 years of embedded firmware experience for mixed-signal ICs, strong C/C++ and assembly proficiency, deep knowledge of MCU architectures (ARM, RISC-V, STM32), and expertise in real-time systems, signal processing, and design-for-test methodologies.

Design, implement, and optimize video processing and computer vision algorithms for mobile and embedded platforms at scale, from concept through production deployment. Profile and optimize algorithm performance across memory, compute, power, and bandwidth constraints on SoCs with embedded accelerators.…See more Lead system and algorithm-level architecture, collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams, and provide technical mentorship to engineers across experience levels.

Verification Software Engineer on Qualcomm's Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for developing and scaling system-level validation content and automation frameworks for pre- and post-silicon SoC validation. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, Python, and bare-metal software development, with hands-on debugging across hardware-software interfaces, emulation platforms, and silicon debug tools.…See more Engineers will work on functional verification, concurrency testing, and performance analysis for modem and RF subsystems, applying AI/ML techniques to improve validation productivity. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge data center and mobile SoCs with opportunity to build scalable solutions across diverse system architectures.

Qualcomm seeks a Verification Software Engineer to join the Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for end-to-end silicon quality across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role involves designing and scaling system-level validation content, developing bare-metal test frameworks, and performing hardware-software co-debug across SoC architectures.…See more Engineers will write C/C++ and Python code for functional and performance validation of modem and RF hardware engines, analyze failures, and apply AI/ML techniques to improve validation productivity. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge data-center and mobile SoCs, requiring strong low-level programming, debug tools expertise (JTAG, logic analyzers), and ability to work across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance management (DVFS) for ARM-based systems. You will debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and lead a team of engineers.…See more The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, system architecture analysis, and hands-on experience with FPGA and QEMU-based pre-silicon development.

Develop, test, and deliver software and firmware for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs), including designing embedded systems in C/C++, writing device drivers and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART), integrating sensors and hardware components, and conducting at-sea testing and validation. The role spans both embedded firmware development and hardware design, requiring hands-on prototyping, PCB work, lab testing with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and occasional travel for sea trials.…See more You will collaborate on component selection, system optimization, regression testing, and may operate UUV systems during evaluation.

The Embedded Software Engineer III designs and implements embedded software for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems, including real-time monitoring, power management, and Linux board support packages for flight applications. The role requires proficiency in C/C++ on embedded Linux and RTOS platforms, experience with ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures, bootloader/kernel customization, and networking/security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec).…See more Responsibilities include interfacing with FPGA systems (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago), cryptographic implementations, and close collaboration with hardware teams to deliver low-SWaP aerospace solutions. Candidates must have 5+ years of embedded software development and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Senior Staff Firmware Development Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying CPU power management firmware for Qualcomm SoCs in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience, deep expertise in embedded firmware development with C/assembly, RTOS/OS kernel driver development, and ARM v8 architecture.…See more Will collaborate with hardware teams, contribute to open-source communities, mentor engineers, and participate in platform bring-up, boot, RAS, debug, security, and runtime services across multiple verticals.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on implementing existing DSP algorithms into production-quality embedded C/C++ software for modern CPU and GPU architectures. Responsibilities include translating reference models into optimized real-time code, working with ARM-based System-on-Chip and embedded Linux environments, collaborating with FPGA and signal processing engineers, and leading embedded software delivery for customer programs.…See more Requires strong commercial experience in C/C++ embedded development, real-time algorithm implementation, embedded systems optimization, and direct customer engagement.

Design and optimize video analysis and quality assessment algorithms for next-generation video codec hardware accelerators (FPGA/ASIC). Implement C-models and firmware for advanced video encoding, collaborating across algorithm, architecture, software, and hardware teams.…See more Apply machine learning techniques including deep learning frameworks and transformer architectures for ROI detection, content understanding, and feature extraction. Integrate algorithms into production VOD/live streaming workflows and validate impact through A/B testing and objective quality metrics (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM).

Design and optimize video analysis, quality assessment, and encoding algorithms for hardware-accelerated video codec solutions (FPGA/ASIC). Develop C-models and firmware for real-time video processing, implementing algorithms for ROI detection, content understanding, frame-level rate control, and objective quality metrics.…See more Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to integrate algorithms into production VOD and live-streaming workflows, validate performance through A/B testing, and optimize end-to-end video quality. The role requires strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python, knowledge of video quality standards (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM), and ideally experience with deep learning frameworks, video codecs, or embedded real-time systems.