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gdb jobs in San Diego

$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 2 days ago

A security-focused software engineer will perform vulnerability research against software stacks, design and implement security tools and embedded software solutions, and conduct code reviews and regression testing. The role requires deep expertise in reverse engineering, memory management, and low-level debugging across x86 and ARM architectures, with hands-on experience in tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, gdb, and JTAG. Candidates should have 3+ years of embedded software engineering experience, strong Linux fundamentals, and demonstrated ability to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. LLM experience to augment reverse engineering and vulnerability discovery is preferred.

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$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Staff Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and integrating hypervisor and System Memory Management Unit (SMMU) firmware for Qualcomm's SoC platforms used in mobile, automotive, compute, and IoT devices. The engineer will work on low-level firmware that interfaces with bootloaders, Linux, and TrustZone, requiring deep expertise in ARM CPU architecture, virtualization, kernel development, and secure coding. Responsibilities include firmware feature design, cross-team collaboration with hardware and ASIC teams, debugging and verification, code review, and technical documentation. Requires 2+ years of C/C++ programming with 4+ years total software engineering experience and strong background in OS/kernel development, computer architecture, and embedded systems.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

A software security engineer focused on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and embedded software development for government customers. The role involves performing end-to-end vulnerability research against software stacks, designing and implementing security tools, developing embedded software solutions, conducting code reviews, and writing technical documentation. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python, deep Linux knowledge, x86/ARM architecture expertise, reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra), and debugging utilities (gdb, strace, ltrace). Experience with Android, Trace32/JTAG, Git, and LLMs for augmenting reverse engineering workflows is preferred.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$115,000 – $200,000 · Posted 4 days ago

Design, implement, and integrate software for embedded Linux targets, including headless applications, drivers, and servers. Configure Linux kernels and board support packages, troubleshoot system-level issues across the embedded Linux stack, and perform feasibility studies and performance analysis. Requires 4+ years of embedded Linux integration and embedded software development experience, proficiency in C++ and Python, 2+ years with Yocto Project, and experience with device drivers, cross-compilation, and kernel development.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$155,600 – $233,400 · Posted 9 days ago

Join Illumina's Primary Analysis team to design and develop high-performance signal processing software for genomic data analysis. You will architect C/C++ solutions for multi-threaded, real-time applications running on Linux, optimize algorithms for genomic base calling from image signals, and collaborate across bioinformatics, instrument design, and quality teams. The role demands expertise in memory management, performance optimization, debugging tools, and unit testing, with 8+ years of professional software development experience.

San DiegoLast seen 7 days ago
$155,600 – $233,400 · Posted 10 days ago

Staff Software Engineer at Illumina's Primary Analysis team designing high-performance signal processing pipelines for genomic data analysis. The role involves architecting C/C++ software for multi-threaded, memory-optimized Linux applications that detect genomic signals from images, with responsibilities including algorithm development, performance optimization, debugging, and collaboration across bioinformatics, instrument design, and quality teams. Requires 8+ years of professional software development experience, deep expertise in C/C++, multi-threading, memory management, and debugging/profiling tools, plus strong object-oriented design and unit testing practices.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$104,000 – $116,480 · Posted 10 days ago

This role develops and integrates device platforms with cloud management systems for wireless edge and IoT devices across Tier-1 carrier networks. The engineer will build middleware, APIs, and services; implement device management protocols (TR-069, TR-369/USP, SNMP); perform provisioning, telemetry ingestion, and firmware-over-the-air updates; and conduct end-to-end integration testing in lab environments simulating real-world conditions. The position requires proficiency in C/C++, Go, or Python on embedded and Linux systems, strong protocol debugging skills (Wireshark, GDB), and hands-on experience with cellular networking standards, REST/gRPC APIs, and remote device management. Success demands close collaboration across distributed teams, carrier certification support, and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware-software-network integration issues independently.

San DiegoLast seen 8 days ago