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gdb jobs in San Diego

$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 14 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Software Engineer to develop end-to-end solutions across the Android Stack and Linux kernel, working in both user space and kernel space. The role involves collaborating with systems and architecture teams to build system-level software adhering to Android framework and Linux kernel principles.… Required expertise includes OS fundamentals, Linux kernel, device driver models, and hands-on experience with Java, C++, Python, Android Application Framework, native services, and debugging tools (gdb, T32, crash analysis). Experience with Linux kernel driver development and AI/ML software development is preferred.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$169,800 – $254,600 · Posted 14 days ago

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading a small team to develop end-to-end solutions across the Android stack and Linux kernel, working on both user space and kernel space components. The role requires deep expertise in operating systems, Android frameworks, and Linux kernel programming, with collaboration across systems, multimedia, and architecture teams.… Candidates must have 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years hands-on programming in C, C++, Java, or Python, with preferred experience in Android Application Framework, kernel drivers, debugging tools, and system-level programming.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$120,000 – $140,000 · Posted 22 days ago

Senior embedded software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded software for safety-critical systems. The role involves preparing design specifications, conducting module and integration testing using Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation, performing code reviews, and mentoring junior staff.… Requires 10+ years of embedded software development experience in C, proficiency with development tools (GitLab, Jira, LDRA, Arm Development Studio, Visual Studio, GDB), and demonstrated expertise in safety-critical environments (DO-178, ISO 26262). Will collaborate with customers and engineering teams, with occasional onsite presence required in Wilmington, NC.

San DiegoLast seen 21 days ago
$109,400 – $164,200 · Posted 25 days ago

Qualcomm is seeking a Software Engineer to develop 5G/6G wireless systems for a Test Base Station platform. The role focuses on designing and implementing Radio Access Network Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) functionality in C++ as a Linux service, including channel configuration, scheduler optimization, and multi-threaded, real-time software.… Responsibilities span specification interpretation, feature development through commercialization, cross-layer integration with RRC and PHY components, and performance optimization for latency and throughput.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 25 days ago

A software security engineer role focused on vulnerability research, secure embedded software design, and tool development for government partners. The engineer will perform end-to-end vulnerability analysis against software stacks, design and implement embedded solutions, conduct code reviews and regression testing, and write technical documentation.… The role requires 2+ years of programming experience in C/C++/Java/Python, strong knowledge of x86 and ARM architectures, Linux fundamentals, reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra), and experience with security vulnerability identification and remediation.

San DiegoLast seen 25 days ago
Posted 27 days ago

Senior embedded software engineer leading secure firmware development for satellite communication systems. Designs and implements hardware interfaces using protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet with embedded security controls.… Collaborates with hardware architects and security teams to bring custom silicon from concept through secure verification and production integration. Requires 7+ years of professional software engineering with deep expertise in secure embedded systems, RTOS, real-time constraints, threat modeling, and penetration testing methodologies.

San DiegoLast seen 5 days ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 27 days ago

Qualcomm is seeking a software engineer to develop and optimize 5G/6G Radio Access Network Layer 2 functionality for a Test Base Station. The role focuses on designing real-time, multi-threaded C++ software running on Linux, implementing MAC/RLC/PDCP/SDAP protocols per 3GPP specifications, and optimizing channel schedulers and data-plane paths for latency and throughput.… The candidate will debug, profile, and collaborate across distributed teams integrating with Layer 1 (PHY) and Layer 3 (RRC) components.

San DiegoLast seen 26 days ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 28 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize 5G/6G Radio Access Network Layer 2 software (MAC, RLC, PDCP, SDAP) in C++ running as a Linux service on multi-core platforms. Translate 3GPP specifications into requirements, implement channel schedulers and data-plane paths, and debug for latency, throughput, and reliability.… Collaborate across distributed teams on real-time-sensitive, multi-threaded NodeB software with continuous integration support.

San DiegoLast seen 27 days ago
Posted 28 days ago

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#.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 26 days ago
$99,400 – $149,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced wireless algorithms and communication protocols on general-purpose compute servers in Qualcomm Research's 6G initiative. You will work across the full development lifecycle—from design through integration and testing—optimizing real-time systems, debugging with standard embedded tools, and collaborating with system architects, RF, and baseband engineers.… The role requires proficiency in C/C++, multi-threading, and OS fundamentals, with hands-on experience in performance optimization, technical design reviews, and subsystem-level integration.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$122,500 – $183,700 · Posted 1 month ago

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.… 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.

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

Design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced wireless algorithms and protocols on general-purpose compute platforms within Qualcomm Research's 6G initiative. You will work across the full development lifecycle—from prototyping through integration and testing—optimizing for real-time performance while collaborating with system architects, RF/baseband engineers, and cross-functional teams.… This role demands strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise, with proficiency in multi-threading, OS fundamentals, and debugging tools (gdb, perf). You'll contribute to technical design reviews, create high-quality documentation, and drive pre-commercial interoperability trials and industry showcases.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$179,000 – $268,400 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading technical strategy and architecture for networking software solutions at Qualcomm. Requires 7+ years of embedded software, systems software, or device driver development experience with deep C programming expertise and Linux kernel internals knowledge.… Will own technical execution plans, lead cross-functional engineering teams, influence product direction, and mentor engineers while balancing performance, scalability, reliability, and long-term roadmap requirements.

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

A software security engineer will perform vulnerability research against software stacks, design and implement security tools and embedded software solutions, conduct code reviews and regression testing, and write technical documentation on vulnerabilities and mitigations. The role requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, plus strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals, x86/ARM architectures, and reverse-engineering tools.… Candidates should have experience with debugging tools (gdb, strace, objdump), IDA Pro or Ghidra, Android platform tools, and familiarity with LLMs for augmenting vulnerability discovery.

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$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 1 month 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.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 1 month 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 2 days ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 1 month 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 26 days ago
$115,000 – $200,000 · Posted 1 month 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 23 days ago
$155,600 – $233,400 · Posted 1 month 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 10 days ago
$155,600 – $233,400 · Posted 1 month 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 1 month ago
$104,000 – $116,480 · Posted 1 month 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 1 month ago