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

Staff Engineer role driving Generative AI transformation across embedded software and engineering infrastructure at Qualcomm. Responsible for executing GenAI workstreams—converting engineering use cases into production-ready AI-enabled workflows for code generation, review, debugging, test automation, and documentation.… Will build reusable agents, prompts, MCP integrations, and evaluation flows; partner with embedded, platform, and software teams to onboard and increase adoption of secure, measurable GenAI solutions. Requires 4+ years software engineering experience, 3+ years hands-on GenAI/LLM application development, and strong proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Go with embedded systems familiarity.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$120,000 – $150,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Software Developer I/II at a defense contractor developing mission-critical DoD software for air defense, counter-drone, and C4ISR operations. The role involves full-stack web application development using Java and JavaScript, with responsibilities spanning requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems.… Requires 3+ years of hands-on programming experience, familiarity with Agile processes and automated build tools (Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence), and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

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.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$192,600 – $289,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Lead Qualcomm's GenAI transformation for embedded and software engineering, building reusable AI agents, agentic workflows, and developer productivity tools that scale across teams. Partner with platform and engineering teams to establish secure AI practices, governance models, and metrics while serving as a technical thought leader who shapes the organization's transition to AI-native engineering workflows.… Requires Principal-level technical leadership with deep expertise in generative AI, LLM-based systems, and hands-on experience deploying GenAI solutions in complex engineering environments. Collaborate on code generation, code review, test automation, and release readiness use cases while driving measurable productivity and quality improvements.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Qualcomm seeks an embedded software engineer to design and develop core software frameworks across the Snapdragon processor stack, with focus on AI/ML acceleration, inter-processor communication, memory management, and DSP optimization. You will work on low-level system software powering machine learning inference, computer vision, multimedia, automotive, and IoT applications.… The role requires strong C/C++ skills, deep understanding of operating systems, RTOS, multicore architectures, and performance optimization techniques across Linux, Android, and Windows platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$95,000 – $125,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Build and enhance features across a full-stack accounting platform using Angular, C#/.NET, and SQL Server. Design performant, scalable solutions from front-end SPAs to back-end services and distributed messaging systems; troubleshoot production issues; and collaborate with product, analysts, and engineers throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle.… Strong fundamentals in .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL Server, RabbitMQ, and CI/CD tooling required; experience with financial domain applications (accounting, payments, deposits) preferred.

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

Embedded software engineer responsible for driving mobile chipset technology through device driver development, software integration, and system-level debugging. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to verify software stability, design scalable build systems, and ensure Core Platform software meets power and performance KPIs.… Requires hands-on experience with embedded software development, real-time operating systems, build systems, and debugging tools like JTAG, with proficiency in C, C++, assembly, and scripting languages.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
Posted 1 month ago

Prescient Edge seeks a Computer Engineer I to support a federal government client in San Diego. The role involves researching, designing, developing, and testing computer hardware and software programs, with responsibilities spanning system design, algorithm development, technical problem-solving, and software evaluation.… The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration. Strong programming skills in languages like C, C++, and Java are essential, with focus on algorithm development and programming problem-solving rather than code writing alone.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
Posted 1 month ago

Computer Engineer II will research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and software systems for a federal government client. The role involves designing and developing software systems, analyzing user needs, and solving technical problems using strong programming fundamentals.… Requires 3 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
Posted 1 month ago

Prescient Edge seeks a Computer Engineer IV with 10+ years of experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks to support a federal government client. The role involves research, design, development, and testing of computer hardware and software systems, including algorithm development, systems analysis, and technical problem-solving.… Requires a Master's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration. Must hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$116,175 – $237,375 · Posted 1 month ago

Lead Oracle EBS Financials and Oracle Cloud ERP implementations for tax clients, with primary focus on direct tax engines, compliance, and reporting solutions. Design and implement technology solutions addressing corporate tax needs across compliance, reporting, and planning functions.… Manage cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and drive business development while maintaining a hybrid work model with 2–3 days per week in-person co-location and up to 50% travel.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$120,000 – $150,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Software Developer I/II at G2 Software Systems will perform full software engineering lifecycle activities—planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, debugging—on large-scale mission-critical defense software systems. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web application development experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on use of Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence in automated development environments.… Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Preferred experience includes 5+ years total programming background and relational database work (H2 DB).

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$95,000 – $125,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Build and enhance an accounting platform as an intermediate software engineer at Axos Bank's Zenith business unit, working full-stack from Angular SPAs to C#/.NET services and SQL Server databases. You'll design, develop, test, and maintain features end-to-end, troubleshoot production issues across distributed systems (RabbitMQ, HTTP APIs), and collaborate with product owners and engineers throughout the Agile lifecycle.… The role requires strong fundamentals in .NET, C#, Angular, TypeScript, SQL Server, and system integration patterns, plus experience authoring unit and integration tests and building responsive single-page applications.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Staff-level embedded audio software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and technically leading audio software that runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. The role requires managing requirements analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration while ensuring performance, latency, power, and stability metrics are met.… Candidates must have 4+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 2+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python, with preference for 8+ years in embedded systems development.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Qualcomm's Data Center Business Unit focused on designing and developing software/firmware for cloud edge and data center ML acceleration on high-performance silicon. The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems including board support packages, device drivers, RTOS, secure boot, TrustZone, and low-speed peripherals (I2C/SPI/UART), combined with proficiency in C/C++ development, debugging with JTAG/SWD, and embedded Linux.… Responsibilities include ML acceleration, process-in-memory optimization, memory management, virtualization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidate has 2+ years of low-level C programming and background in SoC architecture, DMA, PCIe, and multi-threaded programming.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$192,600 – $289,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Director/Principal Engineer leading all technical aspects of automotive software programs with OEM customers, including Cockpit (IVI) and ADAS initiatives. Responsibilities span technical leadership of SoC, platform software, tools, and system integration; program execution across concept through SOP and maintenance phases; and serving as the primary technical liaison between customer engineering executives and Qualcomm's internal teams.… The role requires coordinating cross-functional engineering workstreams (hardware, software, systems, safety, security, tools, test), driving resolution of critical technical issues, and translating customer needs into platform requirements and solutions.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$162,600 – $244,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Sr. Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software systems for secure government platforms, with emphasis on bootloader-to-application layers.… Role requires strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise (6+ years), experience with platforms like Android, Linux, QNX, and RTOS, and ability to debug complex issues across the full software stack. Responsibilities include system integration, technical documentation, collaboration with test/systems teams, and direct customer engagement at technical exchange meetings. Ideal candidate has deep knowledge of subsystems like modem, BSP, networking, compute/AI, multimedia, or platform security.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$140,800 – $211,200 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying on-device AI prototype software for edge computing applications. The role requires expert-level proficiency in C++ and Python, deep knowledge of ML frameworks like PyTorch, and hands-on experience with low-level system debugging, performance tuning, and native inference driver development.… You will work in a multi-disciplinary research team advancing generative AI technology for the edge, including model fine-tuning, hardware acceleration, model quantization, and edge inference. A strong theoretical background in deep learning combined with embedded software development experience and modern software engineering best practices is essential.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$162,600 – $244,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Senior Staff Windows Developer role focused on debugger development for Windows on Snapdragon products. You will design and develop key features across the Windows-on-Snapdragon platform, coordinate with internal and external teams to triage and resolve chipset issues, and leverage strong C/C++ and embedded systems expertise.… The role requires deep knowledge of Windows/Linux kernel internals, ARM architecture, device drivers, and debugger tools like WinDbg and JTAG, with 6+ years of software engineering experience.

San DiegoLast seen 19 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 1 month ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and specialized utility programs for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. Collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, and test engineers to design system-level software solutions, define performance requirements, and ensure solutions meet customer needs.… Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 2+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), and 2+ years of hands-on experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.

San DiegoLast seen 18 days ago
$248,000 – $372,000 · Posted 1 month ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$120,000 – $150,000 · Posted 1 month ago

G2 Software Systems seeks a Software Developer I or II to perform full-stack software engineering on mission-critical DoD defense systems, including planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript experience for full-stack web applications, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on work in automated development environments (Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence).… The developer will work independently and collaboratively on large-scale software systems supporting air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and C4ISR operations.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$248,000 – $372,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Sr. Director leading Qualcomm's next-generation AI accelerator platform software strategy, architecture, and delivery.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$84,000 – $139,950 · Posted 1 month ago

Software Engineer II providing on-site development for the Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Family of Systems. Responsibilities include refactoring legacy Java/JavaScript code, building modular and reusable code, orchestrating software branch integration, developing and integrating RESTful APIs, and researching new system features and improvements.… Requires 2+ years of software development experience in Java, Python, or Node.js, hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, BitBucket), and a DoD 8570-compliant security certification (SSCP or Security+ CE).

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$111,100 – $185,100 · Posted 1 month ago

Software Engineer III will provide on-site development and support for the Ship's Signal Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Family of Systems, including refactoring legacy Java/JavaScript code, building modular and reusable components, and orchestrating integration of competing software branches. The role requires 5+ years of professional experience in software development or computer networks, 2+ years in systems or software engineering, and proficiency with Java, C, C++, scripting languages (Ansible, PowerShell, Bash), virtualization platforms (VMware vCenter), and DevOps tooling (Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory).… Responsibilities include researching and implementing system integrations, troubleshooting existing code, designing new systems, and recommending innovative features. Security+ certification is required within 6 months of hire, and the role demands ability to analyze specifications, ensure code quality, and work across the full SDLC.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago