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$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 1 day ago

Staff Windows Developer role focused on debugger development and Windows-on-Snapdragon embedded systems. Requires strong C/C++ programming skills, Windows kernel debugging experience (WinDbg), ARM/SoC debugging expertise, and deep OS internals knowledge.… The role involves end-to-end product lifecycle work including requirements gathering, design, development, and cross-team coordination to bring up and support Windows on Snapdragon chipsets.

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$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 1 day ago

Senior Wireless Software Engineer role focused on embedded systems and real-time firmware development for DSP and Arm architectures. Requires deep expertise in modern C/C++, operating systems internals (RTOS), data structures, and embedded debugging techniques.… The role uniquely emphasizes AI-native engineering practices, including using AI coding assistants and agentic tools to augment the development workflow, managing AI-assisted code generation and test synthesis, and critically evaluating AI output for safety and correctness in real-time constraints.

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$169,800 – $254,600 · Posted 3 days ago

Senior Staff Windows Developer role focused on debugger development for Windows on Snapdragon devices. Requires deep embedded Windows software expertise, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and hands-on experience debugging ARM SoC systems.… Will participate in an Agile Scrum team to design, develop, and support Windows-on-Snapdragon product lines, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to triage and resolve chipset issues.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$145,600 – $218,400 · Posted 3 days ago

Lead validation of clock, power, reset, and power-management architectures for next-generation AI accelerator SoCs, owning pre-silicon and post-silicon validation of clocking infrastructure, PMIC integration, DVFS, and low-power features across multi-die systems. Develop bare-metal validation frameworks, test plans, and automation using C, Python, and Perl; debug complex power, performance, and stability issues in collaboration with architecture, design, verification, and firmware teams.… Define validation methodologies and stress workloads for AI training and inference scenarios, and drive power subsystem bring-up readiness across program milestones. Requires 5+ years of SoC validation experience, proficiency in C and Python, hands-on lab instrumentation skills, and prior exposure to clock and power validation.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 4 days ago

Develop and optimize Linux Kernel features for ARM-based systems, focusing on virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance technologies (DVFS). Debug complex software issues using JTAG and other tools, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and drive system software improvements for ARMv8/ARMv9 platforms.… Perform pre-silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms, analyze system requirements, and propose corresponding architectures. Lead security initiatives including threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and secure product development processes.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$109,400 – $164,200 · Posted 4 days ago

Design and optimize modem software for embedded systems, focusing on performance analysis, architectural trade-offs, and real-world workload optimization. Conduct pre-silicon evaluations, profile silicon behavior, and develop debugging and validation tools.… Apply data-driven analysis and machine-learning techniques to identify bottlenecks across multiple chipset generations and implement solutions through software optimization, cache tuning, and memory management.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 4 days ago

Senior Windows OS Drivers Developer Engineer at Qualcomm developing drivers and OS-level software for Windows on Snapdragon devices. The role requires embedded Windows software expertise, deep OS kernel knowledge (Windows/Linux), and strong C/C++ programming skills, with hands-on debugging of ARM SoCs using tools like WinDbg and JTAG.… Responsibilities include gathering requirements, designing features, debugging complex system issues, and coordinating across internal and external teams to support the full product lifecycle.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 4 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Qualcomm's Data Center Business Unit, developing software and firmware for cloud edge and data center ML acceleration on high-performance silicon. The role requires deep embedded systems expertise including BSP, device driver development, RTOS, secure boot, TrustZone, and low-level peripheral interfaces (I2C/SPI/UART), combined with knowledge of ML frameworks and data movement optimization.… You will work on critical technologies like ML acceleration, in-memory processing, memory management, and virtualization across cross-functional international teams. Requires 2+ years of low-level C programming, proficiency with GNU/LLVM tools, embedded Linux, JTAG/SWD debugging, and multi-threaded SoC architecture understanding.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 5 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on designing and developing software/firmware for cloud edge and data center ML accelerators on Qualcomm silicon. The engineer will work on ML acceleration, memory management, virtualization, and board support packages (BSP), device drivers, RTOS, secure boot, and peripheral interfaces (PCIe, I2C/SPI/UART, DMA).… Requires 2+ years of low-level C programming on embedded platforms with proficiency in BSP development, device driver work, Embedded Linux, RTOS, and debugging tools (JTAG/SWD). Preferred experience includes ML frameworks (PyTorch, JAX), QuRT RTOS, and Qualcomm-specific middleware.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$101,400 – $152,200 · Posted 6 days ago

Verification Software Engineer at Qualcomm's Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for developing and scaling system-level validation content and automation frameworks for SoCs across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role involves designing test content in C/C++ and Python, debugging across hardware and software boundaries, and validating complex SoC domains including modems, RF, and SERDES interfaces.… Engineers will work on bare-metal validation, performance/power analysis, and silicon bring-up across data-center and mobile platforms, with exposure to simulation, emulation (Veloce/FPGA), and lab debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 6 days ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge products, with deep expertise in C/C++ development on embedded platforms, BSP/device driver development, RTOS, and secure boot architecture. Collaborate with hardware, systems, and architecture teams to deliver system-level software solutions.… Required: 2+ years software engineering experience, proficiency in C with GNU/LLVM tools and JTAG/SWD debugging, BSP and device driver development, Embedded Linux, and RTOS fundamentals.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$109,400 – $164,200 · Posted 7 days ago

Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem firmware across protocol layers and drivers while meeting strict latency, memory, and power constraints. You will own end-to-end feature delivery from requirements through on-target bring-up, apply rigorous data-structure and algorithm design, and pioneer AI-native development practices by integrating AI coding agents, LLM-based code review, and automated test synthesis into daily workflows.… Debug complex multi-layer issues on target hardware using JTAG, logic analyzers, and AI-assisted log/crash analysis. Mentor peers on embedded fundamentals and AI-native engineering techniques while contributing to design reviews and engineering standards.

San DiegoLast seen 5 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 7 days ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. Develop BSP and device drivers, perform board bring-up, and work with RTOS and secure boot architecture on embedded platforms.… Debug using JTAG/SWD and GNU/LLVM tools, write unit tests, and collaborate with hardware and systems engineers on system-level software solutions. Requires 2+ years of embedded software experience, proficiency in C, and deep knowledge of SoC architecture, multi-threaded programming, and embedded Linux environments.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 7 days ago

Verification Software Engineer at Qualcomm's Modem/Chiplet Validation & Emulation team, responsible for developing system-level validation content and automation frameworks for SoC silicon across pre- and post-silicon phases. The role requires low-level programming in C/C++, Python, and Assembly, combined with hardware-software co-debug across modem, RF, and SERDES interfaces, performance/power analysis, and lab debug tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes).… Engineers will design scalable test frameworks, bare-metal validation content, and infrastructure for functional, concurrency, and stress testing, with exposure to cutting-edge mobile and data-center SoCs.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$145,600 – $218,400 · Posted 7 days ago

Lead bring-up, debug, and failure analysis for Server/Compute/Mobile SoCs in pre-Si and post-Si phases, using RTL inspection, JTAG, and lab equipment to root-cause issues at the platform level. Develop and execute debug strategies and plans to help partners rapidly triage and isolate failing components, including PVT and marginality analysis.… Investigate manufacturing defects, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions to improve product quality. Requires 6+ years of embedded platform enabling, pre/post-silicon debug, and complex issue resolution experience, plus strong understanding of RTL, low-level hardware/software debugging, CPU/SoC architectures, and server-specific boot and reboot scenarios.

San DiegoLast seen 5 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 8 days ago

The Product & Test Engineer will validate and debug new silicon, develop ATE hardware and software solutions, and characterize device performance across process and operating conditions. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to develop test methodologies for advanced packaging technologies and release cost-effective production test solutions to mass production.… Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering and 3+ years of silicon bring-up, high-volume manufacturing, or related hardware engineering experience. Experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers), ATE platforms like Advantest 93K SOC, and DFT techniques is preferred.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$159,600 – $239,400 · Posted 11 days ago

Staff-level software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining debug software across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling at the system level. The role requires deep expertise in debugging complex SoCs and high-performance CPU architectures, including JTAG, trace, and crash analysis, with proficiency in C, C++, assembly, and Python.… You will troubleshoot integrated system defects, collaborate across hardware and firmware teams to identify root causes, and drive technical decisions during design and debug reviews. This position demands strong systems knowledge, independent technical ownership, and the ability to influence architectural decisions across a cross-functional organization.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
Posted 11 days ago

AMD is seeking an AI Systems Security Architect to drive system-wide threat modeling and security analysis across hardware, firmware, and software platforms. The role involves designing secure debug architectures, writing platform security specifications, and leveraging AI-assisted engineering tooling to accelerate security analysis.… The ideal candidate has deep expertise in computer architecture, confidential computing, root of trust, boot chain architecture, firmware security, cryptography, and threat modeling at platform scope, with proficiency in C/C++ and experience securing AI/ML workloads at datacenter scale.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$153,600 – $215,000 · Posted 12 days ago

Lead embedded software and firmware development for Amazon's satellite RF systems, designing and implementing ASIC firmware, command systems, telemetry processing, and autonomous capabilities. Write robust software in Linux and RTOS environments, build hardware interfaces using protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, and Ethernet, and drive security architecture through threat modeling and secure coding practices.… Collaborate with hardware design teams to bring custom silicon from concept through secure bring-up and integration, optimizing for space-grade reliability and production testing.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 12 days ago

This role develops Windows device drivers for Snapdragon SoC products as part of an Agile Scrum team. You will gather requirements, design, and implement key features across the Windows-on-Snapdragon platform while coordinating with internal and external teams to support, triage, and unblock chipset issues.… Strong embedded Windows and OS kernel expertise is required, with hands-on proficiency in C/C++, Python, and debugging tools like WinDbg and JTAG on ARM and other SoCs. The position demands solid understanding of OS concepts, processor architecture, memory management, and multi-threading in embedded environments.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 12 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for 5G-Advanced and early 6G protocol stacks on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset. Work across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers to implement 3GPP-compliant features, develop real-time scheduling and resource management algorithms, and use custom scripting to dynamically reconfigure modems based on network conditions and AI-driven signals.… Requires strong C/C++ embedded systems expertise, real-time OS experience (RTOS), wireless communication principles, and the ability to debug complex field issues and optimize performance in latency-critical environments.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 13 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and real-time embedded software for 5G/6G protocol stacks (L1/L2/L3) on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset, implementing 3GPP-compliant features and real-time scheduling algorithms. Work across protocol layers to develop adaptive algorithms that respond to network conditions and AI-driven optimization signals, and architect frameworks enabling OEM and operator partners to deliver differentiated wireless experiences.… Debug complex field issues using protocol logs and trace tools, write and maintain unit and integration tests, and collaborate with systems, architecture, and hardware teams on modem bring-up and performance optimization. Requires strong C/C++ foundation, deep wireless communication principles knowledge, embedded systems expertise, and familiarity with real-time operating systems.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 13 days ago

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for developing and maintaining bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm Automotive reference platforms. Primary duties include early hardware bring-up and debug of new boards and chipsets, implementing test firmware for platform validation and manufacturing, and collaborating across hardware, silicon, and systems teams to resolve integration issues.… Requires 4+ years of software engineering experience with C/C++ and expertise in embedded systems, device drivers, and firmware development. The role involves analyzing failures using lab instrumentation, supporting multiple platform variants, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to code reviews and documentation.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 14 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Software Engineer to develop power and limits management software for chipsets and SoCs. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing software solutions optimized for power efficiency, performing detailed analysis of existing software to improve performance and memory utilization, and developing profiling and debugging tools.… Candidates will work across pre-silicon to commercialization, collaborating with system, power, hardware, and software engineers, and may scope hardware acceleration opportunities.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$121,800 – $182,600 · Posted 15 days ago

Design and develop uniform global methodologies for emulation build generation and debug across FPGA-based emulation platforms at Qualcomm's SoC digital hardware organization. Collaborate with architects, designers, verification engineers, and software teams to support pre-silicon prototyping and bring-up of new SoC designs.… Debug low-level software and hardware issues using tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers, with expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA platforms (Xilinx/Intel), and scripting languages. Requires 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience, with preferred 5+ years in emulation and silicon environments.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago