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.
logic-analyzers jobs in San Diego
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.… 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, develop, and execute system-level test solutions for Qualcomm's leading-edge Snapdragon SoCs across mobile, automotive, compute, and server platforms. Responsibilities include early-stage silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, hardware testing with system software, performance verification across voltage/process/temperature conditions, and creation of automated test content to stress functional, performance, stability, and benchmark aspects.… Develop production screens for system-level issues and partner with engineering teams to create effective test plans and sequencing. Requires 0–3 years of system or bench-level testing experience, strong understanding of computer architecture and operating systems, embedded systems and SoC concepts, and programming skills in C, C++, Python, C#, or .NET.
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.… 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.… 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.
Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem firmware across protocol layers and drivers while meeting strict latency, memory, and power constraints. Pioneer AI-native development practices by integrating AI coding agents, LLM-based code review, and automated test synthesis into daily workflows to accelerate delivery and debugging.… Own end-to-end feature delivery from requirements through on-target bring-up, and debug complex multi-layer hardware issues using AI-assisted analysis. Requires deep expertise in modern C/C++, embedded systems (DSP/Arm architectures), RTOS internals, data structures, and hands-on target hardware debugging, combined with practical experience using AI coding assistants and agentic tools.
Senior Software QA Engineer responsible for validating Firestorm's avionics platform—embedded Linux and RTOS flight computers, drivers, middleware, and safety-critical interfaces. Will design and execute risk-based test strategies (feature, exploratory, regression, acceptance) across HIL/SIL rigs, build Python-driven automation for serial/CAN/Ethernet I/O and fault injection, and instrument diagnostics to isolate timing and state issues before Flight Test.… Expected to own system testing end-to-end, validate robustness under degraded conditions (jitter, packet loss, brownouts, watchdog resets), and collaborate with avionics, autonomy, radio, and payload teams to harden reliability on aircraft.
This role focuses on system-level testing and validation of Qualcomm's leading-edge SoC products (Snapdragon, mobile, compute, automotive, server chipsets). The engineer will conduct early-stage silicon bring-up, post-silicon validation, and develop automated test content to stress systems across functional, performance, stability, and benchmark dimensions under various operating conditions.… Responsibilities include hardware characterization, software integration testing, creation of production screens, and collaboration with IC design and development teams. The position requires proficiency in embedded systems, SoC testing concepts, test case development, lab instrumentation, and programming in C/C++, Python, or C#.
The DUV Software Group at Cymer seeks a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to develop and implement test plans for embedded real-time control systems used in laser-based electro-mechanical equipment. You will design test cases, execute testing in laboratory environments, analyze requirements for completeness, conduct code and design reviews, and collaborate with Systems, Algorithms, and Software engineers to ensure reliability and performance.… The role requires hands-on experience with hard real-time embedded systems, actuators, motors, sensors, RTOS, and distributed control architectures, plus proficiency with test automation, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and data analysis. You'll translate requirements into verification strategies, trace problems to root cause, and maintain auditable test documentation across the full software development lifecycle.
Digital Test Engineers will create test solutions for Qualcomm silicon validation, characterization, and manufacturing enablement across microprocessors, high-speed I/O, logic, and memory IP. The role involves hands-on work with test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, network analyzers), signal integrity analysis, and development using Python, Java, and Linux.… Candidates will support product introduction across multiple specializations including DFT/yield management, AI/ML-driven test development, and emerging areas like 2.5D/3D IC testing and photonic integrated circuits. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years of hardware engineering experience.