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memory-management jobs in San Diego

$120,000 – $190,000 · Posted 3 days ago

Senior C++ engineer responsible for architecting and implementing core features of EdgeOS and EdgeOS RT middleware for autonomous systems. You'll develop runtime services and abstractions across Linux, real-time operating systems, and resource-constrained platforms; design debugging and evaluation tooling; and contribute to EdgeOS Language (an interface definition language).… This role requires 7+ years of C++ production experience, strong multithreading and embedded systems expertise, and collaboration with autonomy and systems engineers from design through integration.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$120,000 – $190,000 · Posted 3 days ago

Shield AI seeks a Senior C++ Engineer to design and develop the Hivemind Foundations middleware framework for autonomous systems, focusing on EdgeOS and EdgeOS RT. You will own architecture and implementation of critical runtime services and abstractions across Linux, real-time operating systems, and resource-constrained platforms, while developing debugging and observability tooling and contributing to EdgeOS Language, their interface definition language.… The role requires 7+ years of production C++ experience with deep expertise in multithreaded systems, embedded platforms, systems programming, and real-time operating systems, alongside strong software engineering practices including automated testing and technical documentation.

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
$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
$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
$104,500 – $156,700 · Posted 10 days ago

Compiler Software Engineer responsible for designing and enhancing compiler toolchains and development tools for Qualcomm's mobile and compute products across gaming, image processing, AR/VR, and machine learning domains. The role involves working with processor architectures (DSP, CPU, NSP), optimizing code compilation, building simulators and debuggers, and applying mathematical techniques for performance and power efficiency.… Will assist in developing industry-standard tools using frameworks like LLVM, GCC, MLIR, and TVM, and work on intermediate representation and program optimization. Works under supervision on compiler infrastructure and programming tools to support software developers.

San DiegoLast seen 8 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
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 13 days ago

Senior systems software engineer focused on power optimization for Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans hardware-software integration across firmware, Linux kernel, and Android, requiring expertise in low-power design, DVFS, scheduler optimization, and post-silicon power debugging.… Responsibilities include prototyping power features from pre-silicon through productization, executing power KPI optimization across real workloads, and building power telemetry and analysis infrastructure. Strong foundation in computer architecture, embedded systems, and OS fundamentals required; hands-on firmware and Linux kernel development experience essential.

San DiegoLast seen 11 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
$128,900 – $219,100 · Posted 13 days ago

Senior Software Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining ServiceNow's server-side JavaScript engine and runtime systems. Responsible for optimizing execution engines, memory management, and performance at the systems level while owning code from design through production delivery.… Requires deep expertise in compiler and runtime systems, distributed systems, and backend programming, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and architect scalable, modular solutions for the platform.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$128,900 – $219,100 · Posted 14 days ago

Senior Software Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining ServiceNow's server-side JavaScript engine and runtime systems. Responsibilities include owning code across the full lifecycle from design through production delivery, optimizing execution engines and memory management, and architecting modular systems for scalability.… Requires 3+ years of experience with Java or equivalent OO languages, deep knowledge of language internals and backend systems programming, and expertise in data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and performance optimization at scale.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 14 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Senior System Software Engineer to optimize power efficiency across Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from architecture and modeling through post-silicon debug, validation, and productization, requiring expertise in firmware, Linux kernel, and system software optimization.… Responsibilities include driving end-to-end power optimization across hardware/software boundaries, owning post-silicon power KPI execution, performing trade-off analysis on scheduler and DVFS algorithms, and developing power debug and automation infrastructure. The position demands strong embedded software development experience, deep understanding of computer architecture and OS fundamentals, and hands-on work with firmware and kernel-level tuning.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 14 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Systems Software Power Engineer to optimize power efficiency across Snapdragon mobile SoCs. The role spans the full lifecycle from architecture and design through post-silicon debug, validation, and productization, requiring deep expertise in power architectures, control loops, and low-power techniques.… The engineer will prototype and evaluate power features using pre-silicon platforms and post-silicon bring-up, perform trade-off analysis on scheduler and DVFS algorithms, and develop firmware, Linux kernel, and system-level optimizations. The position demands hands-on embedded software development, Linux kernel experience, computer architecture fundamentals, and electrical engineering knowledge of low-power design principles.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
Posted 14 days ago

Senior Software Engineer developing swarm robotics systems using C++ for drone and ground-station core processes, Python for web services, and Java/Kotlin for Android clients. The role includes designing new swarming algorithms, extending communication protocols, and driving software architecture improvements and development processes.… Requires strong C++ expertise, full-stack web development skills, embedded systems knowledge, Linux proficiency, and a strong mathematical/physics background with vector operations.

San DiegoLast seen 13 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 17 days ago

As a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for next-generation ARM-based data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in areas such as virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to upstream open-source projects.… The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, and experience with debugging tools like JTAG and development on FPGA/QEMU platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 15 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 22 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for 5G-Advanced and early 6G protocol stacks, working across L1/L2/L3 layers to implement 3GPP-compliant features. Develop real-time embedded software on proprietary RTOS (QuRT) with strict latency and throughput constraints, and architect frameworks for resource management and AI-driven optimization.… Collaborate with systems, architecture, and hardware teams on modem integration, performance optimization, and field issue resolution using protocol logs and debugging tools.

San DiegoLast seen 19 days ago
$114,500 – $171,700 · Posted 22 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize modem firmware and software for LTE, 5G-Advanced, and early 6G protocol stacks, implementing 3GPP-compliant features and real-time scheduling algorithms. Develop embedded software on proprietary RTOS (QuRT) with strict latency and throughput constraints, collaborate on modem bring-up and performance optimization, and resolve complex field issues using protocol logs and debugging tools.… The role requires strong C/C++ design skills, deep understanding of wireless communication principles (OFDM, MIMO, channel coding), real-time embedded systems expertise, and familiarity with AI/ML optimization techniques for adaptive modem behavior.

San DiegoLast seen 21 days ago
Posted 23 days ago

Senior Software Engineer role developing reliable, modular, and secure software components for mission-critical federal government systems. Responsibilities include designing and building custom C++ and X Windows applications, web-based middleware, and security-accredited software on RHEL platforms.… Requires proficiency in JavaScript, React, CSS3, HTML5, and low-level operating systems concepts including multi-threading, memory management, and networking. Must maintain an active Secret Clearance and be eligible for Top Secret clearance.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$184,000 – $184,000 · Posted 24 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware systems for Meta's AR, VR, and wearable devices, working across kernel, drivers, and connectivity protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, UWB). Lead hardware bring-up, silicon integration, and power/performance optimization while debugging complex multi-layer system issues and integrating components from partner teams.… Requires 7+ years of software development (3+ in embedded systems) with strong C/C++ expertise, large-scale codebase experience, and demonstrated technical leadership.

San DiegoLast seen 24 days ago
$138,700 – $208,100 · Posted 25 days ago

Senior Graphics Programmer role focused on building and maintaining cross-platform build pipelines, data-packaging systems, and internal developer tools for AAA game titles. Responsibilities include bringing engines to new platforms, resolving low-level crashes and memory issues across console and mobile hardware, managing SDK upgrades, and leading modernization of long-lived build infrastructure.… Requires 5+ years of performance-critical C++ development, strong debugging skills, hands-on experience with build systems (Jenkins, MSBuild, gradle), and proficiency in C# for tools development.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 26 days ago

Windows driver developer role on Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform, responsible for designing and developing drivers and embedded software across the Windows-on-Snapdragon product lifecycle. Requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, deep understanding of OS concepts (Windows/Linux kernel), ARM architecture, and hands-on embedded systems debugging.… Will collaborate across internal and external teams to triage issues, support chipset bring-up, and optimize system performance on ARM-based SoCs.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$170,000 – $190,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Design and implement secure embedded software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGA systems (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago) using C/C++ and Rust. Lead development of Embedded Linux and RTOS solutions, manage inter-process communications on ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures, and implement RFC-compliant networking and security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec).… Apply cryptographic principles including AES, RSA, ECDSA, Secure Boot, and Zero Trust architectures. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers while driving software development, integration, and validation on custom hardware platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$174,000 – $185,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Build and optimize a high-throughput compute stack for reliable, production-grade data ingestion, processing, storage, and delivery. The role focuses on making stateful, multi-threaded pipelines fast and observable under real-world constraints—profiling bottlenecks, hardening recovery behavior, and productizing machine-learning models (neural networks, tree-based, unsupervised) to meet performance, reliability, and quality standards.… You will work alongside algorithm and infrastructure engineers, using measurements to drive performance improvements and ensure production interfaces remain durable as the system evolves. Requires strong systems-level experience with concurrency, I/O, and production debugging in C++, Rust, CUDA, or C; a track record of shipping production software; and hands-on expertise in resilient data pipelines and GPU computing.

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

Qualcomm seeks a Windows Driver Developer to join an Agile Scrum team developing Windows-on-Snapdragon products. You will gather requirements, design, and develop key features across the full product lifecycle, working with kernel-level code, device drivers, and embedded systems while coordinating with internal and external teams to triage and resolve chipset issues.… Strong C/C++ and Python programming skills are required, along with hands-on embedded Windows and Linux kernel development experience, ARM/SoC debugging expertise, and deep OS concepts knowledge. You'll use tools like WinDbg and JTAG for debugging and should demonstrate proficiency in shell scripting, ARM assembly, and embedded OS internals.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago