microprocessor-design jobs in San Diego

Design RTL for high-performance Hexagon/NPU processor cores used in mobile SoCs, servers, IoT, and automotive applications. Work across the full ASIC design flow from RTL through GDS2, collaborating with architecture, physical design, and verification teams on timing closure, power optimization, and area reduction.…See more Develop SystemVerilog RTL, run frontend design tools (linting, CDC, LEC, CLP), and support hardware integration and design verification. Requires 2+ years of practical RTL development experience with microprocessor design knowledge.

Senior software engineer developing embedded real-time operating systems (QuRT OS, Zephyr) for high-performance microprocessors. Independently designs, develops, and tests well-defined blocks and complex features while meeting quality, functionality, power, and performance standards.…See more Requires 2+ years of microprocessor design experience, proficiency in C/C++ or Python, and knowledge of embedded systems and computer architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design reviews, troubleshoot multi-system issues, and stay current with industry trends in DSP, machine learning, and modem technologies.

Lead the design and development of embedded NPU software frameworks, runtime libraries, and system drivers for AI acceleration across Snapdragon SoCs. Architect optimizations for high-performance, low-power multimedia and machine learning workloads spanning mobile, automotive, compute, and XR platforms.…See more Work across the full software stack—from low-level drivers to high-level frameworks—collaborating with hardware and systems teams. Mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and own system-level integration across CPU/DSP/NPU subsystems.