operating-systems jobs in San Diego

Senior Network Specialist supporting the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) with systems engineering, software development, and integration tasks. The role involves designing and integrating hardware/software solutions, conducting quality assurance reviews, developing system test strategies, and analyzing user needs to create software solutions.…See more Requires 4+ years of relevant technical experience, a BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, and intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Senior Network Specialist supporting the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) Integrated Technical Services contract. Role involves systems engineering tasks spanning major systems design, integration, and implementation; quality assurance review of software products; hardware/software integration analysis; system-level testing strategy and execution; and software development and customization.…See more Requires BA/S in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field plus 4+ years of relevant technical experience, with intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Office skills.

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.…See more 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.

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.…See more 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.

Develop in-house GPU drivers for Qualcomm Adreno graphics processors, focusing on Vulkan and D3D12 API implementation for verification and prototyping of next-generation architectures. Work across hardware, verification, and silicon teams to validate GPU function and performance on simulators and emulators.…See more Apply deep knowledge of graphics, computer architecture, operating systems, and GPU programming to solve complex hardware-software integration challenges.

Design, develop, document, test, and debug applications software and systems containing logical and mathematical solutions. Conduct multidisciplinary research collaborating with hardware engineers on electronic data processing systems.…See more Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems related to program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, and programming techniques. Ensure software standards are met and prepare operating instructions; may involve designing compilers, assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.

Senior Flight Software Engineer role developing deterministic C++ software for autonomous aircraft systems in bare metal environments. Responsibilities include creating robust sensor and control system integration, implementing unit tests, handling system faults, and collaborating across avionics, mechanical, and algorithmic subsystems.…See more Requires 7+ years of professional C/C++ experience and expertise in embedded or high-performance applications, with hands-on involvement in flight hardware testing and certification.

Design and develop CPU software architecture for Qualcomm's custom processors across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server platforms. Work on ARMv9 architecture features, firmware development, and hardware-software co-design, including performance optimization and system-level software enablement.…See more Participate in code reviews, debugging, unit testing, and technical documentation while collaborating with cross-functional hardware and software teams. Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong C/C++ programming skills and embedded systems expertise.

SAIC seeks a Systems Engineer to lead complex systems engineering activities across IT and engineering domains, including concept of operations, requirements definition, system architecture, validation/verification, and lifecycle cost analysis. The role demands translating customer requirements into comprehensive systems solutions while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints through functional analysis, trade studies, and interface definition.…See more Responsibilities span infrastructure concerns (power, cooling, storage, monitoring, identity management, automation) and advanced technical problem-solving with independent judgment and strategic input. Requires a bachelor's degree plus 14+ years of experience (or master's plus 12 years, or PhD/JD plus 9 years) and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Staff Engineer responsible for integrating autonomy software across simulation (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight environments. Will design and optimize integration workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tooling; diagnose system defects using logs and telemetry; ensure cross-platform compatibility and system compliance; and collaborate with DevOps and development teams to streamline build-to-deploy cycles.…See more Requires 7+ years of experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), proficiency in Python or C++, expertise with CI/CD pipelines and HIL testing, and a strong background in autonomous systems or middleware.

Design and develop embedded software stacks for complex Qualcomm SoCs, optimizing for Edge AI and multimedia use cases. Architect system-level software solutions across multiple processor cores, memory hierarchies, and specialized accelerators (CPU, NPU).…See more Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineers to define software architecture and enable best-in-class performance/power characteristics. Lead cross-functional teams to build SDKs and open-source libraries for customer and community development.

Conduct software security assessments, vulnerability testing, penetration testing, and threat analysis on TrellisWare products. Perform static and dynamic analysis, reverse engineering, and incident investigation while ensuring compliance with FIPS 140, NIST STIG, and other regulatory standards.…See more Requires 5+ years industry experience with 3+ years software development and 2+ years vulnerability testing, proficiency in Python/C++/Java, and at least one security certification (Security+, CISSP, OSCP, or SANS/GIAC).

Qualcomm seeks a Software Security Engineer to develop security solutions across all software layers of device architecture, including user and kernel space. The role involves debugging in multiple software environments and on hardware, working closely with internal teams and potentially external customers.…See more You will need strong C programming skills with secure coding best practices, solid understanding of embedded hardware, drivers, OS concepts, and JTAG debugging. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 0–3 years of experience.

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.…See more 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.

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.…See more 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.

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

Design, develop, and optimize real-time embedded modem software for Qualcomm's cellular platforms (5G/6G), working close to the metal with performant C/C++ on DSP and Arm cores across protocol layers, drivers, and RTOS components. Own end-to-end feature delivery from requirements through on-target validation, with strict latency, memory, and power constraints.…See more Pioneer AI-native development practices by integrating code-generation agents, LLM-based code review, and automated test synthesis into daily workflows to accelerate delivery and debugging. Debug complex multi-layer issues on target hardware, increasingly leveraging AI-assisted log and crash analysis.

Lead a team of firmware validation engineers responsible for defining and executing verification and validation strategy for Zoox's software core systems. Direct testing efforts targeting bootloaders, device drivers, networking stacks, operating systems, C++ frameworks, middleware, and system services running on POSIX and non-POSIX real-time operating systems.…See more Collaborate with firmware, software, release management, and vehicle engineering teams to develop industry-best testing methodologies with a focus on safety assurance and reliability.