operating-systems jobs in San Diego

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.