performance-optimization jobs in San Diego

Design, implement, and verify machine learning software for embedded ARM processors, DSPs, and GPUs in mobile, edge, automotive, and IoT products. Optimize ML kernels, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and compilers to leverage specific hardware capabilities; develop in C++, C, or Python with focus on performance tuning and integration testing.…See more Collaborate with hardware teams on joint design/development, coordinate dependencies across teams, and contribute to design reviews and project meetings.

Qualcomm is hiring GPU Compiler Engineers to architect, design, implement, and optimize GPU cores and related compiler/driver software. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to verify correctness through functional modeling, graphics testing, and performance/power analysis.…See more Candidates should have 6+ years of software, hardware, or systems engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degrees), with preferred experience in compiler design, GPU architecture, or graphics drivers.

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.…See more Requires 7+ years of software development (3+ in embedded systems) with strong C/C++ expertise, large-scale codebase experience, and demonstrated technical leadership.

Staff Software Engineer on the AI Experience Framework (AIUX) team, responsible for full-stack architectural decisions in a JavaScript/component-driven environment powering ServiceNow's AI-first user interfaces. You will own code from design through delivery, architect modular reusable component systems, set framework-level technical direction for AI integration and state management, and serve as an escalation point for production issues across multiple teams.…See more The role requires 8+ years of OO language experience (Java, C++, C#, Go), advanced expertise in modern UI frameworks (React, Angular, Vue, Lit), relational databases, and data structures/algorithms/design patterns at scale.

Technical Lead responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing NICE CXone architecture and call flows for voice and digital channels integrated with LiveVox. Will design high-level and low-level architectures including data flow diagrams, lead ACD/IVR call flow design, and drive integrations across CRM, ERP, WFM, QM, and analytics systems using REST/SOAP/Webhooks.…See more Role requires ensuring scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, compliance, and performance optimization while conducting architectural reviews and providing technical guidance to cross-functional teams. Will lead AI/automation enhancements, migration roadmaps, root cause analysis, and act as a technical liaison for cloud migration and CX transformation consulting.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control software for advanced life science research instruments. The role spans the full technology stack—from low-level hardware integration and motion control to distributed services and user-facing applications—requiring expertise in C#/.NET, Linux, real-time data acquisition, multi-threaded programming, and RPC frameworks.…See more Core responsibilities include developing data acquisition and signal processing pipelines, collaborating with systems engineering teams, refactoring existing architecture, and troubleshooting complex instrument software. Requires 5+ years of software development experience with strong C# proficiency and familiarity with control systems, communication protocols, and performance optimization.

Senior Wireless Embedded Software Developer responsible for designing, developing, and testing embedded firmware code for Project Leo's satellite constellation and ground terminal systems. The role focuses on delivering real-time embedded firmware components and drivers, profiling and optimizing code on RTOS and bare-metal environments, and defining FW-HW interfaces.…See more Requires 5+ years of professional software development experience, leadership of design/architecture efforts, and mentoring capabilities.

Design, develop, and test embedded firmware running on ground networks, customer terminals, and satellites for Amazon's Project Leo satellite constellation. You will work in a cross-functional team to deliver Leo-MAC firmware components and drivers in real-time embedded environments, making performance and optimization trade-offs, profiling code on RTOS/bare-metal platforms, and defining and debugging firmware-hardware interfaces.…See more Requires 3+ years of professional software development and 2+ years of systems design/architecture experience.

Design, develop, and test embedded firmware code for Amazon's Project Leo satellite constellation, running on ground networks, customer terminals, and satellites. You will optimize performance across MIPs and memory bandwidth, profile code on RTOS and bare-metal environments, define and debug firmware-hardware interfaces, and contribute to multi-dimensional system requirements in a real-time embedded environment.…See more Requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and 2+ years of system design or architecture experience.

Design, architect, implement, and optimize GPU hardware, drivers, features, and tools at Qualcomm. Write performant code in C++, C, Python, and Perl across graphics and driver layers, maintain pre- and post-silicon test suites, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to deliver GPU features and APIs.…See more Requires a strong graphics engineering background and ability to work with senior leadership.

As a Senior GPU Software Engineer at Qualcomm, you will architect, design, implement, and optimize GPU hardware, drivers, features, and tools for gaming, XR, and AI applications. You will write performance-critical code in C++, C, Python, and Perl across simulation, emulation, and on-device environments, and maintain comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests to verify correctness.…See more You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to expose new features, identify design deficiencies, and document solutions. The role requires 2+ years of software/hardware engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and demonstrable expertise in graphics-focused programming languages.

Lead a team of engineering managers and software engineers building distributed agentic systems and AI-powered developer platforms at ServiceNow. You'll drive technical strategy for highly scalable, fault-tolerant systems; mentor teams; and architect foundational capabilities that improve developer experience for AI-first development.…See more This role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with proven distributed systems expertise, 3+ years managing high-performing teams, and deep hands-on knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and cloud-native infrastructure.

Design, implement, and optimize GPU hardware, drivers, features, and tools at Qualcomm. Write code for graphics features and APIs using C++, C, Perl, and Python.…See more Maintain pre- and post-silicon tests to verify performance and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve designs and identify deficiencies.

Lead a full-stack software engineering team building and deploying mission-critical applications for DoD/IC customers in high-security environments. Design and develop frontend solutions using React and TypeScript, integrate backend systems, and manage customer relationships while ensuring product quality, performance, and reliability.…See more Travel to operational sites (~1 week/month) for deployment, testing, and field support. Requires 7+ years of experience, a BS in Computer Science, and an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI.

Staff Engineer on Qualcomm's CPU software architecture team responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing firmware and software for ARM-based SoCs across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. The role involves hardware-software co-design, system optimization, and participation in ARMv9 architecture enablement.…See more Responsibilities include writing and reviewing code, debugging, integration testing, and collaborating with hardware design teams to define software architecture across embedded and cloud-edge platforms.

Staff-level full-stack engineer responsible for designing, building, and delivering high-quality features for ServiceNow's Lux admin configuration framework and AI-native platform experiences. You will own the complete development lifecycle from architecture through testing and deployment, mentor engineers, and architect modular, reusable component systems.…See more The role requires 8+ years of JavaScript/web experience with advanced proficiency in modern UI frameworks (Lit, React, Vue, Angular), object-oriented design, algorithms, and relational databases, plus experience integrating AI into workflows and serving as a technical lead.

As an Architecture Consultant 3, you will design and review solution architectures for data engineering projects on AWS and Databricks, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions. You'll assess technologies and platforms, develop integration strategies across systems, and resolve complex technical challenges during build and deployment phases.…See more You'll provide architectural guidance to development teams, identify system risks, and contribute insights to proposals and RFPs. The role requires expertise in solution architecture design, client engagement, and mentoring junior team members.

As a GPU Compiler Engineer at Qualcomm, you will architect, design, implement, verify, and optimize the performance and power of GPU cores. Responsibilities include building functional model simulations, developing software, running graphics tests to assess functionality and performance, and assisting in driver and compiler software development.…See more You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and write technical documentation for GPU projects.

Senior Staff Hardware Engineer at Qualcomm responsible for planning, designing, optimizing, verifying, and testing complex electronic systems including digital/analog/RF/optical circuits, FPGAs, DSP systems, and mechanical/packaging solutions. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, conducting advanced simulations and analyses, evaluating manufacturing solutions, and mentoring junior engineers on cutting-edge semiconductor and hardware projects.…See more Requires 6+ years of hardware engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and preferred expertise in circuit/logic design validation, schematic capture tools, RF measurement instruments, and technical leadership.

As a Software Engineer (IC2) on ServiceNow's Data Platform team, you will design and develop scalable backend components for SQL generation into Trino, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and Oracle databases, as well as manage table metadata and data access across multiple data sources. You'll own features from design through delivery, collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into well-architected solutions, and develop comprehensive test strategies covering functional, regression, integration, and performance aspects.…See more The role requires proficiency in Java backend development, strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization, plus experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks. You'll participate in design and code reviews, troubleshoot complex systems, and foster engineering craftsmanship across the team.

Senior Firmware Engineer role developing high-performance, real-time firmware for camera-based sports equipment. Requires 6+ years of embedded systems experience with mastery of C/C++ for bare-metal and real-time development, proven ability to interface with DDR, Flash, I2C, SPI, RTOS, and LVDS components, and expertise in hardware debugging (JTAG).…See more The role includes mentoring junior engineers, optimizing performance-critical systems for low-latency/high-speed applications, and collaborating with hardware and systems teams. Strongly desired skills include FPGA design (Xilinx Zynq/Versal/Artix), Vitis/Vivado, computer vision/image processing, and embedded Linux.

As a Staff Software Engineer on Qualcomm's Camera Software team, you will design, develop, and optimize camera software for smartphones, AR/VR, automotive, and IoT platforms. Responsibilities include architecting camera Image Signal Processor (ISP) modules, implementing imaging algorithms, tuning image quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and OEMs.…See more You will work on system architecture, device drivers, HAL layers, performance optimization, and AI/ML-based imaging features, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and influence technical direction.

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.

Lead multiple engineering teams building social experiences on the PlayStation platform, translating product objectives into technical plans across client applications, APIs, distributed services, and cloud infrastructure. Establish standards for software design, testing, deployment, and operations while managing 24/7/365 service reliability, incident response, and observability.…See more Coach engineers across career stages, partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data, and Security leaders, and evaluate responsible AI integration across development, testing, and customer-facing capabilities.

Develop and optimize machine learning software for Qualcomm's AI Stack SDKs (QAIRT, Genie), enabling efficient execution of generative AI models and large language models on low-power Snapdragon platforms. Design core runtime components for resource-constrained AI systems, validate performance/accuracy across use cases, and debug complex issues in embedded AI environments.…See more Requires C/C++ proficiency, Linux development experience, and strong software engineering fundamentals; 2+ years experience for senior roles, project/internship experience for entry-level. Preferred: embedded systems background, generative AI model familiarity, hardware acceleration knowledge, and experience with Qualcomm AI Stack products.