power-management jobs in San Diego

Lead system-level validation strategy, planning, and execution for next-generation premium mobile and AI accelerator SoCs at Qualcomm. Own end-to-end validation content across pre-silicon (emulation, FPGA) and post-silicon (silicon) phases, partnering with architecture, design, DV, firmware, and software teams to ensure comprehensive coverage.…See more Direct geographically distributed engineering teams, drive content quality and scalability, debug complex silicon and firmware issues, and champion AI/GenAI-driven validation methodologies. Requires 8+ years of SoC validation experience, deep knowledge of modern SoC architectures (ARM CPUs, DDR/HBM, NoC, power management, security), and proven technical leadership.

Lead validation of clock, power, reset, and power-management architectures for next-generation AI accelerator SoCs, owning pre-silicon and post-silicon validation of clocking infrastructure, PMIC integration, DVFS, and low-power features across multi-die systems. Develop bare-metal validation frameworks, test plans, and automation using C, Python, and Perl; debug complex power, performance, and stability issues in collaboration with architecture, design, verification, and firmware teams.…See more Define validation methodologies and stress workloads for AI training and inference scenarios, and drive power subsystem bring-up readiness across program milestones. Requires 5+ years of SoC validation experience, proficiency in C and Python, hands-on lab instrumentation skills, and prior exposure to clock and power validation.

Lead end-to-end DDR validation for next-generation LPDDR5X/LPDDR6 memory subsystems on AI Accelerator and mobile platforms, spanning pre-silicon through post-silicon phases. Drive memory bring-up, performance validation, system stress testing, and debug across emulation, FPGA, and silicon platforms.…See more Develop validation strategies, automation, and regression infrastructure while partnering with architecture, design, firmware, and vendor teams to resolve DDR controller, PHY, and system-level issues. Require 5+ years of DDR/memory subsystem validation experience, deep knowledge of LPDDR architectures, DDR controllers/PHYs, memory training algorithms, and strong post-silicon debug skills with C/C++ proficiency.

Design and architect RISC-V System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms, leveraging deep expertise in heterogeneous compute, interconnect, memory systems, security, and power management. Develop and improve analysis tools including functional/performance simulators and profilers using C++ and Python.…See more Apply systems engineering rigor to define SoC-level architectures across boot, debug, timebase management, and real-time control components. Candidates should have 4+ years of systems engineering or SoC/IP architecture experience and demonstrate proficiency in behavioral/performance modeling and analytical techniques.

The SOC Platform Architect will work with hardware designers to gather and analyze power estimation data for Qualcomm SoC infrastructure IPs (interconnect, system cache, memory controllers, MMU), identify architectural bottlenecks and bugs, and propose optimizations. The role requires deep ASIC design and computer architecture expertise, along with understanding of system-level design, hardware-software trade-offs, and complete silicon design flows.…See more The candidate will coordinate with domain leads to ensure robust infrastructure deployment aligned with product requirements. Required background: 7+ years ASIC design/verification (or 5+ with a master's degree).

Design and architect safety mechanisms for system-on-chip (SoC) platforms across Qualcomm's product portfolio. Collaborate with hardware design, verification, software, and product teams to develop SoC-wide safety solutions that meet automotive and industrial safety standards.…See more Conduct workload analysis, prototype system solutions, and provide quantitative justification for architectural directions using simulators and profilers. Analyze failure modes, decompose complex safety use cases, and make safety recommendations to design and engineering teams.

Qualcomm seeks a Principal Engineer to design and develop low-level firmware for CPU bootstrapping, power management, and debug functionality in embedded SoCs. The role requires deep expertise in computer architecture (memory consistency, coherency, virtualization, security), ARM/RISC-V ISA, and multi-core CPU software stacks, with responsibility for defining 3–5 year software roadmaps and coordinating with Arm architects and third-party partners.…See more The candidate will troubleshoot high-performance microarchitecture issues (prefetching, speculation, memory ordering) and drive software–hardware trade-offs across heterogeneous compute platforms. 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong C/C++ skills and 15+ years in embedded systems, real-time development, and low-level drivers/firmware is expected.

Principal System Lead responsible for translating AI-driven use cases into scalable, power-efficient implementations on Qualcomm's mobile SoCs. The role spans the full AI stack—generative AI, diffusion models, on-device inference, and camera-centric workloads—requiring deep knowledge of AI software frameworks and optimization across performance, latency, memory, and power constraints.…See more You will define system-level architectural enhancements for AI accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, and memory subsystems, working across hardware, software, and platform teams to align designs with OEM product roadmaps. The position demands 8+ years of semiconductor product development experience, 5+ years in technical leadership, and strong ability to solve complex AI system challenges through quantitative analysis and cross-functional collaboration.

Lead Windows platform initiatives across System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, drivers, and applications with responsibility for full software development lifecycle, from prototype to production. Act as technical expert on Windows OS architecture, security, power management, and PC ecosystem trends; independently research requirements and guide cross-functional teams.…See more Deliver hands-on software development, design reviews, and technical excellence while driving innovation and continuous improvement across the platform.

Design and develop uniform global methodologies for emulation build generation and debug across FPGA-based emulation platforms at Qualcomm's SoC digital hardware organization. Collaborate with architects, designers, verification engineers, and software teams to support pre-silicon prototyping and bring-up of new SoC designs.…See more Debug low-level software and hardware issues using tools like JTAG and kernel debuggers, with expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, FPGA platforms (Xilinx/Intel), and scripting languages. Requires 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, or integration experience, with preferred 5+ years in emulation and silicon environments.

As Senior Director of SoC Power and Clocking Technology at Arm, you will lead a global multi-functional team to architect, develop, and deliver power-efficient system-on-chip (SoC) and platform-level solutions. The role requires 20+ years of SoC and hardware design experience, with 5+ years specifically in clock, reset, power, and thermal architecture.…See more You will synthesize diverse technical requirements into optimized solutions across power management, DVFS, power gating, voltage regulation, digital clocking, and low-power processor states, working with standards such as ARM PCSA, SCMI, ACPI, and BSA.

Lead a global multi-functional team to architect, develop, and deliver power, clocking, and thermal solutions for ARM SoCs and platforms. Requires 20+ years of SoC and hardware design experience with 5+ years specifically in clock, reset, power, and thermal architecture.…See more Must synthesize diverse technical requirements into optimized solutions and manage cross-functional teams and external partners on sophisticated, parallel projects.

Develop low-level firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, processors, custom ASICs, FPGAs, and embedded hardware platforms. Design and maintain board support packages, hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, and device drivers; perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and debug complex hardware/firmware issues using lab instrumentation.…See more Requires 4+ years of embedded firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, hands-on board bring-up and debugging expertise, and knowledge of embedded communication protocols (SPI, I2C, I3C, UART, Ethernet, CAN, RS-422, RS-485). Support high-reliability firmware development practices including fault management, redundancy, power management, and collaborate across hardware, FPGA, verification, and manufacturing teams.

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.

Lead Windows OS platform initiatives including System BIOS, UEFI, ACPI, drivers, and applications across the full development lifecycle. Act as a technical expert on PC industry trends, identify and mitigate technical risks, and drive platform efficiency through hands-on prototype development and cross-functional collaboration.…See more Require 6+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C, C++, Java, or Python, with deep knowledge of Windows kernel, drivers, APIs, power management, and security preferred. Provide technical guidance, lead design reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence while contributing to short- and long-term product/technology roadmaps.

Qualcomm seeks a CPU Software Architecture Staff Engineer to design and develop low-level firmware for CPU bootstrapping, power management, and debug systems on Snapdragon chipsets. The role involves defining short- and long-term software architecture roadmaps aligned with ARM and RISC-V ISA evolution, coordinating debugging of high-performance microarchitecture issues, and engaging with partners like Google and Microsoft.…See more The candidate will work across multiple SoC technology domains—memory consistency, coherency, virtualization, security, and heterogeneous compute platforms—requiring 10+ years of embedded systems experience with deep C/C++ expertise and comprehensive knowledge of ARM or RISC-V architectures.

Qualcomm seeks a CPU Software Architecture Sr. Staff Engineer to design and develop low-level firmware for CPU bootstrapping, power management, and debug capabilities in Snapdragon chipsets.…See more The role involves defining CPU software architecture roadmaps across Arm and RISC-V ISAs, analyzing CPU microarchitecture trade-offs (prefetching, speculation, memory ordering), and coordinating with internal teams and external partners like Arm, Google, and Microsoft. The candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in computer architecture domains such as memory consistency, coherency, virtualization, and security, with 15+ years of embedded systems experience and strong C/C++ proficiency.

As a SOC Platform Architect at Qualcomm's ASIC Engineering group, you will define and architect platform infrastructure hardware IP components (NOC, System Cache, Memory Controllers, System MMU) for next-generation SoCs. You'll work with hardware architects to gather requirements, develop deployment specifications, and coordinate with domain leads to create robust infrastructure deployment plans based on product needs.…See more The role requires strong ASIC design and computer architecture expertise, system-level design understanding, and knowledge of HW-SW feature trade-offs across the complete silicon design flow.

Define and architect next-generation SoC infrastructure hardware components including interconnect (NoC), system cache, memory controllers, and system MMU for Qualcomm SoCs. The role requires deep expertise in multi-die/chiplet architectures, industry-standard protocols (PCIe, CXL, USB, UFS, MIPI, UCIe), and HW-SW interfaces to create developer-friendly designs.…See more Responsibilities include performance modeling, RTL design flow understanding, and trade-off analysis across quality of service, power management, security, and debug features. The position demands 4+ years of systems engineering or architecture experience with a degree in electrical engineering or computer science.

As an Always On Power Management Firmware Engineer at Qualcomm, you will develop embedded firmware for managing power distribution and thermal budgets in SoC Always-On subsystems. Working with hardware and firmware teams, you will design and implement power management solutions, characterize IPs, and engage with third parties on platform enablement.…See more The role requires 4+ years of ASIC design/verification experience and proficiency with scripting, programming languages, and design verification methods. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware architects, software teams, and senior leadership to define implementation strategies and optimize for performance, power efficiency, and quality.

Senior Staff Firmware Development Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and verifying CPU power management firmware for Qualcomm SoCs in pre-silicon and post-silicon environments. Requires 6+ years of software engineering experience, deep expertise in embedded firmware development with C/assembly, RTOS/OS kernel driver development, and ARM v8 architecture.…See more Will collaborate with hardware teams, contribute to open-source communities, mentor engineers, and participate in platform bring-up, boot, RAS, debug, security, and runtime services across multiple verticals.

Design, develop, and implement modem power optimization features within the modem protocol stack for Pixel devices. Analyze power consumption across LTE and 5G NR network conditions to identify optimization opportunities, collaborate with modem vendors and platform teams on power reduction initiatives, and build automated power measurement tools and dashboards to track KPIs.…See more Requires 1+ years of C/C++ coding experience and hands-on power management of embedded mobile devices, with strong performance analysis, debugging, and optimization skills for low-level systems.

Qualcomm seeks a Sr. Staff/Principal Software Engineer to provide system-level technical leadership for next-generation ARM server platforms, spanning Linux kernel, firmware, and platform software.…See more The role requires architecting across hardware, firmware, OS, and hypervisor boundaries using standards like ACPI, UEFI, SystemReady, SBSA/SBBR, and PSCI. Responsibilities include Linux kernel enablement, performance optimization, platform driver development, and guiding boot flows, power management, virtualization, and telemetry. This position demands 10+ years of hands-on Linux kernel development, deep C/assembly proficiency, firmware and pre/post-silicon debug experience, and the ability to mentor senior engineers while influencing SoC roadmaps.

Senior Staff Software Engineer role at Qualcomm focused on power and thermal management for next-generation ARM-based data-center server platforms. You will analyze system-level use cases, optimize DVFS and power-limiting mechanisms, develop algorithms to reduce power consumption, and perform system-level optimizations using hardware and software techniques.…See more The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), 3+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python, and preferred expertise in power/performance measurement, ARM architecture, SoC design, Linux, real-time operating systems, and device drivers.