processor-architecture jobs in San Diego

Design, develop, and validate embedded software and applications for cutting-edge Qualcomm products, collaborating with systems, hardware, and architecture teams. The role requires 2+ years of software engineering experience and proficiency in C/C++, with expertise in embedded processors, board support, peripheral control, and embedded development tools.…See more Preferred candidates will have 5+ years in embedded software development, experience with FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, Android, GNSS receivers, and 3GPP protocols, plus hands-on familiarity with AI code-assist tools in resource-constrained environments.

Staff Windows Developer role focused on debugger development and Windows-on-Snapdragon embedded systems. Requires strong C/C++ programming skills, Windows kernel debugging experience (WinDbg), ARM/SoC debugging expertise, and deep OS internals knowledge.…See more The role involves end-to-end product lifecycle work including requirements gathering, design, development, and cross-team coordination to bring up and support Windows on Snapdragon chipsets.

Senior Windows OS Drivers Developer Engineer at Qualcomm developing drivers and OS-level software for Windows on Snapdragon devices. The role requires embedded Windows software expertise, deep OS kernel knowledge (Windows/Linux), and strong C/C++ programming skills, with hands-on debugging of ARM SoCs using tools like WinDbg and JTAG.…See more Responsibilities include gathering requirements, designing features, debugging complex system issues, and coordinating across internal and external teams to support the full product lifecycle.

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for next-generation Qualcomm products. Work with systems, hardware, and architecture teams to build system-level software solutions, with hands-on experience in embedded processors, firmware development, and operating systems like FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, and Android.…See more Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience and proficiency in C/C++ with familiarity in Python and shell scripting. Preferred experience includes GNSS/location-based systems, 3GPP protocols, and AI code-assist tools in resource-constrained environments.

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge Qualcomm products, collaborating with systems, hardware, and architecture teams. Requires 5+ years of embedded software development experience with proficiency in C/C++, understanding of processor architecture, board support, peripheral control, and embedded debugging tools.…See more Prior experience with GNSS receivers, location-based systems, 3GPP protocols, and operating systems like FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, and Android is strongly preferred. Familiarity with AI code-assist tools in resource-constrained environments is a plus.

Windows driver developer role on Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform, responsible for designing and developing drivers and embedded software across the Windows-on-Snapdragon product lifecycle. Requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, deep understanding of OS concepts (Windows/Linux kernel), ARM architecture, and hands-on embedded systems debugging.…See more Will collaborate across internal and external teams to triage issues, support chipset bring-up, and optimize system performance on ARM-based SoCs.

Senior Staff Center of Excellence Emulation Engineer responsible for executing emulation test plans, developing and optimizing complex SoC and subsystem hardware models across Synopsys, Cadence, and Siemens platforms. The role involves collaborating with RTL design, verification, and firmware teams to debug cross-layer issues, automate emulation flows through scripting, and drive performance optimization.…See more Requires 5–7 years of emulation experience (or 3–5 with advanced degree), expertise in SystemVerilog/UVM, and strong knowledge of processor architecture, I/O protocols, and memory technologies.