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risc-v jobs in San Diego

$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 1 day ago

Design and develop CPU software architecture, firmware, and embedded software for Qualcomm's custom SoCs spanning mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. Participate in hardware-software co-design, system optimization, and ARMv9 feature enablement while collaborating with hardware design teams.… Perform code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and technical documentation for large software modules and integration efforts.

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Posted 4 days ago

Design and optimize video analysis, quality assessment, and encoding algorithms for hardware-accelerated video codec solutions (FPGA/ASIC). Develop C-models and firmware implementing deep learning techniques (CNNs, Transformers, MLLMs) for video processing, ROI detection, and frame-level rate control.… Collaborate with infrastructure teams to integrate algorithms into production VOD and live-streaming pipelines, validate performance through A/B testing, and participate in objective video quality evaluation using metrics like VMAF, PSNR, and SSIM.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
Posted 6 days ago

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will design and develop advanced embedded software for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems, working with multi-core processors, FPGAs, and real-time operating systems. You'll develop C/C++ firmware, low-level drivers, and embedded Linux systems for ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures in demanding aerospace applications.… The role requires expertise in real-time constraints, secure communications, and multi-core processing while mentoring junior engineers and advancing software development practices.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
Posted 6 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and integrating cyber-secure embedded software for satellite avionics and payload processing systems. The role focuses on real-time system monitoring, Linux board support packages, low-level sensor and communication interfaces, and secure cryptographic implementations across multi-core ARM Cortex and RISC-V processors with FPGA integration.… Will mentor junior engineers and provide subject-matter expert guidance while ensuring compliance with government security standards and secure-system best practices.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 6 days ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge products, with deep expertise in C/C++ development on embedded platforms, BSP/device driver development, RTOS, and secure boot architecture. Collaborate with hardware, systems, and architecture teams to deliver system-level software solutions.… Required: 2+ years software engineering experience, proficiency in C with GNU/LLVM tools and JTAG/SWD debugging, BSP and device driver development, Embedded Linux, and RTOS fundamentals.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$158,000 – $210,000 · Posted 7 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on developing advanced embedded software for aerospace systems running on ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures. Responsibilities include building embedded Linux systems with custom kernels and bootloaders, implementing real-time RTOS solutions, integrating communications interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, SpaceWire, Ethernet), and securing systems with cryptographic protocols (TLS, IPsec, AES, RSA, ECDSA).… The role requires 9+ years of embedded C/C++ development experience, deep expertise in embedded Linux and RTOS, proficiency with networking and security protocols, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while leading software architecture and integration efforts across hardware and FPGA teams.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$117,800 – $176,600 · Posted 7 days ago

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for cutting-edge Qualcomm products. Develop BSP and device drivers, perform board bring-up, and work with RTOS and secure boot architecture on embedded platforms.… Debug using JTAG/SWD and GNU/LLVM tools, write unit tests, and collaborate with hardware and systems engineers on system-level software solutions. Requires 2+ years of embedded software experience, proficiency in C, and deep knowledge of SoC architecture, multi-threaded programming, and embedded Linux environments.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$158,000 – $210,000 · Posted 7 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer leading development of embedded Linux and RTOS systems for aerospace hardware platforms. Designs low-level C/C++ software, device drivers, and real-time applications for ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures while integrating communications interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, SpaceWire) and implementing cryptographic security protocols.… Mentors junior engineers, manages software configuration and releases, and collaborates closely with hardware and FPGA teams on system integration and validation.

San DiegoLast seen 5 days ago
$174,400 – $261,600 · Posted 8 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$159,400 – $239,000 · Posted 8 days ago

Senior Program Manager overseeing datacenter software initiatives at Qualcomm, managing cross-functional teams across multiple global design centers. Responsible for establishing plan of record, driving execution schedules, coordinating resources, and managing risks across semiconductor/AI product development.… Will interface with senior leadership, represent the program to stakeholders, and coordinate with engineering, product, and external teams to ensure on-time delivery and milestone achievement. Requires 7+ years of program management experience in semiconductors or telecommunications, with 3+ years on x86/ARM/RISC-V platforms and 2+ years on AI products.

San DiegoLast seen 6 days ago
$211,800 – $317,800 · Posted 9 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Principal Engineer with 18+ years of Linux kernel, KVM, or TEE development experience to lead the design and development of security, virtualization, confidential compute, and trusted execution environment features for next-generation RISC-V SoCs. The role requires hands-on technical leadership at the hardware–software intersection, driving upstream contributions to OpenSBI, KVM, and the Linux kernel, collaborating with hardware teams on silicon and emulation bring-up, and guiding compliance test integration.… Strong expertise in virtualization, confidential compute, TEEs, and debugging tools (ftrace, perf, kgdb, crash) is essential; RISC-V architecture exposure and proven open-source community contributions are highly valued.

San DiegoLast seen 7 days ago
$186,700 – $280,100 · Posted 10 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 8 days ago
$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 10 days ago

Staff engineer responsible for designing and developing CPU software architecture for Qualcomm's custom processors across mobile, laptop, automotive, cloud, and server products. Will work on ARMv9 architecture features, participate in hardware-software co-design, system optimization, and firmware development.… The role requires strong C/C++ programming skills, deep understanding of ARM CPU architecture (ARMv8/v9), and experience with embedded systems, Linux/RTOS development, and performance optimization for ARM-based SoCs.

San DiegoLast seen 8 days ago
$197,000 – $295,400 · Posted 11 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 9 days ago
$221,100 – $331,700 · Posted 12 days ago

Principal-level engineer leading end-to-end software integration for Qualcomm's high-performance server platforms based on Snapdragon SoC. Responsible for coordinating hardware, firmware, and software stack integration across cross-functional teams, ensuring timely production transition.… Requires 8+ years software engineering experience, 4+ years with C/C++/Java/Python, and deep expertise in embedded software integration, BIOS/UEFI, BMC firmware, and OS-level work for x86/ARM64/RISC-V server platforms. Must drive CI/CD improvements, build automation, and firmware tooling to streamline integration workflows.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$180,600 – $271,000 · Posted 13 days ago

As a Sr. Staff CPU Software Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and execute automated software/firmware test suites to verify quality and compliance of Qualcomm CPU products at functional, integration, and system levels.… You'll create comprehensive test plans with requirements traceability and coverage analysis, perform manual testing of customer installations across mobile, compute, and automotive environments, and assist in establishing CI/CD and release engineering processes. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience, 3+ years with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, and ideally 8+ years of software/firmware validation expertise with hands-on server platform testing.

San DiegoLast seen 11 days ago
$87,100 – $157,450 · Posted 13 days ago

Develop high-performance embedded software for custom system-on-chip hardware, working across DSP, ARM, and RISC-V microarchitectures in multi-core environments ranging from bare metal to Linux. Write low-level C code to interface with hardware components, validate performance under nominal and stress conditions, and build test plans and software requirements specifications using test-driven development methodologies.… Requires 4+ years of C/C++ embedded systems experience, strong understanding of hardware-software interaction and computer architecture, proficiency with version control and CI/CD tools, and active Secret-level security clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

San DiegoLast seen 12 days ago
$99,500 – $149,300 · Posted 17 days ago

Design, develop, and test display drivers and software components for Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, focusing on acceleration of video, camera, and GPU processing through the Display Processing Unit (DPU). Work with embedded software techniques including memory management, DMA acceleration, interrupt handlers, multi-threading, and API design to deliver drivers for Android, Windows, Zephyr, and Linux.… Write production code primarily in C/C++ with scripting in Python, collaborating across global teams on next-generation consumer devices.

San DiegoLast seen 15 days ago
$230,398 – $322,556 · Posted 19 days ago

Develop low-level firmware for secure enclaves within custom ASICs for satellite constellation systems, including ROM code, bootloaders, and runtime firmware. Design and implement secure boot, device attestation, and root-of-trust functionality, as well as OTA update infrastructure and lifecycle management.… Support pre-silicon development via simulation and FPGA, silicon bring-up, debugging, and production deployment. Requires 8+ years of embedded software/firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, deep knowledge of processor architectures and embedded security concepts, and ability to collaborate across ASIC, hardware, and security teams.

San DiegoLast seen 17 days ago
$156,000 – $176,800 · Posted 22 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 20 days ago
$192,600 – $289,000 · Posted 25 days ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 23 days ago
$125,000 – $150,000 · Posted 27 days ago

Embedded Software Engineer III will develop real-time embedded C/C++ software for satellite avionics and payload data processing systems, working with multi-core processors, FPGA-integrated platforms (Xilinx, Microchip, Vorago), and ARM Cortex/RISC-V architectures. Responsibilities include customizing Linux kernels and bootloaders (U-Boot, GRUB) for flight applications, implementing secure communications (IP, TLS, IPsec, AES, RSA, ECDSA), and interfacing with embedded buses (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, SpaceWire).… The role requires 5+ years of embedded software experience in C/C++, deep knowledge of networking protocols and cryptographic systems, and ability to collaborate with hardware and FPGA engineers on rugged, Low-SWaP aerospace products.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
$141,300 – $211,900 · Posted 1 month ago

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.… 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.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago
$170,000 – $190,000 · Posted 1 month ago

Design and implement secure embedded software for multi-core processors integrated with FPGA systems (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago) using C/C++ and Rust. Lead development of Embedded Linux and RTOS solutions, manage inter-process communications on ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures, and implement RFC-compliant networking and security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec).… Apply cryptographic principles including AES, RSA, ECDSA, Secure Boot, and Zero Trust architectures. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers while driving software development, integration, and validation on custom hardware platforms.

San DiegoLast seen 10 days ago
$87,100 – $157,450 · Posted 1 month ago

Embedded Software Engineer responsible for developing low-level C/C++ software for custom system-on-chip (SoC) hardware across DSP, ARM, and RISC-V microarchitectures. Will design and implement embedded systems ranging from bare metal to Linux environments, write hardware interface code, validate performance under nominal and stress conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of firmware, hardware, and RF engineers.… Requires 4+ years of embedded systems development experience, strong C/C++ proficiency, understanding of hardware-software interaction, and familiarity with build tools, version control, CI/CD pipelines, and test-driven development.

San DiegoLast seen 1 month ago