sensor-fusion jobs in San Diego

Senior software engineer role developing ADAS and autonomous driving software for Qualcomm's Snapdragon Ride platform. Responsibilities include designing sensor data acquisition systems (IMU, GPS, camera, radar, LiDAR), ensuring sensor synchronization, system-level benchmarking, and collaborating with vehicle integration teams.…See more Requires strong C++/C and Python proficiency, embedded systems experience, and expertise in safety-critical software development (ISO 26262, ASIL, ASPICE).

Senior Principal Software Engineer responsible for translating MATLAB LiDAR algorithms into high-performance GPU implementations using C++ and CUDA. Will create LiDAR software models and test datasets for software-in-the-loop testing, produce UML documentation, work with LiDAR hardware in a laboratory environment, and communicate results to multidisciplinary teams.…See more Requires strong C++ programming skills, GPGPU framework experience (CUDA or OpenCL), and MATLAB/Simulink proficiency, with a bachelor's in STEM plus 8 years of experience (or equivalent advanced degree with fewer years).

Senior Robotics Software Engineer responsible for building motion and trajectory planning systems for robotic manipulators, including kinematics, inverse kinematics, and collision-free path planning. You will develop the driver layer connecting to robot hardware, implement learning-based methods and simulation (reinforcement learning, sim-to-real), and contribute to the full robotics software stack (behaviors, motion planning, world modeling, device control).…See more You'll write validation suites, collaborate with hardware teams, and mentor engineers while maintaining strong coding and safety practices in a fast-paced startup environment.

Lead end-to-end robotics system architecture spanning hardware, firmware, OS, middleware, AI runtimes, and cloud integration at the principal/director level. Define architectural principles for real-time behavior, performance, safety, determinism, and scalability across heterogeneous compute (CPU/GPU/DSP/NPU/MCU), and guide decisions across perception, localization, navigation, planning, manipulation, and control stacks.…See more Architect multi-sensor systems with precise timing/synchronization (PTP/IEEE 1588), sensor fusion pipelines, and ROS 2/DDS-based middleware. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, hiring standards, and influence multi-year platform strategy.

Senior Systems Test Software Engineer at an autonomous maritime company responsible for designing and maintaining test infrastructure for autonomous surface vessels. You will work hands-on across the engineering team to develop comprehensive test strategies, implement hardware-in-the-loop rigs, simulation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines.…See more Strong systems intuition and deep experience with test automation, verification & validation, and production reliability are essential; you'll own the test architecture while documenting systems so other engineers can extend them independently.

Qualcomm's Location Technology team seeks a Senior Engineer to validate and commercialize next-generation positioning solutions (GNSS, Assisted GNSS, cellular, Wi-Fi, sensor fusion) across mobile, automotive, wearables, XR, and IoT platforms. The role focuses on system-level test strategy development, log/trace analysis, and root-cause debugging of complex multi-sensor location systems.…See more A key expectation is building automation tools, data-analysis pipelines, and AI-assisted workflows to accelerate test development, log analysis, KPI evaluation, and reporting. The candidate will collaborate with systems, software, algorithms, and product teams to drive feature commercialization and continuous engineering productivity improvements.

Design, develop, and test Mission Systems software for defense applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams (IPT Leads, Integration/Software Requirements Engineers, developers) in a team-oriented environment. The role requires proficiency in C++ and Java, hands-on experience with container tools (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes), Linux/Windows server administration, and cross-platform software integration.…See more Additional responsibilities include post-flight data analysis for system validation and continuous improvement, with a preferred background in machine learning for sensor fusion and autonomous sensor management.

Lead a specialized team of software engineers at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI, focusing on developing innovative Pixel experiences using sensor signals. The role requires deep expertise in real-time embedded software development, sensor fusion algorithms, machine learning infrastructure optimization, and AI/ML design.…See more You will independently design and implement systems, collaborate with stakeholders on technical direction, and manage a team building power-efficient, sensor-driven features leveraging computer vision, signal processing, and estimation theory.

Shield AI seeks software engineer interns for a 10–12 week paid program, working on autonomous systems across applications, embedded firmware, machine learning, and systems development. Interns will analyze requirements, write production-quality code in languages like C++, Python, or Java, and ship real features using Agile practices alongside full-time engineers.…See more The role spans user-facing applications, embedded flight software, perception models, and platform tools that support autonomy pipelines. Candidates should have a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, version control (Git), and collaborative development.

Shield AI seeks software engineering interns for a 10–12 week paid program working on autonomous systems across applications, embedded firmware, machine learning, and systems platforms. Interns will analyze requirements, write production-quality code, and ship real features alongside full-time engineers using Agile practices.…See more Candidates should have proficiency in modern programming languages (C, C++, Python, Java, or JavaScript), solid foundations in data structures and algorithms, version control experience, and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers hands-on mentorship and potential for a full-time offer upon completion.

Design, develop, and validate embedded software for sensor systems powering mobile applications including IoT, wearables, AR/VR, and health technologies. Work independently and lead others to architect scalable, real-time sensor software solutions in C/C++ on embedded RTOS platforms (Linux/Android/Windows), collaborating across hardware, systems, and test teams.…See more Optimize performance, debug complex systems, and ensure code quality through testing and architectural analysis. Requires Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science with strong embedded software fundamentals.

Lead ADAS R&D software engineering efforts for autonomous vehicle perception and decision systems at Qualcomm. Design, develop, and optimize embedded software blocks including deep-learning-based camera perception, lidar/radar perception, multi-sensor fusion, object tracking, behavior prediction, trajectory planning, and vehicle control.…See more Develop efficient middleware for sensor data sharing and SDKs enabling customer proof-of-concepts. Requires Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field plus 7 years of related experience.

Lead a specialized team of software engineers developing innovative Pixel sensor experiences at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI. You will drive the design and implementation of real-time embedded systems that process sensor signals efficiently while applying machine-learning and signal-processing algorithms in a power-optimized manner.…See more Required: 8 years software development experience, 5 years in computer vision or signal processing, 5 years leading ML design and infrastructure optimization, and 3 years technical leadership. This role demands deep expertise in embedded software, AI/ML algorithms, sensor fusion, and the ability to independently architect systems while managing a team.

Senior Systems Software Engineer role at Saronic Technologies focused on designing, developing, and optimizing software systems for autonomous surface vessels. Responsibilities include implementing autonomous navigation and control algorithms, integrating software with hardware systems, optimizing network communications for low-bandwidth/high-latency environments, and conducting software testing and validation.…See more The role requires 3+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Staff) of software engineering experience, preferably in autonomous systems or robotics, with proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, embedded Linux systems, and knowledge of low-level protocols and networking principles.

Design, develop, and maintain software systems for autonomous surface vessels using NixOS, embedded Linux, and low-level protocols. Implement control algorithms and sensor fusion, optimize network communications for bandwidth-constrained maritime environments, and collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with vessel systems.…See more Requires 3+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Staff) of software engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, strong embedded systems knowledge, and familiarity with protocols like CAN and TCP/IP.

Design, develop, and maintain software systems for autonomous surface vessels using NixOS, embedded Linux, and low-level protocols. Implement algorithms for autonomous navigation, controls, and sensor fusion while optimizing network communications for maritime environments with low bandwidth and high latency.…See more Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with vessel systems and conduct rigorous testing and validation in real-world conditions. Candidates must have 3+ years of software engineering experience (senior level) or 8+ years including architecture and platform leadership (staff level), with proficiency in C/C++ or Rust and strong understanding of embedded systems, networking, and control systems.

Lead architecture, design, and development of XR platform software (AR/VR/MR) on Snapdragon platforms, working across system architecture, embedded software, graphics, AI/ML, and computer vision. Translate product requirements into implementation specifications, drive architectural trade-offs for performance and power efficiency, and provide technical leadership across multiple teams.…See more Requires strong C++ proficiency, experience with heterogeneous computing systems (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI accelerators), Android/Linux embedded platforms, and 8+ years of software engineering experience.

Qualcomm seeks a Principal Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and development of XR platform software (AR/VR/MR) on Snapdragon platforms. The role requires deep expertise in C++, heterogeneous computing (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, AI accelerators), Android/Linux embedded systems, and system-level performance optimization.…See more Responsibilities include defining platform requirements, conducting architecture trade-offs for power/latency/performance, collaborating with computer vision and AI/ML teams, and driving technical decisions across multiple product areas. The ideal candidate brings commercial product experience and expertise in computer vision, graphics, SLAM, sensor fusion, or XR frameworks.