signal-processing jobs in San Diego

Senior Embedded Firmware Design Engineer at Semtech responsible for defining, developing, and optimizing embedded firmware for low-power mixed-signal circuits from specification through production support. Role includes designing hardware-firmware architectures, implementing ML-based inference firmware, conducting pre- and post-silicon validation, and mentoring junior engineers.…See more Requires 8–10 years of embedded firmware experience for mixed-signal ICs, strong C/C++ and assembly proficiency, deep knowledge of MCU architectures (ARM, RISC-V, STM32), and expertise in real-time systems, signal processing, and design-for-test methodologies.

Lead the design and development of embedded NPU software frameworks, runtime libraries, and system drivers for AI acceleration across Snapdragon SoCs. Architect optimizations for high-performance, low-power multimedia and machine learning workloads spanning mobile, automotive, compute, and XR platforms.…See more Work across the full software stack—from low-level drivers to high-level frameworks—collaborating with hardware and systems teams. Mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and own system-level integration across CPU/DSP/NPU subsystems.

Leidos seeks a Sensing Algorithm Engineer to research, develop, and implement novel algorithms for remote sensing applications. The role involves prototyping algorithms in Matlab or Python, implementing efficient C software, conducting performance testing and analysis, and documenting results for customers.…See more The ideal candidate has a BS/MS/PhD in physics, engineering, or mathematics with 4–8 years of experience, fluency in high-level languages, strong signal processing knowledge, and understanding of probability, statistics, linear algebra, and physics. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and full-time on-site work in San Diego, CA.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on implementing existing DSP algorithms into production-quality embedded C/C++ software for modern CPU and GPU architectures. Responsibilities include translating reference models into optimized real-time code, working with ARM-based System-on-Chip and embedded Linux environments, collaborating with FPGA and signal processing engineers, and leading embedded software delivery for customer programs.…See more Requires strong commercial experience in C/C++ embedded development, real-time algorithm implementation, embedded systems optimization, and direct customer engagement.

Senior Multimedia Systems Engineer will independently design and develop multimedia technologies including speech, audio, imaging, computer vision, display, sensing, biometrics, and AR/VR. The role involves analyzing use cases, performing functional decomposition to drive requirements, and conducting system analysis using simulation modeling to optimize performance and power.…See more The engineer will propose algorithmic and system modifications and contribute actively at design reviews and project meetings. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.

This Embedded Software Engineer role at Leidos involves designing and developing high-performance embedded software for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware in electronic warfare applications. You will write low-level C/C++ code for multi-core systems (DSP, ARM, RISC-V), perform hardware-software co-design and validation, and build software development kits for end users.…See more The position requires 4+ years of embedded systems experience, deep understanding of hardware architectures, and proficiency in reading datasheets, test-driven development, and real-time operating systems.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on R&D and production software development for next-generation radar products. S.…See more sponsibilities include building embedded Linux systems, supporting system integration on custom hardware, and maintaining deployed software for U.S. and international defense customers. Requires 4+ years of professional object-oriented software development with C/C++ and Python, extensive Linux experience, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Must be a U.S. Person with ability to access U.S.-only data systems.

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 engineer designing, implementing, and validating Wireless WAN modem air interface and Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies for multi-RAT systems. Responsible for modem access stratum and RF software design, algorithms, HW/SW co-processor architecture, and transceiver implementation based on 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications.…See more Works across L1/L2/L3 protocol layers, optimizes for performance (throughput, latency, power consumption) and cost (silicon area, calibration complexity), and collaborates with RF and hardware teams on modem IP architecture and shared resource allocation.

Join Illumina's Primary Analysis team to design and develop high-performance signal processing software for genomic data analysis. You will architect C/C++ solutions for multi-threaded, real-time applications running on Linux, optimize algorithms for genomic base calling from image signals, and collaborate across bioinformatics, instrument design, and quality teams.…See more The role demands expertise in memory management, performance optimization, debugging tools, and unit testing, with 8+ years of professional software development experience.

Staff Software Engineer at Illumina's Primary Analysis team designing high-performance signal processing pipelines for genomic data analysis. The role involves architecting C/C++ software for multi-threaded, memory-optimized Linux applications that detect genomic signals from images, with responsibilities including algorithm development, performance optimization, debugging, and collaboration across bioinformatics, instrument design, and quality teams.…See more Requires 8+ years of professional software development experience, deep expertise in C/C++, multi-threading, memory management, and debugging/profiling tools, plus strong object-oriented design and unit testing practices.

Staff-level RF control software engineer responsible for designing and implementing software abstraction layers that support diverse radio hardware configurations on common protocol stacks. Designs test mode interfaces for hardware characterization and RF performance tuning, and optimizes device control transactions for multi-RAT, multi-SIM, and concurrent radio operations.…See more Applies expertise in antenna concepts, signal characterization, and RF component control (amplifiers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, mixers, switches, sensors). Collaborates across ASIC design, modem/RF systems, systems test, hardware, and firmware teams while providing technical leadership at design reviews.

The Algorithm Software Engineer will design, develop, and deploy signal processing applications on custom Leidos SoCs, porting algorithms from MATLAB/Python/C++ to optimized C code for real-time, massively parallelized execution. Responsibilities include hardware-software co-design, DSP optimization leveraging SIMD/VLIW/accelerators, Hardware-in-the-loop testing, and collaboration across signal processing, embedded, RF, and systems engineering teams.…See more The role requires 8+ years of C/C++ embedded systems development, strong signal processing fundamentals, and experience translating research algorithms into production real-time systems.