system-debugging jobs in San Diego

Develop and maintain the autonomy software integration layer for autonomous aerial vehicles, bridging planning, controls, simulation, and vehicle hardware interfaces. You'll design and execute software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop tests, debug cross-system failures, build integration tooling for deployment and diagnostics, and support flight-test campaigns from preparation through post-flight analysis.…See more This role requires strong production C++ and Python skills, hands-on experience integrating autonomous software with real hardware, and the ability to reason across configuration, networking, timing, and hardware boundaries to surface architectural brittleness.

Lead a small engineering team responsible for integrating autonomous flight control systems, payloads, and embedded hardware across complex autonomy stacks. Own interface contracts with C2 providers, drive standards compliance (UCI, OMS, MOSA, WOSA, TAK/CoT), and support live mission operations, test exercises, and customer demonstrations with hands-on debugging and field troubleshooting.…See more Require 7+ years of systems/autonomy experience plus 2+ years of direct people management; build and mentor engineers while driving continuous improvement in integration timelines and deployment reliability.

Qualcomm Research seeks a senior firmware engineer to design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced wireless platforms targeting 6G research prototypes. You will optimize real-time embedded systems across full development lifecycles, collaborate with baseband/RF/hardware teams, and work on signal processing algorithms, device drivers, and hardware platform bring-up.…See more The role requires proficiency in C/C++, multi-threading, OS fundamentals, and experience with wireless communication systems (5G NR, 802.11), GPUs, DSPs, and complex system debugging.

Embedded software engineer role focused on designing, developing, and testing real-time embedded C/C++ code for Battery Management Systems (BMS) in autonomous vehicles. Responsibilities include implementing safety algorithms, cell balancing and charging control logic, thermal management, hardware bring-up, and low-level vehicle controls.…See more The role requires 8+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems, microcontroller programming (ARM, PowerPC), hardware debugging, and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN). Cross-functional collaboration with vehicle, systems, controls, and validation engineers is essential to ensure safe and reliable autonomous vehicle operation.

Design, develop, and test embedded software for Zoox's autonomous vehicle charging and power systems, including real-time control of electro-mechanical components, supplier system integration, and cross-functional validation. The role requires 4+ years of embedded software experience with strong C/C++ proficiency, microcontroller/microprocessor expertise (ARM, PowerPC), and knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN).…See more You will contribute across the full development cycle—from prototyping and requirements capture through implementation and validation—and collaborate with vehicle, controls, and validation engineers.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer responsible for architecting, designing, developing, and deploying on-device AI prototype software for edge computing applications. The role requires expert-level proficiency in C++ and Python, deep knowledge of ML frameworks like PyTorch, and hands-on experience with low-level system debugging, performance tuning, and native inference driver development.…See more You will work in a multi-disciplinary research team advancing generative AI technology for the edge, including model fine-tuning, hardware acceleration, model quantization, and edge inference. A strong theoretical background in deep learning combined with embedded software development experience and modern software engineering best practices is essential.

Design, develop, and optimize advanced power management software for next-generation mobile platforms, including 6G modem technologies. Enhance embedded software components for cellular modem systems, improve system efficiency through power optimization algorithms, and analyze complex system issues using debugging tools and traces.…See more Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system teams to deliver optimized end-to-end solutions. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field plus 2+ years of embedded or software engineering experience (or equivalent advanced degree with less experience).