systems-programming jobs in San Diego

Develop embedded software for Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network using Rust, C, C++, or similar languages. Write device drivers and system applications for satellite systems and interfaces (I2C, SPI, CAN), develop security features for satellite platforms, and collaborate with hardware and software teams on board bring-up and integration.…See more Requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and 2+ years of systems design or architecture expertise.

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer responsible for deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting complex cloud-native systems in secure, production Government environments. You will serve as the technical bridge between operational edge teams and core development, translating operational needs into clear requirements while diagnosing complex application, networking, and data synchronization issues.…See more You must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and have 5+ years of platform engineering, DevOps, or SRE experience with demonstrated expertise in AWS GovCloud, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code in FedRAMP-authorized environments at IL4/IL5/IL6. You will lead customer discovery sessions, coordinate escalations with software engineering, and communicate technical constraints and remediation plans to both customers and Program Management.

Senior C++ engineer responsible for architecting and implementing core features of EdgeOS and EdgeOS RT middleware for autonomous systems. You'll develop runtime services and abstractions across Linux, real-time operating systems, and resource-constrained platforms; design debugging and evaluation tooling; and contribute to EdgeOS Language (an interface definition language).…See more This role requires 7+ years of C++ production experience, strong multithreading and embedded systems expertise, and collaboration with autonomy and systems engineers from design through integration.

Shield AI seeks a Senior C++ Engineer to design and develop the Hivemind Foundations middleware framework for autonomous systems, focusing on EdgeOS and EdgeOS RT. You will own architecture and implementation of critical runtime services and abstractions across Linux, real-time operating systems, and resource-constrained platforms, while developing debugging and observability tooling and contributing to EdgeOS Language, their interface definition language.…See more The role requires 7+ years of production C++ experience with deep expertise in multithreaded systems, embedded platforms, systems programming, and real-time operating systems, alongside strong software engineering practices including automated testing and technical documentation.

Staff-level software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining debug software across firmware, operating systems, platform software, and host tooling at the system level. The role requires deep expertise in debugging complex SoCs and high-performance CPU architectures, including JTAG, trace, and crash analysis, with proficiency in C, C++, assembly, and Python.…See more You will troubleshoot integrated system defects, collaborate across hardware and firmware teams to identify root causes, and drive technical decisions during design and debug reviews. This position demands strong systems knowledge, independent technical ownership, and the ability to influence architectural decisions across a cross-functional organization.

Own end-to-end feature development for Voice AI on Windows, including wake-on-voice, ASR, translation, transcription, and TTS. Design and implement Windows audio and driver stack solutions leveraging Qualcomm SoC capabilities while meeting strict latency and power targets.…See more Build components across user-mode and kernel-mode boundaries using UMDF/KMDF, integrating with Windows audio frameworks. Optimize performance and debug complex multi-threaded issues across hardware/software boundaries.

Senior Principal Software Engineer leading system-level integration of embedded, real-time, distributed defense systems involving navigation sensors, shipboard networking, and multi-processor platforms. You will conduct advanced debugging and root-cause analysis, develop architectural models and design documentation, mentor engineering teams, advise program leadership on technical trade studies and modernization strategies, and drive CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automated testing initiatives across large organizations.…See more Requires 10+ years of C/C++ embedded systems experience, Linux systems programming, distributed systems architecture, and proven technical leadership.

Senior Principal Software Engineer leading system-level integration of embedded, real-time, distributed defense systems with deep expertise in C/C++, Linux, and mission-critical architecture. Responsibilities include conducting advanced debugging and root-cause analysis on large distributed components, developing high-fidelity design documentation and architectural models, and providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.…See more Will advise program leadership on architecture, system feasibility, technical trade studies, and modernization planning while recommending improvements to engineering processes, CI/CD workflows, and DevSecOps practices across multi-team organizations.

Senior Windows audio software engineer responsible for end-to-end feature development of Voice AI capabilities on Windows, including wake-on-voice, on-device ASR, translation, transcription, and TTS. The role requires designing and implementing Windows audio and driver stack solutions that leverage Qualcomm SoC CPU/DSP/NPU capabilities while meeting strict latency and power targets, with work spanning user-mode and kernel-mode boundaries (UMDF/KMDF).…See more Responsibilities include gathering technical requirements, optimizing low-power audio architecture for always-on use cases, and debugging complex multi-threaded and multi-processor issues across hardware/software boundaries. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, DSP, systems, ML, product) and communicate status, risks, and roadmap contributions to technical leads.

Qualcomm is hiring Sr. Staff and Principal Engineers to develop low-level software for custom CPUs, focusing on Linux kernel, boot firmware, and platform optimization.…See more The role requires deep expertise in computer architecture, C/assembly programming, and systems-level software development across pre-silicon and hardware environments. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize performance, ensure OS efficiency, and enable new architectural features while working independently on multi-faceted technical challenges.

Senior software development engineer leading a small team on AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, which processes millions of packets per second across a global fleet. The role requires deep expertise in C/C++ systems programming, kernel/embedded development, and ultra-high-performance optimization including hand assembly and vectorization.…See more Responsibilities include architecture decisions, mentoring junior engineers, design/code reviews, and communicating technical strategy with cross-functional teams and leadership.