virtual-memory jobs in San Diego

Lead system-level validation strategy and test content development for Qualcomm's next-generation AI accelerator platform, spanning emulation and silicon phases. Own bare-metal software development, hardware–software integration, and multi-processor system testing with focus on concurrency, clock/power management, and low-level hardware interfaces.…See more Debug complex SoCs with limited visibility, support pre-silicon (simulation, emulation, FPGA) and post-silicon bring-up, and lead geographically distributed engineering teams to deliver high-quality validation solutions at scale.

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.…See more 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.

Senior Staff SoC Systems Performance Engineer responsible for analyzing and defining next-generation system-on-chip architectures across mobile, automotive, and compute products. The role involves conducting performance, power, and thermal analysis; deploying simulators and profilers to identify bottlenecks; and collaborating with hardware, software, and product teams to drive architectural decisions.…See more Requires 5+ years of systems engineering experience with deep knowledge of computer architecture (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, memory hierarchies, cache coherency) and hands-on proficiency with performance modeling tools, SystemC simulators, and profiling methodologies.