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$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Staff-level software engineer developing power and limits management firmware for Qualcomm SoCs across multiple subsystems. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing software for power efficiency, analyzing execution performance, developing profiling and debugging tools, and coordinating with system, power, hardware, and software teams from pre-silicon through commercialization. The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and low-level optimization across ARM architectures, with exposure to machine learning applications on silicon data sets and integration with Android HLOS.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Staff Software Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and integrating hypervisor and System Memory Management Unit (SMMU) firmware for Qualcomm's SoC platforms used in mobile, automotive, compute, and IoT devices. The engineer will work on low-level firmware that interfaces with bootloaders, Linux, and TrustZone, requiring deep expertise in ARM CPU architecture, virtualization, kernel development, and secure coding. Responsibilities include firmware feature design, cross-team collaboration with hardware and ASIC teams, debugging and verification, code review, and technical documentation. Requires 2+ years of C/C++ programming with 4+ years total software engineering experience and strong background in OS/kernel development, computer architecture, and embedded systems.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Design, develop, and optimize Linux platform enablement for Qualcomm's next-generation SoCs, focusing on image generation, packaging, integration, and CI/CD automation across major Linux distributions (Debian/Ubuntu, RHEL/Fedora). Debug complex issues spanning kernel, boot, and userspace; architect and build infrastructure supporting compute, server, embedded, and IoT platforms. Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams to bridge silicon enablement with modern open-source distribution standards. Use Bash, Python, and C/C++ to automate tooling and maintain upstream-oriented Linux platform workflows.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Qualcomm seeks a Staff Engineer to develop Linux device drivers for machine learning inference accelerators (AI 100). The role involves Linux kernel driver development, PCIe virtualization (SR-IOV), hardware simulation, and upstreaming code contributions. Required expertise includes kernel modules, HWMon, sysfs debugging, RTOS, SoC architecture, DMA, and embedded C development. Candidates should have 4+ years of relevant experience and familiarity with high-speed interfaces, virtualization (KVM), and security-related kernel subsystems.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Staff-level embedded software engineer responsible for designing and developing AI, GenAI, and multimedia SDKs/frameworks for IoT edge devices (drones, cameras, AI boxes, appliances). The role requires architecting high-performance inference pipelines, multi-stream AI processing, and GStreamer-based plugins for Qualcomm hardware platforms. Must have 5+ years of C/C++ experience in embedded systems, strong knowledge of AI inference frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX Runtime, LiteRT), GenAI orchestration tools (LangChain, LlamaIndex), and multimedia/HAL integration across Android, Tizen, and Linux. Ownership spans architecture, design, implementation, and deployment of production-quality SDK components.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$157,800 – $236,600 · Posted 3 days ago

Lead full-stack software engineering across Northrop Grumman NGAS programs, championing tools, processes, training, and metrics for systems using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Establish a cross-program Community of Practice to spread best practices, improve software reuse, and align subsystems with DoD strategic objectives (JADC2, Anywhere C2, multi-vehicle swarm). Serve as Subject Matter Expert in front-end frameworks (React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS), back-end languages (Python, Java, Node.js), API design (REST, GraphQL, gRPC), databases (SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and containerization, plus core competencies in geospatial engineering, cybersecurity governance, interoperability standards, or open systems architectures. Requires 14+ years software engineering experience with Bachelor's in STEM, active Secret clearance, and ability to attain TS/SCI and Special Program Access.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$134,800 – $202,200 · Posted 3 days ago

A software security engineer focused on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and embedded software development for government customers. The role involves performing end-to-end vulnerability research against software stacks, designing and implementing security tools, developing embedded software solutions, conducting code reviews, and writing technical documentation. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++/Java/Python, deep Linux knowledge, x86/ARM architecture expertise, reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra), and debugging utilities (gdb, strace, ltrace). Experience with Android, Trace32/JTAG, Git, and LLMs for augmenting reverse engineering workflows is preferred.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$150,000 – $225,000 · Posted 3 days ago

Build production AI features and services using foundation model APIs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic workflows. You will implement scalable microservices in Python or Java, develop evaluation and quality frameworks for AI systems, and collaborate across teams to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise workflows. The role requires hands-on applied AI experience, strong backend or platform engineering skills, and familiarity with vector databases, LLM orchestration tools, and cloud infrastructure.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$94,200 – $141,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Design, implement, integrate, and commercialize video software modules on Qualcomm SoCs, including user and kernel mode drivers for playback, streaming, camcorder, and DRM use cases. Develop and optimize video compression, streaming protocols, and Agentic AI frameworks on Linux platforms while meeting performance, latency, power, and stability requirements. Work with hardware and systems engineers to integrate cutting-edge video technology on Snapdragon processors for mobile and AI inferencing platforms. Requires expertise in Linux kernel development (V4L2, device drivers), video compression standards (H.264/H.265/AV1), streaming protocols (HLS/HTTP/RTSP/DASH), and embedded systems debugging.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$202,500 – $274,000 · Posted 3 days ago

Staff Data Engineer role at Credit Karma building petabyte-scale data infrastructure and streaming platforms on GCP. You will design and operate Kafka-based streaming infrastructure, build cloud-native data pipelines using Dataflow/Beam, Flink, and Spark, and create persistence frameworks across Spanner, MySQL, and BigQuery. The role requires 7+ years backend/data systems experience in JVM languages (Scala/Java), expertise with high-throughput distributed systems, and deep knowledge of streaming platforms, Apache Beam, CDC patterns, encryption, and data governance frameworks. You'll also integrate AI/ML and generative AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, semantic search, and knowledge graphs into the data platform.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$120,000 – $150,000 · Posted 3 days ago

Software Developer I or II at a defense software company specializing in DoD air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and C4ISR systems. The role involves full-stack web application development using Java and JavaScript, including software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems. Requires 3+ years of programming experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on work with Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence in automated development environments. US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance are mandatory.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
Posted 3 days ago

Software Development Engineer role focused on designing and building scalable cloud-native solutions using microservices architectures in a distributed computing environment. The engineer will write clean, maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and leverage GenAI/AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity. Responsibilities include building resilient systems, practicing CI/CD principles, participating in on-call duties, and demonstrating operational excellence through monitoring and troubleshooting production issues. The role requires experience with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and at least one general-purpose programming language (Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript).

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$188,500 – $255,000 · Posted 3 days ago

com, responsible for architecting and developing a high-performance, scalable web platform that drives prospect-to-customer conversion. You will mentor a team of engineers, design and implement user experiences and Kubernetes services, and serve as the technical subject matter expert across a hosted authoring environment, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation. vironment, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation. The role requires 8+ years building enterprise cloud-native applications, strong leadership abilities, and deep expertise in JavaScript/React, microservices architecture, and the full software development lifecycle.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$216,100 – $378,200 · Posted 3 days ago

Principal Engineer leading the technical direction for ServiceNow's Conversational Analytics platform, which enables customers to query data in natural language using AI. The role combines hands-on architecture and prototyping with mentorship of engineering teams, requiring deep expertise in AI/ML systems, vector retrieval, agentic architectures, and knowledge graphs. You'll collaborate with product and leadership to design cloud-based solutions integrating LLMs and AI into enterprise workflows, with accountability for customer success metrics and evaluation frameworks.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 4 days ago

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance management (DVFS) for ARM-based systems. You will debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and lead a team of engineers. The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, system architecture analysis, and hands-on experience with FPGA and QEMU-based pre-silicon development.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$97,000 – $180,000 · Posted 4 days ago

Specialist, Software Engineering role at L3Harris focused on designing, implementing, and integrating software components across embedded, application, and cloud environments for space and airborne defense systems. The engineer will work across the full software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and architecture through deployment and sustainment—using C++ for low-level embedded work, troubleshooting deployed operational systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on hardware/software interfaces. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing software solutions using multiple programming languages and operating systems, conducting code reviews, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting mission-critical systems in the defense and aerospace sectors.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$114,000 – $228,000 · Posted 4 days ago

Staff Software Engineer at Abbott responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing software systems within cross-functional teams following established design control and engineering practices. You will serve as a technical lead, mentoring entry-level engineers, troubleshooting complex issues, and making significant architectural decisions that influence department delivery. The role requires expert-level proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), relational databases, RESTful web services, and Agile development tools, with demonstrated ability to own quality and design decisions across large features and productions.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
$120,000 – $165,000 · Posted 4 days ago

Sr. AI Developer at XiFin will design and build AI-powered applications, agents, and automation tools that enhance software development workflows and improve engineering productivity. The role involves developing intelligent testing solutions integrated with CI/CD pipelines, implementing AI-assisted developer tools using Claude and AWS Bedrock, and evaluating emerging AI technologies. You'll work hands-on across Python, LLMs, generative AI, and cloud-native AWS infrastructure, partnering with Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to prototype and deploy scalable, production-ready solutions. The position requires 4–7+ years of software engineering experience with strong Python skills, LLM/generative AI application experience, and familiarity with modern DevOps practices.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$188,500 – $255,000 · Posted 4 days ago

com, a high-traffic marketing website serving millions of prospects. Responsible for designing scalable, performant web platforms with hosted authoring environments, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation. ed authoring environments, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation. Will mentor engineers, architect microservices and APIs (REST/GraphQL), drive experimentation capabilities, and guide technical decisions across the full software development lifecycle.

San DiegoLast seen 3 days ago
Posted 4 days ago

Full-stack software engineer role developing a complex, cloud-based software planning system for a government mission. Responsibilities include designing and building backend services, APIs, and frontend web applications; contributing to system architecture and technical design; integrating software components across multiple teams; and participating in testing and quality assurance. Required: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years professional software engineering experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and strong proficiency in Java, TypeScript, OOP, API design, and full-stack web development.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$158,400 – $237,600 · Posted 4 days ago

Design and build scalable, distributed data platform systems on AWS and Databricks, owning workspace architecture, governance, and lifecycle management. Implement infrastructure as code with Terraform, develop end-to-end data pipelines from ingestion to analytics and ML, and operate Amazon EKS clusters. Define SLIs/SLOs for platform reliability, lead incident response and on-call rotations, implement security and compliance controls, and mentor engineers on platform standards. This senior staff role requires 8+ years building large-scale cloud platforms, 5+ years in Data Platform/DevOps/SRE roles, expert AWS knowledge, and deep hands-on experience with Databricks Lakehouse (Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, MLflow), Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and Python/Bash scripting.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$111,300 – $166,900 · Posted 4 days ago

Senior Sensors Software Engineer at Qualcomm designing and developing low-power embedded software for mobile sensors, IoT, wearables, and AR/VR applications. Responsibilities include architecting scalable real-time embedded systems, performing design and coding for large features, debugging, integration, and technical documentation. Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded RTOS, and Linux/Android/Windows; familiarity with sensors technology, digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI is preferred.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
$120,000 – $150,000 · Posted 4 days ago

Software Developer I or II role at a defense software company delivering mission-critical DoD solutions. Responsibilities include software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, debugging, and installation of large-scale systems. Requires 3+ years of full-stack web application development experience with Java and JavaScript frameworks, proficiency with Agile processes and automated development tools (Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence), and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance. Preferred candidates have 5+ years experience and relational database knowledge (H2 DB).

San DiegoLast seen 3 days ago
$84,698 – $94,765 · Posted 5 days ago

Software Engineer I will develop, test, and maintain features across a full application stack—including UI components, APIs, business logic, and database layers—under mentorship from a Lead Software Engineer. Responsibilities include translating wireframes and requirements into responsive interfaces, implementing data validation and security controls, building integrations, writing clean code with automated tests, and participating in code reviews and pair programming. The role emphasizes using AI-assisted development tools effectively while maintaining high coding standards and version control discipline.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago
Posted 5 days ago

S. Navy information systems. aintain web applications supporting mission-critical U.S. Navy information systems. Build responsive user interfaces using Angular, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS; develop backend functionality with Java and SQL; participate across the full software development lifecycle from planning through deployment. Support DevSecOps and CI/CD practices, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with technical teams and end users to deliver secure, reliable solutions.

San DiegoLast seen 4 days ago