#Embedded DSP Software Engineer
Qualcomm
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 2+ years of experience in embedded software development. Strong proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems. Experience with multi-threaded programming, hardware drivers, and inter-processor communication. Solid understanding of computer architecture and embedded system design. Multimedia software development experience on Android, Windows, or Linux. Exposure to machine learning or computer vision workloads. Familiarity with scripting (Python, shell) and test automation. Strong debugging and profiling skills using tools like Trace32, JTAG, etc. Versatile attitude to learn new architectures and operating systems. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Architect, design, and develop multimedia frameworks across heterogeneous processors. Develop high-performance system drivers for compute resources and AI acceleration. Profile and optimize software for performance, memory, and power efficiency. Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test teams to ensure seamless integration. Participate in design and code reviews; contribute to system-level debugging and issue resolution. Offsite and occasional onsite work with OEMs and Independent Software Vendors may be required.
$94.2k - $141.2k
...Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group Software Engineering General Summary:... ...develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud-edge software,... ...embedded platform software for CPU, DSP, and NPU processors and AI engines...SuggestedFull timeCasual workWork from home$170k - $210k
...Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer Date: 3 Jul 2026 Location: United States, San Diego, CA, US Salary: $170,000 - $210,000 Negotiable USD... ...platforms. About the Role We're looking for a Senior Embedded DSP Software Engineer to help bring our proven signal...SuggestedLocal areaImmediate startFlexible hours- ...Job Title - Senior Firmware or Embedded Software Engineer Location – San Diego, CA Duration – 10+ Months Contract Total Hours/week - 40.00 1st Shift Description: Senior Firmware or Embedded Software Engineer Responsibilities • Develop, enhance...SuggestedContract workLocal areaRemote workDay shift
$170k - $215k
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Crypto 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing...SuggestedFull timeWork visaFlexible hours- ...Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related...SuggestedFull timeContract work
- ...Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Urgent Need Position: Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Duration: 12 Months Total Hours/week: 40.00 Shift: 1st Shift Client: Medical Devices Company Job Category: IT Level of Experience: Senior Level Employment...Contract workShift workDay shift
- ...Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA. The role centers on design and testing of cryptographic software within embedded real-time systems. You will collaborate with Systems, Hardware...Full timeContract work
- Troubleshooting or debugging skills in embedded, preemptive execution environments; Applies Software knowledge and experience to design, develop, create, modify... ...following areas will be preferred Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or...Full timeWork experience placementImmediate start
$105k - $155k
...About this position SeeScan is seeking a Software Engineer with strong experience in embedded Linux development. You will be responsible for a mix of driver, middleware and application development on a variety of embedded hardware platforms. Compensation...For contractorsRelocationVisa sponsorshipFlexible hours$258k - $275k
...Principal Systems Software Engineer Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Full-Time Salary... ...gracefully. The scope spans instrument‑embedded software, on-premises Linux HPC infrastructure... ...and image processing Implement DSP algorithms including frequency-domain...Full timeLocal area$125k - $140k
...Title: Senior SATCOM Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National... ...based modem implementations and hardware/software partitioning decisions • Define system... ...Experience reviewing or contributing to DSP implementations in C/C++ or HDL • Active...Temporary workLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...Job Description Job Description Title: Sr. Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer/Contractor Location: San Diego (92121) Term: Long Term Contract Duration: Long Term Start: Immediately Seeking Client facing Sr. Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer for a...Long term contractFor contractorsImmediate start
$111.3k - $166.9k
...Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group Software Engineering General Summary: The Snapdragon chipsets have pushed the power envelope of Compute products with more and more complex use cases and workloads. This...Full timeWork experience placementWork from home- ...performance of various compute use cases. Perform system level software optimizations using hardware and software power/thermal... ...in power, performance and thermal domain to achieve critical engineering goals. Lead the ideation, prototyping, and development of key...Full time
$111.3k - $166.9k
...Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group Software Engineering General Summary: ** This position... ...virtualization. The candidate should have a background in embedded software development such as board support packages (...Work experience placementWork from home$125k - $150k
...Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through... ...compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge... ...together. A DAY IN THE LIFE: The Embedded Software Engineer III plays a key role...Full timeWork visaFlexible hours- A leading Aerospace and Defense company is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer specialized in cryptography to design and develop advanced embedded software solutions for satellite systems. The role requires proficient knowledge in C/C++, a Bachelor's degree in...Full timeFlexible hours
$110k - $130k
...Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through... ...compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge... ...together. A DAY IN THE LIFE: As an Embedded Software Engineer II – RUST , you’ll design...Full timeWork visaFlexible hours- ...Job Description Job Description Our client is seeking software engineer that builds hardware-encrypted storage solutions for highly regulated environments. We're looking for an embedded software engineer to design and deliver security-focused features for encrypted...Full time
- ...Job Description Job Description Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Platforms team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, extending, and maintaining support for multiple embedded platforms for the Zoox vehicle. You...Temporary workRelocation package
$195.2k - $292.8k
...Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group GPU ASICS... ...in designing RTL for GPU, CPU, DSP, Machine-Learning, cache, controller, video... ...Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering,...Work experience placementWork from home- ...recruitment efforts to enhance team success and productivity. We’re looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer who thrives in low‑level development, enjoys solving complex hardware–software challenges, and wants to work on products that truly make an impact....Full time
$179k - $268.4k
...Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group PPT Systems... ...team of systems engineers, hardware and software architects are driving analysis and... ...Architecture concepts, such as CPU, GPU, DSP, interconnects, shared memory, etc. ~...Work experience placementWork from home$175k - $225k
...passionate team as a Principal Firmware Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in... ...to develop and verify/validate embedded systems requirements and interface control... ...teams, including firmware, hardware, and software engineers. Participate in code reviews,...Full timeLocal areaFlexible hours$115k - $200k
...challenge but a gift. Where you're never going alone. Because there's too much at stake to go solo. Our Software Team is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You'll develop software for our ecosystem of radios and waveforms to implement the next generation...Permanent employmentWork experience placementWork at officeWorldwide$123k - $160k
...Job Description Job Description Sr. Embedded Software Engineer MaXentric is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead software development efforts for our custom processor architecture. This role is critical to advancing our R&D initiatives and supporting DoD...Permanent employmentWork at office- ...Job Description Job Description Zoox is looking for an embedded software engineer to join our Firmware Power Systems team. Responsibilities for embedded software development for the Power management functions and sub-systems of the Zoox vehicle includes Power management...Temporary workRelocation package
$116.36k - $155.15k
...supervision. The Main Responsibilities The candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in system architecture and engineering disciplines. Specific technical knowledge of enterprise level networking and network security. Recommends optimized solutions...Full timeTemporary workRemote work1 day per week- Hring Embedded Firmware Engineer in San Diego, CA to develop and optimize embedded firmware and FPGA logic for camera-based real-time systems. This role combines embedded firmware, FPGA work, and performance optimization. If you enjoy working close to the hardware,...Local areaFlexible hours
$139.5k - $258.1k
...A leading technology company in San Diego is seeking a Cellular System Engineer to join their innovative team. The role focuses on validating cellular systems, requiring strong collaboration skills, a background in communication theory, and hands-on experience with Matlab...Full time
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