126 embedded systems software engineer jobs at 45 companies in Vista, CA

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Embedded Systems Software Engineer
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$144k-$191k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology developing AI-powered autonomous military systems.
5+ YOE5+ years in embedded software/firmware; BS in CS/CE/EE; C proficiency; microcontroller and embedded development; hardware/software debugging; IC bus protocols; eligibility for U.S. Secret security clearance.
C, RTOS, JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, I2C, SPI, CAN, RS232, RS485, Ethernet
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Embedded Systems Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$123k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.: Developing semiconductor, wireless, connectivity, automotive, AI, and computing technologies for device and enterprise customers.
1+ YOEDegree in CS/CE/EE (BS/MS/PhD) with 1–2+ years software/embedded experience; strong C, Linux/QNX, device driver, networking, and low-level debugging skills.
C, Linux, QNX, gdb, perf, ftrace
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Embedded Software Engineer - Power Systems
San Diego or Foster City
$155k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
Zoox
Zoox: Autonomous mobility developing a fully electric robotaxi fleet.
4+ YOEBachelor's or Master's (or equivalent),4+ years embedded real-time software experience, strong C/C++, experience with ARM/PowerPC, CAN/LIN, and supplier integration.
embedded C/C++, ARM, PowerPC, CAN, LIN, PCAN, CANalyzer, CANape, Polarion, ISO-26262, MISRA C/C++
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Engineer Embedded Software
San Diego or Rancho Santa Fe
$92k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Computer Engineering or STEM with 2 years' related experience, or master's with 0 years; C/C++, object-oriented programming, embedded real-time systems, software lifecycle, Agile, and Secret clearance required.
C, C++, Rust, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Xilinx, Zynq, Ultrascale+, VERSAL, Yocto, Petalinux, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Linux, VHDL, Verilog, FPGA, PowerPC, IBM Rhapsody, IBM DOORS, IBM Clearcase, Green Hills AdaMulti, Vitis, Vivado, HAIPE, OTNK, IKEF
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Engineer Embedded Software
San Diego or Rancho Carmel
$92k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Global aerospace and defense technology.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Computer Engineering or STEM with 2 years' related experience, or master's with 0 years. Requires C/C++, object-oriented programming, embedded real-time systems, software lifecycle, Agile tools, and Secret clearance.
C, C++, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Rust, Xilinx, Zynq, Ultrascale+, VERSAL, Yocto, Petalinux, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Vitis, Vivado, HAIPE, OTNK, IKEF, Linux, PowerPC, VHDL, Verilog, FPGA, IBM Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase, Green Hills AdaMulti
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Embedded Systems Software Test/Developer
Poway, California, United States
$98k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: U.S. private defense contractor designing unmanned aircraft, radars, and mission systems for military, security, and civil customers.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS/IS (or equivalent) with 4+ years experience (2+ with MS); strong software development knowledge; experience designing and automating tests; proficient in Python and C (C++ preferred); AWS and AI tool experience; ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; US citizenship required.
Python, C, C++, Claude, Llama, Amazon Web Services
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$155k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
INOVIO Pharmaceuticals
INOVIO PharmaceuticalsNasdaq Capital Market: INO: Clinical-stage biotechnology developing and commercializing DNA medicines for HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases.
7+ YOEBS or MS in a technical field and 7+ years of embedded software experience, including modern C++, real-time systems, RTOS, device drivers, regulated software, cybersecurity, and IEC 62304 compliance.
C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Android, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, ADC/DAC, PWM, BSP, Keil, IAR, GCC, Visual Studio, Android Studio, Linux, C#, Python, ThreadX, FreeRTOS, RTX, Micrium OS, CI/CD
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Embedded Systems Security Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$157k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Specs Inc.
Specs Inc.: Snap-owned AR eyewear developing see-through smartglasses and developer tools for immersive augmented-reality experiences.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent, 5+ years writing production software (C, C++, Rust), 3+ years building security for Linux/embedded systems, applied cryptography and vulnerability assessment experience.
C, C++, Rust, Linux, Snap OS, Lens Studio
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Embedded Software Engineer (Home Networking)
Irvine, California, United States
$100k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TP-Link Systems Inc.
TP-Link Systems Inc.: Private U.S.-based networking-equipment and smart-home-device maker serving consumers, businesses, and service providers globally.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years developing embedded software, C/C++ programming, embedded operating systems, networking protocols, hardware interfaces, debugging tools, testing, and version control.
C, C++, RTOS, Linux, DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, GDB, Wireshark, ARM Cortex-A53/73
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$160k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital: Lockheed Martin-owned satellite manufacturer delivering spacecraft and mission services to government and commercial customers.
8+ YOERequires 8+ years developing C/C++ embedded systems, bare-metal or RTOS designs, MCU architectures, serial protocols, embedded debugging, and U.S. person or permanent resident status.
C, C++, FreeRTOS, embedded Linux, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, CAN, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, I2C, SPI, PCI, ARM, Texas Instruments, Linux, GNU toolchains, make, GCC, GDB, Bash, Python
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Embedded Systems Security Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$157k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Specs Inc.
Specs Inc.: Snap-owned AR eyewear developing see-through smartglasses and developer tools for immersive augmented-reality experiences.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent experience, 5+ years software development (C, C++, Rust), 3+ years in embedded/Linux security, experience with applied cryptography, threat modeling, fuzzing, and secure platform design.
C, C++, Rust, Linux, Snap OS, Lens Studio
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Sr. Embedded Systems & Controls SW Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$150k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Neon Aerospace
Neon Aerospace: Private U.S. aerospace manufacturer designing and producing propellers, actuators, rotors, and flight systems for aircraft manufacturers.
8+ YOE8+ years in embedded real-time software; strong C/C++; system-level control; CAN/SPI/Ethernet/ARINC; MATLAB/Simulink; DO-178C/ARP4754 knowledge preferred.
C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, CAN, SPI, Ethernet, ARINC, DO-178C, ARP4754/4761
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Software Engineer, Embedded Linux - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
San Diego, California, United States
$115k-$185k/yr HybridFull Time
TrellisWare Technologies
TrellisWare Technologies: Private U.S. defense-communications developing tactical radios and resilient waveforms for military and public-safety users.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science; 4+ years embedded Linux; C++/Python; 2+ years Yocto; SDRs and C2 links; lab tools; ARM processors.
Yocto Project, C++, Python, HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/UDP, SSL/TLS, Embedded Linux, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Git, Compilers, Linkers, Debuggers
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems
Redmond or San Diego
$159k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kuiper Systems
Kuiper SystemsNasdaq Global Select Market: AMZN: Developing a low Earth orbit satellite network to deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband internet connectivity.
7+ YOE7+ years of non-internship software development; 5+ years in programming; 7+ years in design/architecture; security-aware embedded firmware; proficiency in C/C++, Python, Java or Perl.
C, C++, Python, Java, Perl
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Senior Systems Software Engineer
Austin or San Diego
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Saronic
Saronic: Developing autonomous surface vessels for defense and maritime applications.
3+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field; 3+ years for senior engineers or 8+ years for staff engineers; C/C++ or Rust experience and embedded systems expertise.
NixOS, C, C++, Rust, Embedded Linux, RS-232, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Arlington or Woburn or Boston or Dayton or Melbourne or Carlsbad
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Systems & Technology Research
Systems & Technology Research: Advanced research and development for national security and defense.
Active Secret clearance, expertise in real-time DSP software (C++17), experience with radar/EW systems, Xilinx MPSoC/RFSoC experience, strong communication, and relevant technical degree.
C++17, Xilinx MPSoC, RFSoC, CUDA, MATLAB
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – RUST
San Diego, California, United States
$170k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Innoflight
Innoflight: U.S. non-traditional defense contractor developing cyber-secure avionics for government, defense, and commercial space customers.
9+ YOE9+ years in secure embedded systems; Rust and C/C++; RTOS; embedded networking; cryptography; security clearance.
Rust, C/C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, IPsec, TLS, AES, RSA, ECDSA, ECDH, Secure Boot, Root of Trust, Zero Trust, SpaceWire, SPI, I2C, UART, PCI, PCIe, Ethernet
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Sr. Embedded Software Engineer - Platform
Irvine, California, United States
$116k-$194k/yr HybridFull Time
Panasonic Avionics Corporation
Panasonic Avionics Corporation: Private aerospace manufacturer supplying airlines with in-flight entertainment, connectivity systems, and technical services.
8+ YOE8+ years developing embedded Linux software or data-centric distributed systems; Bachelor in CS/CE/SE (or equiv); strong C/C++, Golang, or Rust skills; experience with Zenoh/DDS/MQTT, observability, and system integration.
Zenoh, DDS, MQTT, TCP/UDP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, DHCP, Docker, GitLab, Golang, Rust, C/C++, Linux
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Embedded SW/FW Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
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Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and digital services.
Engineer to contribute to battery engineering and embedded system solutions; specific qualifications not listed.
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Staff Software Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
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Reaxiomatic
Reaxiomatic: Private aerospace and defense startup developing strategic hardware systems for U.S. and allied warfighters.
Design and deliver reliable software systems connecting embedded flight software, ground applications, HMI, and test infrastructure for regulated, mission-critical programs.
C, C++, DO-178