168 senior embedded engineer jobs at 51 companies in Poway, CA

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Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$128k-$229k/yr OnsiteFull Time
General Atomics
General Atomics: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and nuclear technology systems.
8+ YOELead embedded software development for control systems; requires advanced engineering degree or equivalent experience (senior-level), ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance, strong software engineering, testing, and leadership skills.
voltmeters, ammeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network packet sniffers, serial emulators, AI/ML, NIST cybersecurity, ISO/IEEE/IEC, DoD JSSEH, DOE NQA-1
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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Carlsbad or United States or Richmond or Canada or Asia or Europe or Australia
$140k-$160k/yr HybridFull Time
Arlo
ArloNYSE: ARLO: Provide wireless smart home security cameras and monitoring services.
7+ YOE7+ years embedded firmware experience; proficiency in Embedded C/C++, RTOS and Embedded Linux, multimedia streaming (H.264/H.265), device drivers, networking protocols, hardware debugging, and Git.
Embedded C, C++, RTOS, Embedded Linux, H.264, H.265, TCP, UDP, HTTP, HTTPS, RTP, RTSP, SIP, WebRTC, Wi-Fi, BLE, LTE, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, protocol analyzer, Git, U-Boot, Python, Perl, Lua, Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, Matter
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Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer
Poway, California, United States
$135k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Marble Communications
Blue Marble Communications: Designs and manufactures communications hardware for satellite vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years firmware experience for embedded systems; embedded C for ARM SoC; bare metal/RTOS/Embedded Linux; hardware-in-the-loop testing; EM office proficiency; excellent writing and presentation; must be a US Person.
C, Python, ARM, x86, SoC, RTOS, Embedded Linux, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – RUST
San Diego, California, United States
$170k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Innoflight
Innoflight: Designs and manufactures compact cyber-secure avionics for space missions.
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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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$145k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
4+ YOEBachelor’s or higher in CS/CE or related; 4+ years OO software; C/C++/Python; embedded Linux with Buildroot; Linux proficiency; Agile/Scrum/CI/TD; US Person status.
C/C++, Python, Buildroot, Linux, Git, Docker, Podman, CI/CD, CUDA
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Senior Embedded Firmware Design Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$116k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Semtech
SemtechNASDAQ: SMTC: Produces high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products
8+ YOE8+ years embedded firmware experience for mixed-signal ICs, B.S. or M.S. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, proficiency in C/C++, assembly, Python, MCU architectures (ARM,RISC-V,STM32), and experience with test and validation.
ARM, RISC-V, PIC, STM32, C, C++, assembly, Python, Matlab, SV, Verilog, VHDL, Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, FPGA, JTAG, I2C, I3C, SPI, MIPI, PCIe, logic analyzer, oscilloscope
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Senior Engineer, Embedded Software/Firmware-CA
San Diego, California, United States
$140k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Synchron
Synchron: Developing implantable brain-computer interfaces to restore functional independence.
5+ YOE5+ years embedded systems, low-power MCUs, C/C++, Python, BLE/RF, hardware-software ownership.
C, C++, Python, BLE, RF, RTOS
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$115k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TrellisWare Technologies
TrellisWare Technologies: Provides resilient wireless communication systems and tactical networking solutions.
4+ YOE2+ MgmtBachelor's in EE/CE/CS required; 4 years embedded Linux development, 2 years asymmetric multi-processing and Yocto Project, RTOS experience (FreeRTOS preferred), device integration and lab equipment experience, 2 years leading teams, U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Linux, Yocto Project, FreeRTOS, C++, Python, oscilloscope, logic analyzer
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
San Clemente, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Sonance
Sonance: Manufacturing high-performance architectural and outdoor audio systems.
7+ YOE7+ years embedded software; RTOS (Zephyr); ARM Cortex-M; C/C++; Ethernet TCP/IP; CI/CD; cross-functional teamwork.
Zephyr RTOS, ARM Cortex-M, C, C++, Git, CI/CD, Ethernet TCP/IP
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Embedded NPU Software Engineer, Senior
San Diego, California, United States
$127k-$191k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
2+ YOE2+ years microprocessor design experience; degree in EE/CS/CE (BS/MS/PhD options); programming in C, C++, Python; experience with design verification and embedded systems; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
C, C++, Python, architectural simulators, digital design simulators, emulators, test generators, design synthesis
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Sr. DSP Modem Embedded Engineer, Amazon Leo
Redmond or San Diego
$159k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
7+ YOESenior DSP modem embedded software engineer with 7+ years of experience in DSP modem development, wireless systems (3/4/5G, OFDM), RTOS, and C/C++.
Assembly, C, C++, RTOS, DSP, FEC, FFT, DFT, SIMULATION, Matlab, LabTools
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Embedded Systems Security Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$157k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Snap
SnapNYSE: SNAP: Provides visual messaging software and augmented reality wearable devices.
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 Systems Security Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$157k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Snap
SnapNYSE: SNAP: Develops social media applications and augmented reality technology.
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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Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity
Carlsbad or Germantown or San Jose or New York City
$141k-$222k/yr HybridFull Time
Viasat
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering experience; strong C/C++ on Linux; encryption/OpenSSL; Linux security controls; Bash and Python or Lua scripting; Perforce or Git; bachelor’s in CS/Engineering or equivalent; ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance; hybrid (3 days/week onsite).
C, C++, Linux, OpenSSL, Bash, Python, Lua, Perforce, Git, CI/CD, Docker, Podman, LXC, JSON, REST, TLS, IPsec, HTTP, HTTPS, ARM, x86, Power, ARM TrustZone, TPM
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Staff Engineer, BMS Embedded Software
Carlsbad, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Aptera Motors
Aptera MotorsNASDAQ: SEV: Develops and manufactures high-efficiency solar-powered electric vehicles.
10+ YOEProficient C/C++ and bare-metal embedded development for high-voltage BMS, functional safety knowledge, Linux and git experience, Python, HW test tool experience; 10+ years software development with 3+ years BMS; Bachelor's degree required.
C, C++, Linux, git, Python, Jira, CAN, LIN, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
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Staff Embedded Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$177k-$266k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
12+ YOEBachelor's or higher in CS/Software Engineering/STEM with extensive related experience; proficient in C/C++, object-oriented design, RTOS, ARM; experience with crypto or Rust; DoD Secret clearance required.
C, C++, Rust, ARM, RTOS, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Vitis, Vivado, Yocto, PetaLinux, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, TCP/IP, Linux kernel, VHDL, Verilog, FPGA, Rhapsody, DOORS, ClearCase, Green Hills AdaMulti, Assembly
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Advanced Embedded Digital Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$118k-$148k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Honeywell International
Honeywell InternationalNASDAQ: HON: Designs and manufactures technologies for aerospace, buildings, and industry.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a technical discipline, 5+ years engineering experience in high-tech R&D or manufacturing, electronic product and circuit card development, FPGA (Altera Quartus or Xilinx Vivado), DSP experience, US Person eligibility, ability to obtain security clearance.
Altera Quartus, Xilinx Vivado, MATLAB, Simulink, Xilinx System Generator, Altera Platform Designer, VHDL, HDL, C, C++, Python, Lua, TCL
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded, Pixel Graphics
Mountain View or San Diego
$174k-$253k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOGL: Provides online search, advertising, cloud computing, and consumer electronics.
5+ YOEBachelor's or equivalent; 5 years low-level systems programming (C/C++), 3 years device driver development, 3 years embedded OS experience, 1 year GPU experience; GPU programming and Rust familiarity preferred.
C++, C, Rust, GPU Programming
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Senior Firmware Engineer, Embedded Platform
San Diego, California, United States
$132k-$178k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Firestorm Labs
Firestorm Labs: Develops and manufactures low-cost 3D-printed unmanned aerial vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 5+ years embedded systems experience, U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance, strong C/C++ and Python skills, Linux/Windows proficiency, networking and virtualization knowledge, valid driver’s license, willingness to travel up to 15%.
C++, C/C++, Python, Bash, Shell, ARM Cortex-M, I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat), Windows, VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, PX4 Autopilot, ROS, Gazebo, Unreal Engine, Unity, MISRA C++, DO-178C, IEC 62304, ISO 26262, Ethernet, TCP/IP, VPNs, VLANs
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Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Embedded Cryptographic Software
San Diego, California, United States
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOEActive U.S. Secret clearance required; proficiency in C/C++; experience with embedded real-time systems, Yocto/Petalinux or Wind River Linux, Xilinx platforms, TCP/IP, and Agile tools (Jira/Bitbucket/Git). Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or STEM with relevant experience.
C/C++, HAIPE, OTNK, IKE, Yocto/Petalinux, Wind River Linux, Zynq, Ultrascale+, VERSAL, TCP/IP, Jira, Bitbucket, Git, Rust, Docker, Kubernetes, Vitis, Vivado, Rhapsody, DOORS, ClearCase, Green Hills AdaMulti, Avionics Operating System, I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, Software Defined Radios