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Software Embedded Developer Jobs in Poway, CA, US
120+ software embedded developer jobs from 34 companies hiring in Poway, CA, US.
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Embedded Software Engineer
Carlsbad or Marlborough or Tampa
$141k-$261k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years embedded software design in C/C++, Linux experience, network/config, OO, Agile, CI/CD, security clearance
C, C++, Linux, Rust, TCP/IP, Linux kernel drivers, Python, CI/CD, RESTConf, Embedded systems
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Engineer Embedded Software
San Diego, California, United States
$92k-$138k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEBachelor in Computer Engineering or STEM with 2+ years (Master with 0) experience; proficient in C/C++; OO programming; full software lifecycle; embedded RTOS; security clearance.\nLocation onsite in San Diego, CA.
C/C++, Object Oriented Programming, Jira, Git, Bitbucket, Agile, Embedded Linux, RTOS, Networking protocols, Yocto, Petalinux, VHDL/Verilog, Xilinx, Cryptography libraries, Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase, Ada
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Embedded Software Engineer, Level 3
San Diego, California, United States
$118k-$176k/yr OnsiteAll Commitments Available
0+ YOEDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain embedded software; strong C/C++, debugging and testing; experience with Cellular/WLAN/Bluetooth; TCP/IP knowledge; OS concepts; degree in CS/Engineering.
C, C++, TCP/IP, OS concepts
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Embedded Software Engineer (Avionics)
Poway, California, United States
$98k-$171k/yr HybridFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/IS or related; 4+ years with Bachelor's or 2+ with Master's; C/C++ required; embedded systems, RTOS, and related concepts.
C/C++, Python, RTOS, Embedded tools, Oscilloscope, SPI, I2C, USART, CANbus, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, Git, Subversion
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Cyber
San Diego, California, United States
$158k-$237k/yr OnsiteFull Time
9+ YOESenior embedded software engineer with 9+ years in C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS, cryptography, secure networking, and hardware integration; requires active U.S. security clearance.
C, C++, Embedded Linux, Linux kernel, RTOS, U-Boot, GRUB, TLS, IPsec, AES, RSA, ECDSA, ECDH, OpenCL, CUDA, SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, SpaceWire
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Embedded Software Engineer - Viasat Government
Carlsbad or Marlborough or Tampa or Linthicum Heights
$112k-$208k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEBS/BA in CS/CE or related; 2-5 years embedded software in C/C++; 1+ year Linux; TCP/IP; OO design; US citizenship with active SECRET/TOP SECRET; travel up to 10%.
Rust, C/C++, Linux, TCP/IP, IPSec, MACsec, TLS, Python
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Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer
Poway, California, United States
$135k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years in embedded software/firmware design and implementation; bare metal/RTOS/embedded Linux; ARM/x86; hardware-in-the-loop; strong writing and presentation skills; US Person for export control.
C, Python, RTOS, Embedded Linux, ARM/x86, HIL
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Embedded Software Engineer
Mountain View or San Diego
OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years embedded software/controls experience; C/C++ proficiency; hardware development exposure; DevOps familiarity; Python/MATLAB knowledge.
C/C++, Python, MATLAB, LTSpice, RTOS, Embedded Linux, FPGA, IPC
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Software Embedded Developer
Poway or United States or North America
$87k-$133k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOEBachelor's or master's in CS/CE or related; 2+ years software development; C++17, Linux; embedded/SoC experience; Petalinux/Xilinx tools; unit/integration testing; DoD Secret clearance.
C++17, Linux, Petalinux, Xilinx, GitLab, Git, System on Chip, SoC, ZYNQ Ultrascale, Xilinx SDK, PetaLinux, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, Kernel space, User space
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Embedded Software Engineer, Level 3
San Diego, California, United States
$118k-$176k/yr OnsiteFull Time
0+ YOEDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain modem and device software; strong C/C++; experience with cellular SW, WLAN or Bluetooth; OS concepts.
C, C++, modem software, TCP/IP
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Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer - C++ (San Diego, CA)
San Diego, California, United States
$129k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years in software/firmware development for embedded medical devices; BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; C/C++ for embedded; FreeRTOS preferred.
C, C++, FreeRTOS, Embedded systems
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Embedded Linux Software Engineer (Junior/Early Career)
San Diego, California, United States
$90k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1+ YOEBachelor’s in CS/CE or related field; 1–3 years software/embedded experience; Python and Linux proficiency; Git; TCP/IP basics.
Python, Linux, Git, C/C++, Cython, OpenCV, Bash, ARM/Linux toolchains
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Engineer I, Embedded Software_CA
San Diego, California, United States
$29-$41/hr HybridFull Time
0+ YOEBachelor's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science; embedded development tools; C/C++; microcontrollers/RTOS; Linux exposure; testing frameworks; internship/project firmware experience.
C/C++, JTAG, SWD, GDB, IAR, Keil, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, BLE, Ethernet, embedded Linux, device drivers, board bring-up, Git
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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded Security, Silicon
Mountain View or San Diego
$174k-$252k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5 years software development, 3 years testing/launching products, 1 year design/architecture; embedded systems experience; bachelor's degree.
Rust, C, C++, ARM, UFS, USB
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Senior Engineer, Embedded Software/Firmware-CA
San Diego, California, United States
$140k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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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Embedded Systems Video Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEBS plus 3 years embedded software development; real-time firmware; C/C++, RTOS; strong debugging and problem-solving.
C, C++, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
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Staff Engineer, Embedded Software
San Diego, California, United States
$125k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
8+ YOEDesign, implement, and test embedded software for medical infusion devices; strong C/C++, OO design; RTOS and embedded UI knowledge; Bachelor's in science/engineering; 8 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
C, C++, RTOS, Linux, ARM, Cortex, Unit testing frameworks
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Embedded & Automation Engineer
San Diego or United States
$140k-$230k/yr HybridFull Time
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Engineering or equivalent; 5+ years embedded/real-time/robotics; US citizenship; C/C++, Python; cobots; HIL/SIL; Linux RTOS; team-oriented.
C, C++, Python, ROS 2, Linux, RTOS, SIL, HIL, VIL
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Software Engineer I
San Diego, California, United States
$85k-$105k/yr OnsiteFull Time
0+ YOEEntry level software engineer to design and develop embedded software for a biomedical device; strong C/C++/Python skills; knowledge of embedded systems; teamwork.
C/C++, Python, .NET, C#, Unix, Windows, Jira, Confluence, Build systems
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Software Engineer I, Manufacturing
San Diego, California, United States
$123k/yr OnsiteFull Time
0+ YOEBachelor’s in CS or software engineering; 0-2 years in software development, with manufacturing or embedded systems focus; experience with Python, Linux; hardware diagnostics; willingness to travel.
Python, Linux, Git, JIRA, CI/CD, CAN, Ethernet
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Sr Software Engineer - Instrument Control - C#
San Diego, California, United States
$129k-$194k/yr HybridFull Time
8+ YOE8+ years in software engineering with C#/.NET; C/C++ and embedded systems; Linux; OO design; software for hardware; multi-threading; optimization.
C#, .NET, C++, Linux, Embedded Systems
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Senior Software Engineer
Arlington or Dayton or Melbourne or San Diego or Woburn
$134k-$184k/yr HybridFull Time
5+ YOEBS in Computer Science or related field; 5+ years; strong C++14; embedded radar experience; ability to obtain TS clearance.
C++14, GitLab, CI/CD, Unit testing, Embedded systems, MATLAB
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Senior Software Engineer (Network Apps)
Carlsbad, California, United States
$113k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOE3-6+ years in software engineering; C/C++, Python; embedded/network apps over IP; Linux; GitHub; Docker/Kubernetes; CI/CD; Agile; ARM; Bluetooth/WiFi; SQL/PostgreSQL.
C/C++, Python, Linux, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, SIP/ SDP, RTP, TCP, UDP, ARM Cortex-A, Bluetooth, WiFi, SQL, PostgreSQL
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Software Test Engineer II, Informatix
Carlsbad, California, United States
$105k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
2+ YOE2-5 years software testing; .NET; embedded device testing; IoT edge testing; Agile; scripting/coding; SQL testing; BS/MS preferred.
DotNet, SQL, PowerShell, C#, Python, JavaScript, Automated Testing, CI/CD
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Sr SW Development Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$117k-$194k/yr RemoteFull Time
5+ YOEEmbedded software for ultra-low-power devices; C/C++; RTOS; BLE/Wi-Fi; collaborate with hardware; 5–8 years experience or advanced degree.
C, C++, RTOS, Zephyr, FreeRTOS, BLE, ARM, TCP/IP, JIRA, AI tools for code generation and testing
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Vehicle Software Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$140k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
4+ YOE4+ years software experience; 2+ years embedded; expert Python; strong C++; sensor data fusion in autonomous systems; Linux, ROS/MQTT/ZeroMQ; good collaboration.
Python, C++, Linux, ROS, MQTT, ZeroMQ, RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP, NMEA-2000, CAN, I2C, SPI
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Lead/Manager - Type-3 Radio Software
San Diego, California, United States
$140k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOE2+ Mgmt10+ years embedded software with 5+ years embedded Linux; 2+ years leading a software team; BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science; proficient in C++ and Python.
Yocto Project, Boost Build, C++, Python, Embedded Linux, Open-source applications, ARM processors, Revision control systems, Debugging tools
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Firmware Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$165k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEEmbedded software for real-time platforms; C/C++ proficiency; hardware bring-up; experience with embedded CPUs and RTOS; 3+ years in distributed electromechanical systems.
C, C++, Linux, QNX, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, DACs, debuggers, power supplies, multimeters
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Algorithm Development Engineer
Wilmington or San Diego
$122k-$167k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science; C/C++ embedded software; Python/MATLAB; ARM and/or RISC-V, RTOS; DSP basics; strong teamwork and communication; willing to travel.
C, C++, Python, MATLAB, ARM architecture, RISC-V, RTOS, DSP
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Senior NPI Firmware Engineer
San Diego or San Francisco
$159k-$203k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years firmware development; experience with PMICs, battery chargers, RTOS; strong C/C++ in embedded systems; hardware debug skills; manufacturing support; Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
C/C++, RTOS, MCU peripherals, Power analyzers, Oscilloscopes
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Mobile Security Engineer (Android)
San Mateo or San Diego
$151k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5+ years Android/embedded security, DRM, secure boot, C++/Android, and hardware-backed security; strong OS security and vulnerability knowledge.
C++, Android, AOSP, Java, Kotlin, Android Studio
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Device Engineer II
San Diego, California, United States
$110k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
4+ YOEEmbedded software engineer with 4+ years Linux, C/C++, hardware bring-up, and BSP/kernel experience.
Linux, Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, Android, Git, C/C++, UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG, SWD, Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers
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Senior Applications Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$94k-$175k/yr HybridFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor's in electrical or computer engineering; 3-5 years software/app development; knowledge of LPWA, LTE/5G; prior customer-facing/wireless experience; embedded Linux, C/C++; strong communication; travel as needed.
Embedded Linux, C++, C, Wireless technologies
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Senior Systems Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$145k-$205k/yr OnsiteFull Time
4+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or systems engineering; 4+ years experience; requirements management tools (JAMA/DOORS); leadership; embedded and flight/ground software; C/C++, Python; RTOS; Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot); interfaces (PCI, USB, SpaceWire, CAN, Ethernet)
JAMA, DOORS, Yocto, Buildroot, C, C++, Python, RTOS, Embedded Linux, SpaceWire, PCI, USB, CAN, SPI, Ethernet, PowerPC, ARM, x86
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Electrical Systems Engineer (IoT / Equipment)
Pflugerville or Bensenville or Atlanta or Denver or Phoenix or San Diego or Memphis
$120k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOE5-10 years electrical/electronic design; BS in Engineering or equivalent; embedded hardware/software; regulatory experience; CAD (Autodesk Inventor)
Autodesk Inventor, Embedded software/hardware design
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Staff Digital Design Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
$139k-$232k/yr OnsiteFull Time
6+ YOEDesign digital subsystems for phased array and communication systems; RTL/SystemVerilog; SoC integration; embedded software in C; timing analysis; ECOs; SPI/QSPI and high-speed serial interfaces; Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering; 6+ years digital ASIC/SoC design.
SystemVerilog, Verilog, C, SPI, QSPI, JESD204B/C, Synthesis, Place-and-Route, UVM, ECOs, RISC-V, embedded software
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