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  • Illumina logo

    Staff Hardware Systems Engineer hot job

    @ Illumina

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States of America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    debugging DVT PCA
    View Staff Hardware Systems Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    GPU Power Systems Engineer hot job

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    VLSI Vulkan OpenGL
    View GPU Power Systems Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    GPU Research Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    GPU verification simulation
    View GPU Research Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    STA timing Tcl
    View CPU Physical Design Timing Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    SoC Performance Architect hot job

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SoC C++ Perl
    View SoC Performance Architect
  • Qualcomm logo

    Graphics Hardware Project Engineer hot job

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    ASIC GPU silicon
    View Graphics Hardware Project Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    GPU Design Verification Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SystemVerilog UVM Verilog
    View GPU Design Verification Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    Lead CPU Performance Analysis Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    CPU SoC benchmarking
    View Lead CPU Performance Analysis Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    SOC Debug Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    debug ASIC Verilog
    View SOC Debug Engineer
  • Snap Inc. logo

    Software Engineer, Embedded, Level 4

    @ Snap Inc.

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    ARM C C++
    View Software Engineer, Embedded, Level 4
  • ExecutivePlacements.com logo

    ASICS Design Verification Engineer hot job

    @ ExecutivePlacements.com

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    SystemVerilog UVM Verification
    View ASICS Design Verification Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    FPGA SystemVerilog RTL
    View FPGA Firmware Engineer / FPGA Design Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    CPU SW Math Acceleration Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    ARM ML TensorFlow
    View CPU SW Math Acceleration Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    Embedded DSP Software Engineer

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    DSP C/C++ AI
    View Embedded DSP Software Engineer

Best Embedded Systems Jobs In San Diego

  • Qualcomm logo

    Senior GPU DV Engineer hot job

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    GPU Verification SystemVerilog
    View Senior GPU DV Engineer
  • Qualcomm logo

    ASIC Timing and Methodology Engineer hot job

    @ Qualcomm

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š mid-level
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    ASIC Timing Spice
    View ASIC Timing and Methodology Engineer
  • Semtech logo

    Sr. Digital IC Design Engineer hot job

    @ Semtech

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    ASIC SystemVerilog Verilog
    View Sr. Digital IC Design Engineer
  • AV logo

    Sr. Software Engineer hot job

    @ AV

    ๐Ÿ“San Diego, United States ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
    ๐Ÿ“Š senior
    โฑ๏ธŽ full-time
    Linux Python C++
    View Sr. Software Engineer

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Embedded Systems Job Market Insights in San Diego

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Let's explore the current state of the job market in San Diego and the career opportunities available in this location.

Tech Market in San Diego

Tech market in San Diego

San Diego is a national leader in embedded systems, hardware, and semiconductor jobs, anchored by companies like Qualcomm and a strong defense sector. The cityโ€™s tech market is shaped by wireless communications, medical devices, and cross-border manufacturing, offering unique opportunities for engineers. San Diegoโ€™s collaborative environment is supported by top universities and a growing startup scene.

Professionals in San Diego work on advanced chipsets, secure firmware, and IoT solutions for healthcare and defense. The cityโ€™s focus on innovation, access to modern labs, and strong industry partnerships make it a top destination for embedded engineers seeking challenging roles.

Career Overview & Industry Demands

Embedded systems skills are foundational for building smart devices across industries. The job market expects engineers to program microcontrollers, integrate sensors, and deliver reliable, efficient solutions. Employers value hands-on experience with real-time systems, digital and analog interfaces, and system integration. Demonstrating end-to-end projects, from prototype to production, and measurable improvements in performance or reliability, is key to standing out.

To succeed in San Diego's unique job market, engineers need to understand the local dynamics and requirements. We've compiled comprehensive statistics about the job market in San Diego - from key industries to in-demand roles and working arrangements - to help you make well-informed career decisions.

Top Industries in San Diego
Semiconductor 45%
Consumer Electronics 20%
Defense 12%
Aerospace 11%
Work Location in San Diego
1%
Remote
11%
Hybrid
87%
On-site
1%
๐Ÿ  Remote
11%
๐Ÿ”„ Hybrid
87%
๐Ÿข On-site

  • In terms of industry sectors and market distribution, Semiconductor dominates the job market in San Diego with 45% of available opportunities, closely followed by Consumer Electronics representing 20% of positions, while the growing Defense sector accounts for 12% of the market, and the Aerospace industry comprises 11% of current positions.

  • Looking at current job opportunities, Embedded Software Engineer leads the market with 120 open positions, followed by Embedded Systems Engineer with 39 roles. The market also shows high demand for Asic Design Engineer (28 positions) and Firmware Engineer (26 positions) , with emerging opportunities for Design Verification Engineer (14 positions) , indicating diverse opportunities in San Diego's tech industry.

  • Regarding work arrangements in San Diego, our data shows that 87% of positions require On-site presence, 11% offer flexible Hybrid arrangements combining office and remote work, while 1% provide fully Remote work options.

Embedded Systems Salary in San Diego

Looking for reliable Embedded Systems salary insights?

While specific salary data for Embedded Systems Jobs In San Diego is limited, our database analysis highlights average pay ranges and growth trends within the broader Embedded Systems field. We've analyzed 4566+ verified Embedded Systems job listings to create this comprehensive salary overview, covering pay ranges across experience levels, regions, and industries.

Embedded Systems Salaries by Region

(*) Based on analysis of 4380 jobs in North America, 84 jobs in Western Europe, 92 jobs in UK/Ireland, 10 jobs in Asia Pacific,

Our latest Embedded Systems salary data shows significant regional variations. Here's what we found:

  • North America: Highest paying region with average Embedded Systems salaries of $129,923
  • Western Europe: Competitive Embedded Systems salaries averaging $80,993
  • UK/Ireland: Embedded Systems professionals earn around $78,284
  • Asia Pacific: Average Embedded Systems compensation of $48,140

Embedded Systems Salary Progression by Experience Level

Our comprehensive data analysis of Embedded Systems salaries shows clear progression based on experience level and significant regional variations. Here's what we found across thousands of job postings:

North America ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
  • Internship: $58,910
  • Entry Level: $87,511
  • Mid Level: $110,561
  • Senior: $145,205
  • Lead/Principal: $153,119
UK/Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
  • Internship: $18,278
  • Entry Level: $44,525
  • Mid Level: $70,772
  • Senior: $143,602
  • Lead/Principal: $82,812
Western Europe ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ
  • Internship: $60,364
  • Entry Level: $70,375
  • Mid Level: $80,386
  • Senior: $84,564
  • Lead/Principal: $88,742
Asia Pacific ๐ŸŒ
  • Internship: $11,158
  • Entry Level: $33,300
  • Mid Level: $55,442
  • Senior: $30,000
  • Lead/Principal: $4,558

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want to start a career in Embedded Systems or looking to advance your current role?
Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about Embedded Systems Jobs and Careers:

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, your responsibilities include designing and integrating both hardware and software components of embedded systems, ensuring performance and reliability, and debugging hardware/software interactions.

Key skills include proficiency in embedded C/C++ programming, knowledge of hardware platforms (e.g., ARM, FPGA), experience with communication protocols, and debugging complex embedded systems.

Embedded Systems Engineer roles are in demand in industries like automotive systems, medical devices, industrial automation, and IoT products.

Employers value problem-solving skills, attention to detail, a deep understanding of hardware/software co-design, and experience with real-time or low-power systems.

To advance, gain expertise in fields like real-time systems, cybersecurity for embedded devices, or system-on-chip (SoC) design, and build experience with cutting-edge projects.

Embedded Systems by Industry

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