Software Engineer
HaystackSan Diego, California, United StatesFull-time$162,600–$244,000Posted Aug 31, 2026
About the role
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!
The Role
- Drive the CPU software architecture for industry-leading products utilizing custom CPUs.
- Participate in hardware-software co-design and system optimizations.
- Develop and enable cutting-edge CPU sub-system features and firmware.
- Work with the latest ARMv9 architecture features and contribute to SoCs for premium mobile, laptops, automotive, cloud, and server markets.
- Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications.
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to customize software for optimal operational efficiency.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of Software Engineering experience; OR Master's degree with 5+ years; OR PhD with 4+ years.
- 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
- Experience in embedded system development.
- Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA.
- Experience with software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills with good programming skills in C, C++ or ARM assembly.
What's On Offer
- Competitive annual salary ($162,600 - $244,000) plus bonus potential.
- Opportunity to work on next-generation CPU architectures and products.
- Engaging in hardware-software co-design and system optimization.
- Highly competitive benefits package.
Apply via Haystack today!
Responsibilities
- Drive the CPU software architecture for industry-leading products utilizing custom CPUs
- Participate in hardware-software co-design and system optimizations
- Develop and enable cutting-edge CPU sub-system features and firmware
- Work with the latest ARMv9 architecture features and contribute to SoCs for premium mobile, laptops, automotive, cloud, and server markets
- Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications
- Analyze user needs and software requirements to customize software for optimal operational efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of Software Engineering experience; OR Master's degree with 5+ years; OR PhD with 4+ years
- 3+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python
- Experience in embedded system development
- Understanding of ARM CPU architecture fundamentals and ARMv8/v9 ISA
- Experience with software or driver development for operating systems like Linux or RTOS
- Strong analytical and debugging skills with good programming skills in C, C++ or ARM assembly
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary plus bonus potential
- Opportunity to work on next-generation CPU architectures and products
- Engaging in hardware-software co-design and system optimization
- Highly competitive benefits package
Skills mentioned
CC++Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentEmbedded LinuxReal-Time Operating SystemsFirmware DevelopmentDebuggingPerformance OptimizationSystems Engineering
About Haystack
Haystack combines AI & expert vetting to deliver world-class tech candidates who are engaged, aligned, and ready to interview. We're trusted by over 400,000+ tech candidates, working in Software Engineering, Data, Design, DevOps, Cloud, Tech Management, Testing, Product & Delivery, Architecture and more. 100s of employers from startups and scale-ups like Atom Bank, DuckDuckGo and Goodlord to established enterprises like American Express, Dunelm and AWS use Haystack to connect with qualified tech talent that they can't find anywhere else.
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