CareerPlan

SoC Software Engineer – New College Graduate 2026

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$108k–$178k2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design and develop SoC software, validation solutions, and test frameworks for CPU, SoC, and GPU-based platforms spanning user space, kernel, firmware, and boot software.

Role type

New college graduate SoC software engineer

Builds

Foundational technology for accelerated computing systems (AI, HPC, automotive, data centers)

Domain

Semiconductor / SoC / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

C/C++ programming, object-oriented design, low-level systems software, device drivers, OS and computer architecture knowledge, problem-solving and debugging

Preferred skills

Linux systems or kernel internals, complex computing architectures, SoC development/silicon bring-up, open-source contributions, AI/automation for validation

Technologies

C, C++, Linux, Kernel, SoC, GPU, CPU, ASIC

Responsibilities

Design and develop SoC software and validation solutions; Build system validation and reliability software; Contribute to system software architecture; Collaborate with architecture and ASIC teams; Investigate hardware/software issues; Explore emerging technologies

Seniority

Entry-level (New College Graduate)