Software Gigs

STR
$140,000 – $170,000Posted 1 day ago

Senior Software Engineer working within the Knowledge Exploitation & Decisions Systems Group to build scalable microservices and high-performance APIs for command & control, trusted AI, and advanced reasoning systems. You will take technical ownership of features within a mature mission planning solution, translating complex mathematical models from PhD scientists into production-grade software. Required: 5+ years (BS) or 1-2+ years (MS) of professional experience building maintainable APIs; strong proficiency in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and object-oriented design patterns; experience with Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps practices.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen today
Jobright.ai
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 1 day ago

Software Developer I/II at G2 Software Systems will perform full-cycle software engineering—planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging—on large-scale mission-critical defense systems for DoD air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and C4ISR operations. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web development experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on work in automated build environments (Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence). Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoD security clearance. The company emphasizes custom software, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and MBSE across defense engineering solutions.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen today
Cal Coast Credit Union
$130,814 – $130,814Posted 1 day ago

Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps automation frameworks across on-premise and cloud infrastructure, integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines for application and configuration deployment. Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, ARM/Bicep, PowerShell, Python, and Bash across Windows, Linux, VMware, Azure, and hybrid environments. Automate provisioning, patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance checks aligned with FFIEC, NCUA, CIS, and NIST standards while partnering with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Application Development teams. Support container/platform engineering, cloud identity governance, and promote DevSecOps and GitOps practices across technology teams.

San DiegoLast seen today
Lyntris
Posted 2 days ago

Senior DevOps / Platform Engineer (Level III) responsible for designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automating infrastructure for predictable environments, and supporting containerized platforms in secure, regulated defense settings. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes, container technologies (Docker, Podman, Buildah), CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodeBuild), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), and Linux systems. You will work directly with software and cyber engineers to solve delivery problems, build microservices pipelines, and adapt to evolving program requirements across U.S. Navy modernization initiatives.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen today
Cubit Capital
$140,000 – $185,000Posted 2 days ago

Senior Software QA Engineer responsible for validating Firestorm's avionics platform—embedded Linux and RTOS flight computers, drivers, middleware, and safety-critical interfaces. Will design and execute risk-based test strategies (feature, exploratory, regression, acceptance) across HIL/SIL rigs, build Python-driven automation for serial/CAN/Ethernet I/O and fault injection, and instrument diagnostics to isolate timing and state issues before Flight Test. Expected to own system testing end-to-end, validate robustness under degraded conditions (jitter, packet loss, brownouts, watchdog resets), and collaborate with avionics, autonomy, radio, and payload teams to harden reliability on aircraft.

San DiegoLast seen today
Jobright.ai
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 2 days ago

Software Developer I/II at G2 Software Systems, a defense contractor, will perform full-cycle software engineering including planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web development experience, familiarity with Agile processes, and proficiency with Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. The developer will work on mission-critical DoD software for air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and logistics operations, both independently and as part of a team.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
Haystack
Posted 2 days ago

Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience to develop advanced algorithms and software applications using C++, Python, MATLAB, and TensorFlow in Linux environments. The role involves designing object-oriented software, prototyping AI/ML solutions, utilizing DevOps tools (GitLab, Docker, Podman), troubleshooting complex systems, and providing technical leadership to customers and internal teams. Strong mathematical foundation in probability, statistics, estimation theory, and machine learning is required to support algorithm development in a defense technology context.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen today
Northrop Grumman
$177,000 – $265,600Posted 2 days ago

Staff Software Engineer responsible for adapting mobile control station software applications to a cloud environment, with focus on Infrastructure-as-Code, containerization, and deployment to Il-5 cloud infrastructure. Will collaborate across Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, and DevOps teams in an Agile environment, working on containerization, instrumentation, integration, security, and system testing. Requires 8-12 years of software engineering experience (depending on degree level) and hands-on expertise with cloud platforms, infrastructure components, IaC tooling, Docker/Kubernetes, software-defined networking, and scripting/coding languages.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen today
G2 Software Systems
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 3 days ago

Software Developer I/II at a DoD contractor performing full-stack web application development using Java and JavaScript frameworks. Responsibilities include software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems within Agile environments. Requires 3+ years of programming experience, proficiency with Git/GitLab/Bitbucket and Jira, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
BAE Systems USA
$50,079 – $67,640Posted 3 days ago

BAE Systems seeks a Software Engineering Intern III for Summer 2027 to develop new code, resolve critical problems, and improve system stability within the Electronic Systems division. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers on real-world aerospace and defense projects, gaining hands-on experience with modern software architectures, frameworks, and databases. Required skills include proficiency in Java, C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript, along with knowledge of data structures and object-oriented programming. The role offers exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), frontend frameworks (React, Angular), backend tools (Spring, Gradle), and various databases (SQL, NoSQL).

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
BioSpace
$141,000 – $228,800Posted 3 days ago

Design and develop software applications that orchestrate complex automated laboratory workflows and closed-loop learning systems for biotherapeutics discovery. Build data pipelines, visualization tools, and machine learning models for visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and process optimization. Create digital lab infrastructure including IoT integrations, digital lab twins, and telemetry monitoring. Requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Bioengineering with 3+ years of industry experience, or equivalent education with more experience; strong proficiency in Python, SQL, JavaScript, and DevOps practices; and familiarity with lab data platforms and autonomous systems.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
Jobright.ai
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 3 days ago

Software Developer I or II at a defense software company delivering mission-critical DoD solutions for air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and C4ISR operations. The role involves full-stack web application development using Java and JavaScript, along with software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years of Java/JavaScript full-stack development experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on experience with Git, Jira, and automated build environments. Preferred experience includes 5+ years of Java/JavaScript development and relational database work (H2 DB).

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
Fuse Integration
$80,000 – $110,000Posted 3 days ago

Software Engineer I at Fuse will develop embedded communications, networking, and computing solutions for U.S. defense agencies. The role involves contributing to the full software development lifecycle—from kernel to UI—including design, implementation, testing, code review, and security integration across airborne, maritime, and ground platforms. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Computer Science and has academic or professional experience with strongly typed languages (C/C++, Java, C#, Rust, Go, or Zig), design patterns, and agile development practices. Nice-to-have skills include Linux/DevOps, Python/Bash scripting, networking protocols, CI/CD, build systems, React/web stacks, and containerization.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
Firestorm
$140,000 – $185,000Posted 3 days ago

Senior Software QA Engineer to own system testing for Firestorm's avionics platform—embedded Linux and RTOS flight computers, board support packages, device drivers, and safety-critical data paths. You will design and execute risk-based test strategies (feature/bring-up, exploratory, regression, acceptance) and build automation across HIL/SIL rigs exercising real buses (CAN/CAN-FD, UART, SPI, I²C, Ethernet) and links (MAVLink, Tactical Data Links) under fault conditions. You will instrument diagnostics, triage defects, and harden robustness for timing, jitter, packet loss, brownouts, and recovery paths before Flight Test. This is a full-time onsite role in San Diego requiring hands-on bench work with flight computers, power systems, radios, and sensors.

San DiegoLast seen 1 day ago
Jobright.ai
$120,000 – $150,000Posted 4 days ago

Software Developer I/II at G2 Software Systems will perform full-cycle software engineering including planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale defense software systems. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web development experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on use of Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence in automated CI/CD environments. Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. This is a mission-critical position supporting DoD air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, logistics, and C4ISR operations.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
California Coast Credit Union
$130,814 – $163,517Posted 4 days ago

Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines across hybrid infrastructure, cloud, and application platforms. Develop Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, ARM/Bicep, PowerShell, and Python to automate provisioning, configuration management, patching, and vulnerability remediation across Windows, Linux, VMware, and Azure environments. Integrate security controls into deployment pipelines including vulnerability scanning, secrets detection, code scanning, and policy enforcement aligned with FFIEC, NCUA, CIS, and NIST standards. Partner across Infrastructure, Security, and Application Development teams to advance DevSecOps practices, container engineering, and secure cloud governance.

San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
Lyntris
$165,000 – $195,000Posted 4 days ago

Senior Software Engineer/Research Scientist applying advanced mathematical and algorithmic expertise to defense technology development. Responsibilities include algorithm development in probability, statistics, estimation theory, machine learning, and optimization; designing and maintaining C++ software applications in Linux environments; prototyping AI/ML solutions in MATLAB, Python, and TensorFlow; and managing DevOps workflows using GitLab, Docker, and Podman. Requires 10+ years of engineering experience, a B.S. in engineering/mathematics, and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen 2 days ago
HonorVet Technologies
Posted 5 days ago

This Staff Platform Engineer role owns operational strategy and technical direction for enterprise GitLab (3,000+ users) and JFrog Artifactory platforms, leading cloud-native transformation and Kubernetes migrations. The position requires 7+ years of enterprise-scale platform operations, 5+ years each with self-managed GitLab and Artifactory in high-availability deployments, and 3+ years of deep Kubernetes expertise. Responsibilities include designing multi-region active-active systems, establishing cloud-native best practices, mentoring team members, and influencing organizational standards for platform engineering and developer experience. Required expertise spans Linux kernel/networking, PostgreSQL high availability, AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes operators, service mesh (Istio), infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), observability (Prometheus), and production automation in Python, Go, and Bash.

San DiegoLast seen 3 days ago
Zachary Piper Solutions
$120,000 – $160,000Posted 5 days ago

This role provides Tier 2 technical support for Windows and Linux systems, network infrastructure, and enterprise applications in a classified DoD environment. The administrator will configure and maintain operating systems, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, support distributed systems (Hadoop, Kafka, HBase/Accumulo, Spark), and utilize automation tools including Bash, PowerShell, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Terraform. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with DoD and Intelligence Community security requirements, collaborating with engineering and cybersecurity teams, and documenting technical procedures. An active TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level I certification are required.

Clearance Required
San DiegoLast seen 3 days ago