software-development jobs in San Diego

Staff/Sr. Staff Software Engineer role focused on AI inference optimization on Snapdragon platforms, including model optimization, quantization, graph transformations, and runtime execution for LLMs, LVMs, and LMMs.…See more You will design and implement graph lowering and optimization techniques within ONNX Runtime, ExecuTorch, and Qualcomm AI Stack SDK, working across ML algorithms, inference systems, and hardware integration. The role requires 6–8+ years of software development experience, 3+ years in AI/ML inference or model optimization, deep expertise in Python and C/C++, PyTorch/ONNX, and transformer architectures. You will mentor junior engineers, drive features end-to-end, and collaborate across ML Research, hardware, product, and QA teams.

As a Salesforce Systems Analyst at Qualcomm, you will develop customized solutions within the Salesforce platform (Service Cloud, Sales Cloud, Communities, custom applications) to support critical business functions. You will gather and translate business requirements into well-architected solutions, manage daily support and maintenance of assigned Salesforce applications, and integrate them with on-premise systems using web services or ETL processes.…See more Required experience includes 1+ years as a Salesforce Administrator in a large corporate organization, 1+ years developing Salesforce applications using Apex, Lightning, Visualforce, and JavaScript, and familiarity with object modeling, SOQL, REST/SOAP APIs, and ETL tools like Informatica Cloud. You will work collaboratively with global development teams in an agile environment to deliver solutions on time.

Design, implement, and optimize advanced algorithms for radar, optical, and infrared sensor systems, working with scientists and engineers to build high-performance backend systems for scientific computing in distributed environments. Translate existing code for GPU/CUDA acceleration, integrate and refactor scientific codebases, and work in Linux/Unix environments.…See more Requires 6+ years of C/C++ backend development (or 4+ with a Master's), expertise in high-performance computing, parallel/distributed processing (MPI), GPU/CUDA programming, and foundational knowledge of AI/ML and LLM concepts.

Senior Software Integration Engineer responsible for integrating Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy platform onto vehicle systems, from interface design through SIL/HIL/VIL testing to operational deployment. Leads cross-disciplinary integration of autonomy, autopilots, sensors, payloads, mission computers, and communications systems on expeditionary platforms.…See more Develops reusable onboarding frameworks, middleware configurations, and deployment pipelines while debugging across hardware, embedded software, networking, and autonomy layers. Requires 4–7 years integrating complex robotics or aerospace systems, proficiency in C++ and Python, Linux development expertise, RTOS familiarity, and hands-on field-test experience.

Design, configure, develop, test, and deploy Microsoft Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint Online) to modernize manual processes and improve operational efficiency for government clients. Translate business requirements into Agile backlog items, develop implementation plans with timelines and estimates, conduct functional and performance testing, and support ongoing maintenance and sustainment.…See more Create user guidance and troubleshoot production issues. Requires 1+ years of hands-on Power Apps development experience and an active Secret security clearance.

Senior Staff Engineer responsible for leading complex UxS/UAS systems integration across hardware, software, autonomy, and operational test environments. Will define readiness criteria and test coverage for hardware-based autonomy validation, troubleshoot unmanned systems (flight controllers, radios, sensors, ground stations), and drive reusable test practices and field guidance across engineering and operations teams.…See more Requires 10+ years hands-on experience in UxS systems integration, robotics, autonomy testing, or flight test, with strong practical knowledge of Linux, embedded systems, autopilot ecosystems (PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, Pixhawk), and scripting/data-analysis tools (Python, Bash, MATLAB). Must lead through influence across cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.

Lead Python Engineer / Senior Software Developer for an insurance tech company. Requires proven professional Python experience, strong JavaScript/React/Node skills, and hands-on technical leadership.…See more The role involves leading a team while contributing hands-on code, with a background in reinsurance or financial services preferred.

Lead the architecture and technical strategy for a next-generation Class III implantable medical device, owning software design across embedded firmware, mobile, web, and cloud infrastructure. Establish architecture frameworks, design principles, and coding standards while translating clinical, regulatory, and business requirements into IEC 62304–compliant, FDA PMA–ready solutions.…See more Drive technical decision-making, conduct architecture reviews, and mentor a software engineering team across multiple domains. Support FDA submissions, design control activities, and cybersecurity integration throughout the system.

G2 Software Systems seeks a Software Developer I or II to perform full-stack software engineering for mission-critical DoD defense systems. Responsibilities include software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, debugging, and deployment of large-scale systems.…See more The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web development experience, proficiency with Agile processes and automated development tools (Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence), and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

SAIC seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design and implement streaming data platforms and machine-learning systems for government clients. The role involves full-stack development in Python, Java, or JavaScript, Kubernetes deployment, ETL/data pipeline work, and direct client collaboration on custom applications.…See more The position requires 9 years of experience (or 7 with a Master's degree), a Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, and hands-on proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), databases (SQL, Postgres, MongoDB), and Linux.

Sr Principal Software Engineer supporting development of strategic operating units with sustainment and modernization programs. The role requires expertise in safety-critical embedded real-time software development across multiple programming languages (C, C++, Python, PowerShell, Bash, KornShell) and Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, Integrity, Real Time Embedded Linux).…See more Responsibilities include software design & development, test and integration, DevOps practices, and all phases of the development lifecycle for flight, mission, lab, and tools software. Must demonstrate proficiency with static/dynamic code analysis tools, CI/CD pipelines, change management, and Agile methodologies.

Software Engineer at Eli Lilly developing oncology applications that integrate laboratory systems, data pipelines, and enterprise platforms. The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience and involves building AI-enabled capabilities, designing scalable APIs and web applications, deploying to AWS cloud infrastructure, and owning application reliability and lifecycle.…See more Key responsibilities include implementing data quality standards, contributing to CI/CD and containerization practices, mentoring junior engineers, and working directly with scientific and operational stakeholders.

Design, deploy, and maintain virtualized Linux training environments for Navy simulation systems using KVM, libvirt, and Open vSwitch. Migrate services from tactical hardware to virtualized platforms, develop Python automation and Ansible playbooks for deployment and configuration, and troubleshoot complex integration issues across virtualization, networking, storage, and applications.…See more Support cybersecurity compliance activities including STIG implementation and RMF activities. Requires 4–8 years of experience with Linux systems engineering, virtualization, and platform engineering, or a Master's degree with 2–6 years relevant experience.

Lead a medical-device iOS application as a senior engineer transitioning into engineering leadership. You'll own the architecture and technical direction of native Swift apps, device-to-cloud interfaces, and web services on GCP, while establishing CI/CD practices and collaborating with firmware and hardware teams.…See more The role requires proven experience shipping iOS/Swift products that integrate with medical devices and managing software end-to-end across mobile and backend platforms.

SAIC seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design and deploy streaming data platforms and machine-learning systems for defense/mission clients. You will perform full-stack development (Python, Java, JavaScript) with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), manage Kubernetes deployments, build data-driven applications with ETL pipelines, and provide client technical support and documentation.…See more The role requires 9 years of experience (or 7 with a Master's), a Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI, and hands-on expertise in cloud, databases, Linux, and big-data tools.

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize software solutions for Qualcomm's next-generation data center platforms, with a focus on Linux Kernel development in virtualization (KVM), scheduling, and memory management. You will lead a team of engineers, collaborate across functions, and contribute to upstream open-source projects while optimizing power and performance for ARM-based systems.…See more Key responsibilities include debugging complex software issues, pre-silicon development on FPGA and QEMU platforms, and driving system software improvements for ARMv8/ARMv9 architectures. The role requires 6+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degree) and 3+ years with C, C++, Java, or Python.

Design and develop embedded and cloud edge software applications focused on AI/GenAI, multimedia, and computer vision SDKs and frameworks for IoT products including drones, cameras, and AI boxes. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and architecture teams to build high-performance, real-time embedded software solutions.…See more Lead GenAI LLM/VLM inference workflows, multi-stream AI pipelines, and multimedia frameworks across Android, Linux, and embedded systems. Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with C/C++, Python, or Java, plus preferred expertise in PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX Runtime, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Android architecture, Linux system programming, and graphics/GPU pipelines.

Senior architect and developer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise Oracle CPQ solutions, including BML scripts, configuration, commerce rules, and document logic. Will develop and support Java/Java EE applications, middleware components, REST/SOAP APIs, custom web services, and enterprise integrations.…See more Requires 8+ years of hands-on Oracle CPQ development, 8+ years of Java application development (Spring, Tomcat, JDBC, Maven), 8+ years of web development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, JSON, AJAX), and 8+ years of database experience (Oracle, SQL, PL/SQL, data modeling, ETL). Will perform platform upgrades, security patching, production support, root-cause analysis, and contribute across the full SDLC.

Whova is hiring full-stack software engineers to build scalable front-end and backend services for an event-management platform serving millions of users globally. You'll work on either mobile/web platforms or backend services, paired with a senior engineer for structured onboarding.…See more The role requires solid computer-systems fundamentals, Python proficiency (or willingness to learn it), front-end technology exposure (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), and strong data-structures and algorithms knowledge.

Software Developer I or II at a defense contractor focused on mission-critical DoD software for air defense, counter-drone, and C4ISR operations. The role involves full-stack web application development using Java and JavaScript, with responsibilities spanning requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems.…See more Requires 3+ years of Java/JavaScript experience, familiarity with Agile processes and automated development environments (Git, Jira, Confluence), and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Lead a team of embedded software and cryptographic engineers developing secure, low-power aerospace avionics and payload processing systems. Establish development standards and processes, guide secure software architecture for multi-core and FPGA-based platforms, manage embedded Linux and RTOS product development cycles, and mentor technical staff while collaborating across systems, hardware, FPGA, and test engineering disciplines.See more

Develop critical CAD tools and algorithms for VLSI emulation at Qualcomm, focusing on RTL synthesis, clock tree optimization, place-and-route, and partitioning for complex SoCs. Write C++ software leveraging industry-standard CAD technologies and Linux infrastructure, with responsibilities ranging from algorithm design to mentoring team members.…See more This role requires strong software engineering fundamentals (data structures, design patterns, algorithms) combined with hands-on ASIC/FPGA and CAD tool development experience.

Design and develop software applications orchestrating complex automated laboratory workflows, closed-loop learning systems, and AI-integrated autonomous discovery ecosystems for biotherapeutics research. Build data pipelines, visualization tools, and machine learning models for visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.…See more Create digital lab infrastructure including IoT integrations, digital lab twins, telemetry monitoring, and integrations across automation schedulers, LIMS, and data platforms. Requires Ph.D. in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Bioengineering with 3+ years industry experience (or M.S. with 10+ years, or B.S. with 13+ years), preferably in pharmaceutical or automation sectors.

Build and integrate agentic AI systems with physical laboratory automation platforms (Hamilton, Tecan, Opentrons) and LIMS infrastructure to autonomously design, run, and refine chemistry and biology experiments. Design multi-agent orchestration architectures with state management, error recovery, and tool integration; prototype agent planning strategies and memory systems; deploy containerized services on Kubernetes with GitOps and CI/CD.…See more Work hands-on with chemists, biologists, and automation engineers to transition prototypes into production lab operations that measurably accelerate the Design-Make-Test-Analyze cycle.

Lead Software Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and testing advanced real-time data communications and networking software using open systems principles. You will own significant features or components, lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and deliver high-quality solutions in a research-focused environment.…See more The role requires 7+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python, C, C++, or similar languages, strong networking fundamentals (OSI model), and hands-on Linux development with open-source toolchains. You will develop operational prototypes, analyze and optimize existing designs, and create production-ready customer-facing systems.