software-development jobs in San Diego

Own and evolve the software translation layer between high-level workflow logic and low-level laboratory instrument control, integrating liquid handlers, plate readers, robotic workstations, and analytical instruments. Deploy and maintain containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, and CI/CD practices, building scalable Python applications and data pipelines that connect experimental readouts with LIMS and downstream analysis tools.…See more Collaborate with the team to prototype AI-driven decision-making and autonomous orchestration in lab workflows, evaluating LLM tooling and agent frameworks for practical applicability. Serve as a technical authority and mentor, influencing the broader technical roadmap for autonomous discovery systems and helping grow the automation engineering team's capability.

Senior Staff Product Security Engineer responsible for security incident response, vulnerability detection and mitigation across Qualcomm products, particularly in mobile, IoT, and automotive domains. The role involves binary analysis and reverse engineering of exploits, secure code review, vulnerability assessment, security testing, and coordinating with external security researchers and customers on patch adoption and disclosure.…See more Requires 6+ years of security engineering experience with expertise in at least two areas such as binary analysis, incident response, fuzzing, malware analysis, embedded firmware security, or automotive security. Must work independently, evaluate new security tools and technologies, and communicate technical findings internally and externally.

Lead the development of autonomy software for advanced sensor systems and uncrewed platforms, integrating hardware and algorithms into robust, real-time fielded solutions. You will architect and implement C++ applications using modern software practices (CI/CD, TDD, open architecture), lead small engineering teams through system development and test cycles, and engage directly with Air Force, Navy, and DARPA customers to shape product direction.…See more The role requires converting higher-level algorithms (MATLAB) into production-grade, multi-threaded C++ for safety-critical, real-time embedded environments, supported by live testing and modeling-and-simulation infrastructure.

Staff Engineer role driving Generative AI transformation across embedded software and engineering infrastructure at Qualcomm. Responsible for executing GenAI workstreams—converting engineering use cases into production-ready AI-enabled workflows for code generation, review, debugging, test automation, and documentation.…See more Will build reusable agents, prompts, MCP integrations, and evaluation flows; partner with embedded, platform, and software teams to onboard and increase adoption of secure, measurable GenAI solutions. Requires 4+ years software engineering experience, 3+ years hands-on GenAI/LLM application development, and strong proficiency in Python, C, C++, or Go with embedded systems familiarity.

Software Developer I/II at a defense contractor developing 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 hands-on programming experience, familiarity with Agile processes and automated build tools (Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence), and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

A software security engineer will perform vulnerability research against software stacks, design and implement security tools and embedded software solutions, conduct code reviews and regression testing, and write technical documentation on vulnerabilities and mitigations. The role requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with languages like C, C++, Java, or Python, plus strong knowledge of Linux fundamentals, x86/ARM architectures, and reverse-engineering tools.…See more Candidates should have experience with debugging tools (gdb, strace, objdump), IDA Pro or Ghidra, Android platform tools, and familiarity with LLMs for augmenting vulnerability discovery.

Lead Qualcomm's GenAI transformation for embedded and software engineering, building reusable AI agents, agentic workflows, and developer productivity tools that scale across teams. Partner with platform and engineering teams to establish secure AI practices, governance models, and metrics while serving as a technical thought leader who shapes the organization's transition to AI-native engineering workflows.…See more Requires Principal-level technical leadership with deep expertise in generative AI, LLM-based systems, and hands-on experience deploying GenAI solutions in complex engineering environments. Collaborate on code generation, code review, test automation, and release readiness use cases while driving measurable productivity and quality improvements.

Senior GPU Software Engineer at Qualcomm designing, implementing, and optimizing GPU hardware, drivers, features, and tools for gaming, XR, and AI applications. Responsibilities include architecting GPU software solutions, writing performance-critical code in C++, C, Python, and Perl, maintaining comprehensive pre- and post-silicon tests across simulation and emulation environments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.…See more Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience (or equivalent with Master's/PhD) and 1+ year of graphics programming experience in C++ or C.

Build and enhance features across a full-stack accounting platform using Angular, C#/.NET, and SQL Server. Design performant, scalable solutions from front-end SPAs to back-end services and distributed messaging systems; troubleshoot production issues; and collaborate with product, analysts, and engineers throughout the Agile delivery lifecycle.…See more Strong fundamentals in .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, SQL Server, RabbitMQ, and CI/CD tooling required; experience with financial domain applications (accounting, payments, deposits) preferred.

Design, build, and maintain real-time data ingestion pipelines that reliably stream data from diverse sources into a production data platform. You will ensure data quality, observability, and scalability while monitoring pipeline health, building resilient systems with proper error handling and backpressure strategies, and automating monitoring and alerting for timeliness and data issues.…See more Partner with data engineers, platform engineers, and analytics teams to configure pipelines for reliability, perform root cause analysis on outages, and work with security teams on encryption and data governance. Proficiency required in Python and bash scripting, plus hands-on experience with tools like Kafka, NiFi, Flink, Spark, Snowflake, Grafana, and Prometheus.

Design and implement security strategies for Abbott's cloud-based applications and medical devices, including hardening, incident response, penetration testing, and disaster recovery. Apply expertise in user authentication, certificate management, digital signatures, and cloud security architecture while ensuring compliance with ISO, FDA, and regulatory standards.…See more Leverage AI-assisted development tools and cybersecurity platforms to automate vulnerability analysis, evidence collection, and remediation tracking. Conduct hands-on web, mobile, and cloud infrastructure security testing using DAST, SAST, SCA, and vulnerability scanning tools, with demonstrated experience in product security and medical device environments preferred.

Prescient Edge seeks a Software Engineer III with 10+ years of professional software engineering experience to support a federal government client. The role involves researching, designing, and developing computer and network software; analyzing user needs to develop solutions; updating existing software capabilities; and integrating hardware and software systems across functional disciplines.…See more The engineer will apply modern software development methodologies (agile, DevOps/DevSecOps) and maintain databases within application areas. A Master's degree in a quantitative field and either Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer certification are required.

Prescient Edge seeks a Computer Engineer I to support a federal government client in San Diego. The role involves researching, designing, developing, and testing computer hardware and software programs, with responsibilities spanning system design, algorithm development, technical problem-solving, and software evaluation.…See more The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration. Strong programming skills in languages like C, C++, and Java are essential, with focus on algorithm development and programming problem-solving rather than code writing alone.

Computer Engineer II will research, design, develop, and test computer hardware and software systems for a federal government client. The role involves designing and developing software systems, analyzing user needs, and solving technical problems using strong programming fundamentals.…See more Requires 3 years of professional experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration.

Software Engineer II will research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs for a federal government client. The role involves analyzing user needs to develop software solutions, updating/enhancing existing software capabilities, and integrating hardware and software systems.…See more The engineer will work cross-functionally with project management, acquisition, logistics, and security teams, maintain databases, and apply modern software development methodologies including Agile and DevOps/DevSecOps. The position requires 3 years of professional software engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.), and either Agile Developer or Certified Scrum Developer certification.

Prescient Edge seeks a Computer Engineer IV with 10+ years of experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks to support a federal government client. The role involves research, design, development, and testing of computer hardware and software systems, including algorithm development, systems analysis, and technical problem-solving.…See more Requires a Master's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration. Must hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer responsible for building and deploying production-grade AI solutions using frontier GenAI platforms (Claude, Gemini, GPT-4o) in client environments. Will lead end-to-end solution delivery, including architecture decisions, demo/POC development, and client enablement while mentoring junior engineers.…See more Requires 5+ years software/data engineering experience, 1+ years hands-on GenAI/LLM development, and demonstrated ability to translate business problems into scalable AI workflows with strong engineering practices (CI/CD, testing, documentation).

A Principal-level GPU engineer role requiring architecture, design, implementation, and optimization of GPU cores and related software. The position involves leading teams to develop functional model simulations, graphics tests, driver and compiler software, and performance/power verification across complex GPU systems.…See more Requires 6–8+ years of software/hardware/systems engineering experience with advanced expertise in GPU architecture, and includes technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and senior leadership.

Qualcomm seeks a Staff Engineer to lead development of LLVM-Ripple, a compiler toolchain for massively parallel applications on Snapdragon platforms. You will design and optimize compiler components (front-end, middle-end, back-end), parallel runtimes, and developer-facing features for heterogeneous compute architectures.…See more Key responsibilities include architecting runtime improvements, evolving programming abstractions, collaborating with hardware teams to expose new parallel features, and driving performance optimization across the full ecosystem. The role requires deep expertise in compiler internals, parallel programming models (CUDA, OpenCL, OpenMP, SIMD/SIMT), C/C++, and performance analysis on modern SoCs.

Senior iOS Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and delivering high-quality Swift-based iOS applications and SDKs for medical device products. Requires 5+ years of software development experience and 3+ years of iOS-specific development.…See more Responsibilities include implementing unit and UI tests, mentoring developers, ensuring software quality and architectural consistency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, UX, QA, scrum) in an Agile environment. Must follow design assurance SOPs and support compliance with FDA and HIPAA regulations.

Lead the technical architecture and evolution of the ReActiv8 implantable medical device system across embedded firmware, mobile, web, and cloud infrastructure. Define software architecture strategies, translate clinical and regulatory requirements into compliant designs per IEC 62304 and FDA expectations, and establish coding standards and design principles for the engineering team.…See more Drive architecture reviews, design control activities, hazard analysis, and FDA regulatory submissions while mentoring software engineers across firmware, application, and cloud domains. Maintain development tools and practices including Azure DevOps, Git, and AI-assisted workflows in a regulated medical device context.

Software Developer I/II at G2 Software Systems will perform full software engineering lifecycle activities—planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, debugging—on large-scale mission-critical defense software systems. The role requires 3+ years of Java and JavaScript full-stack web application development experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on use of Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence in automated development environments.…See more Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Preferred experience includes 5+ years total programming background and relational database work (H2 DB).

Lead development of scalable SaaS features for clinical trial platforms, owning delivery from ideation through release. Architect high-complexity microservices and real-time data systems using TypeScript, Python, React, and Node.js, while mentoring engineers and establishing engineering best practices.…See more Design relational schemas and integrate with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP); AI/LLM integration is a plus. Requires 7+ years building distributed, multi-tenant software products.

Senior software development role requiring high-level technical mastery in software development, data structures, and/or data science. The incumbent will lead teams, validate system needs through stakeholder consultation, conduct business process analyses, and translate functional requirements into design specifications.…See more Requires expertise in DevOps, Agile project management, system deployment, and the ability to mentor workforce competencies while communicating across technical and non-technical groups.

Design, build, and maintain real-time data ingestion pipelines that reliably stream data from multiple sources into a centralized data platform. You will ensure data quality, observability, and low-latency delivery while collaborating with data engineers, platform engineers, and analytics teams.…See more Responsibilities include building resilient pipelines with error handling, automating monitoring and alerting for data issues, performing root cause analysis on outages, and partnering with security teams on encryption and data governance. You must demonstrate proficiency in Python and bash scripting, familiarity with tools like Kafka, NiFi, Spark Streaming, Snowflake, and Elasticsearch, and 3+ years of experience in data engineering or DevOps roles supporting production pipelines.