software-development jobs in San Diego

Senior Software Engineer working on AI-integrated expeditionary systems for the Navy, designing and deploying tactical data pipelines that connect sensors, unmanned systems, and command-and-control platforms. Requires 10+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or related roles, with expert Python skills, containerization experience (Docker/Kubernetes), and hands-on expertise in tactical data formats, event streaming platforms, and system integration.…See more Will collaborate with ML engineers, data engineers, and systems engineers to normalize tactical data, integrate machine learning models, and ensure robust data flow in field-tested operational environments.

This role supports IT modernization initiatives for a Navy/DoD customer, focusing on Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) and data analytics. The developer will manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced operational environment, building dashboards, automating workflows, and supporting collaboration tools like SharePoint.…See more The position requires 10+ years of relevant professional experience, a bachelor's degree in Business, IT, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field, and an active or interim SECRET security clearance.

Staff Software Engineer at Abbott responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing software systems within cross-functional teams following established design control and engineering practices. You will serve as a technical lead, mentoring entry-level engineers, troubleshooting complex issues, and making significant architectural decisions that influence department delivery.…See more The role requires expert-level proficiency in object-oriented programming languages, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), relational databases, RESTful web services, and Agile development tools, with demonstrated ability to own quality and design decisions across large features and productions.

Sr. AI Developer at XiFin will design and build AI-powered applications, agents, and automation tools that enhance software development workflows and improve engineering productivity.…See more The role involves developing intelligent testing solutions integrated with CI/CD pipelines, implementing AI-assisted developer tools using Claude and AWS Bedrock, and evaluating emerging AI technologies. You'll work hands-on across Python, LLMs, generative AI, and cloud-native AWS infrastructure, partnering with Engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to prototype and deploy scalable, production-ready solutions. The position requires 4–7+ years of software engineering experience with strong Python skills, LLM/generative AI application experience, and familiarity with modern DevOps practices.

Staff Software Engineer leading front-end architecture and development for Mailchimp.com, a high-traffic marketing website serving millions of prospects. Responsible for designing scalable, performant web platforms with hosted authoring environments, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation.…See more Will mentor engineers, architect microservices and APIs (REST/GraphQL), drive experimentation capabilities, and guide technical decisions across the full software development lifecycle.

Full-stack software engineer role developing a complex, cloud-based software planning system for a government mission. Responsibilities include designing and building backend services, APIs, and frontend web applications; contributing to system architecture and technical design; integrating software components across multiple teams; and participating in testing and quality assurance.…See more Required: Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years professional software engineering experience, active TS/SCI clearance, and strong proficiency in Java, TypeScript, OOP, API design, and full-stack web development.

Lead the design and implementation of computer vision features and on-device prototyping using Snapdragon Vision API. Support engineering teams in building, integrating, and deploying CV APIs for commercial products across mobile, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and AR/VR platforms.…See more Develop technical documentation and sample materials showcasing CV capabilities to end-application developers. Requires 3–5 years of hands-on CV application development, strong understanding of CV algorithms and deep-learning pipelines, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python for rapid on-device prototyping.

Senior Sensors Software Engineer at Qualcomm designing and developing low-power embedded software for mobile sensors, IoT, wearables, and AR/VR applications. Responsibilities include architecting scalable real-time embedded systems, performing design and coding for large features, debugging, integration, and technical documentation.…See more Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded RTOS, and Linux/Android/Windows; familiarity with sensors technology, digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI is preferred.

Design, develop, test, and deploy RPA solutions using UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, or similar platforms to automate government client business processes. Conduct process mapping and automation assessments, prepare technical documentation and client presentations, and provide training to strengthen team automation capabilities.…See more Requires 3+ years IT experience with 1+ years RPA development, bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Design and build production AI solutions including copilots, agents, RAG applications, and workflow automations on Azure OpenAI, Claude, and Microsoft platforms. Write custom code in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C# and leverage low-code platforms like Power Automate and Logic Apps where appropriate, following solid engineering practices (version control, testing, CI/CD, AI output evaluation).…See more Integrate solutions with enterprise systems and APIs with security-first design, own projects end-to-end from deployment through adoption and improvement, and work with security, architecture, governance, and compliance teams to ensure production readiness. Communicate clearly to both technical and business audiences, document designs, and coach teammates on AI capabilities, limits, and risks.

Software Developer I or II role at a defense software company delivering mission-critical DoD solutions. Responsibilities include software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, debugging, and installation of large-scale systems.…See more Requires 3+ years of full-stack web application development experience with Java and JavaScript frameworks, proficiency with Agile processes and automated development tools (Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence), and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance. Preferred candidates have 5+ years experience and relational database knowledge (H2 DB).

Senior Full-Stack Web Application Developer responsible for designing, building, and deploying multiple web applications across financial management, asset management, and internal tools. The role encompasses full-stack ownership from database architecture and API development through frontend implementation, with a strong emphasis on security engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure automation.…See more Key responsibilities include establishing CI/CD pipelines, implementing authentication/authorization and encryption standards, conducting vulnerability assessments, and maintaining code quality through testing and code reviews. Required skills include proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Svelte), backend experience (Node.js, Python, Go), relational and NoSQL databases, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and security implementations (OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, MFA, encryption).

Own CI, build, and release infrastructure for AI software products (ONNX Runtime, ExecuTorch, TFLite/LiteRT delegates) across Linux, Windows, and Android. Design and evolve multi-platform CI pipelines, implement HIL and on-device automated testing for Snapdragon SoC validation, and drive end-to-end release pipelines with versioning, artifact packaging, and distribution.…See more Define automated quality gates including regression benchmarks and performance thresholds. Requires 8+ years of software/DevOps/release engineering experience (or 6+ with a Master's), expert Python and Bash scripting, deep CI/CD platform expertise (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, TeamCity), and hands-on experience integrating AI coding agents into workflows.

Lead Software Engineer responsible for planning and prioritizing the development backlog while supervising and mentoring two Software Engineer I positions. The role requires designing software architecture, implementing security best practices, establishing development/test/production environments, and conducting code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.…See more This position requires 7+ years of progressive web application development experience and 2+ years of leadership/mentoring experience, with proficiency across full-stack development (front-end frameworks, server-side development, relational databases, APIs), Git-based version control, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

Software Engineer I will develop, test, and maintain features across a full application stack—including UI components, APIs, business logic, and database layers—under mentorship from a Lead Software Engineer. Responsibilities include translating wireframes and requirements into responsive interfaces, implementing data validation and security controls, building integrations, writing clean code with automated tests, and participating in code reviews and pair programming.…See more The role emphasizes using AI-assisted development tools effectively while maintaining high coding standards and version control discipline.

Innovative Defense Technologies seeks a Frontend Developer to design, build, test, and deliver secure software solutions for Navy mission-critical systems. The role focuses on frontend development using React and modern JavaScript, with responsibilities including UI component building, REST API integration, cross-functional collaboration, and deployment pipeline management.…See more Required experience includes 3+ years as a software developer with significant frontend framework and testing expertise, plus familiarity with Git, Python, SQL, Linux, and debugging across environments. Additional valued skills include Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization.

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust Oracle database solutions supporting a U.S. Navy environment.…See more Develop and maintain Oracle database objects (tables, indexes, views, procedures, packages, triggers) using SQL and PL/SQL, integrate databases with web applications using JSON, troubleshoot database issues, and apply secure development practices throughout the full software development lifecycle. Requires minimum 3 years of database programming experience with Oracle 12c or greater, strong SQL and PL/SQL expertise, and knowledge of the complete SDLC from planning through maintenance.

Design, develop, test, and maintain web applications supporting mission-critical U.S. Navy information systems.…See more Build responsive user interfaces using Angular, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS; develop backend functionality with Java and SQL; participate across the full software development lifecycle from planning through deployment. Support DevSecOps and CI/CD practices, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate with technical teams and end users to deliver secure, reliable solutions.

Staff Software Engineer responsible for driving significant technology initiatives end-to-end across multiple architecture layers, designing and developing scalable, secure applications that solve critical customer problems. The role requires architecting microservices-based systems, integrating AI technologies (LLMs, AutoML) into production applications, and mentoring junior engineers on software best practices.…See more Candidates must have 9+ years of enterprise application development experience with proficiency in JavaScript, Java, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, and practical AI integration skills including LLM prompting and production performance monitoring.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Saronic Technologies develops and deploys autonomy software for autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) in maritime environments. The role involves debugging and optimizing autonomy algorithms, integrating sensors and control systems, analyzing real-world mission data, and working directly with operators to adapt technology to operational needs.…See more You will troubleshoot complex software, hardware, and networking issues during field deployments, traveling up to 50% to test systems in real-world maritime settings. Strong proficiency in C++, Rust, or Python is required, along with experience in robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, and networking protocols.

As a Staff System Performance Engineer, you will research, simulate, and validate performance across Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets, optimizing power, performance, and thermal behavior for Mobile, Compute, Automotive, and IoT platforms. You will profile complex concurrent system use-cases in emulation and software environments (Android/Linux/Windows), define performance analysis plans across multiple workloads (CPU, GPU, AI/ML), and identify optimization opportunities in SoC software and hardware architectures.…See more You will lead triage of performance issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams on power and thermal solutions, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires 4+ years of post-silicon power/performance analysis experience, strong programming skills (Python, C/C++), deep understanding of ARM SoC architecture, and the ability to communicate findings to senior leadership and drive architectural decisions.

Forward Deployed Engineer who partners with enterprise clients to identify business needs and prototype production-grade GenAI/LLM solutions on AWS. Designs and builds AI-enabled agentic platforms, workflows, and scalable engineering patterns using AWS AI&Data services (Bedrock, Neptune, OpenSearch).…See more Delivers production-quality code with strong testing, CI/CD, logging, and documentation practices while mentoring team members and translating complex business problems into technical AI solutions.

Leidos seeks a Sensing Algorithm Engineer to research, develop, and implement novel algorithms for remote sensing applications. The role involves prototyping algorithms in Matlab or Python, implementing efficient C software, conducting performance testing and analysis, and documenting results for customers.…See more The ideal candidate has a BS/MS/PhD in physics, engineering, or mathematics with 4–8 years of experience, fluency in high-level languages, strong signal processing knowledge, and understanding of probability, statistics, linear algebra, and physics. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and full-time on-site work in San Diego, CA.

The Backend Engineer will design, develop, and scale core backend services and APIs for high-throughput applications using Node.js, Python, or Go. Responsibilities include architecting relational and NoSQL databases for high availability, building data pipelines and asynchronous processing systems, and deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.…See more The role requires 3–6 years of experience building distributed systems at scale, with deep expertise in database design, caching strategies, and cloud platforms. You'll also own monitoring, performance optimization, and comprehensive testing across unit, integration, and end-to-end scenarios.

Join Whova's engineering team as a Software Engineer to build scalable front-end and backend systems serving over a million users globally. You'll work on either mobile/web platforms or backend services, paired with senior engineers through structured onboarding.…See more The role requires solid computer science fundamentals, proficiency or willingness to learn Python, exposure to front-end technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), and strong problem-solving skills.