software-development jobs in San Diego

Software Developer I/II at a defense contractor building mission-critical DoD software for air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and C4ISR operations. Requires 3+ years of full-stack web development with Java and JavaScript, experience with Agile processes and automated build tools (Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence), and ability to perform the full software lifecycle from planning through testing and integration on large-scale systems.…See more Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance.

Senior Firmware Engineer responsible for developing and optimizing low-level embedded software in C++ for flight-critical avionics and UAS systems. Will port frameworks to new RTOSes and hardware platforms, create board support packages and hardware abstraction layers, develop peripheral drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, wireless), and conduct unit/integration testing including MISRA C compliance.…See more Requires 5+ years embedded systems experience, bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Systems/Mechanical Engineering, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

As a Network Engineer IV supporting Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, you will engineer, configure, and sustain advanced Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, and other enterprise networking equipment for Navy Public Safety Systems. You will support the full system lifecycle—staging, integration, testing, fielding, and sustainment—across NIWC labs, shore facilities, and deployed environments.…See more Responsibilities include implementing secure network architectures aligned with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), performing system hardening and vulnerability remediation, and maintaining configuration baselines and technical documentation. You must hold or obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, possess DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security+ CE minimum), and have 8+ years of hands-on network engineering experience with Juniper, Aruba, and Cisco platforms.

Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that ingest, transform, and load data from SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SaaS platforms (HubSpot), and internal applications into Snowflake. Develop and optimize data models, manage data ingestion using Azure Data Factory and data replication tools, and ensure data quality and integrity.…See more Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate analytics requirements into scalable solutions, develop dashboards and reports, and optimize query performance. Implement data governance best practices, monitor pipelines, and recommend technology improvements to support the company's data strategy.

As Manager, Data Operations, AI and Automation at Measurabl, you will lead end-to-end utility data quality operations for a commercial real estate ESG platform, owning quality standards, customer data health monitoring, and incident resolution. You will design and deploy AI-driven automation (agents, scripts, workflows) to resolve routine data quality issues at scale, eliminating manual work rather than staffing it.…See more You will manage offshore and vendor teams while serving as the technical escalation point for high-impact data quality issues, ensuring customer data meets audit and regulatory standards. Success is measured on team outcomes and automation effectiveness, not personal task routing.

Lyntris seeks a Cyber Security Engineer II to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization for Navy software solutions. The role involves designing and implementing cybersecurity and information assurance policies for mission-critical systems, developing system documentation for RMF accreditation, and providing technical guidance on security scan remediation.…See more Required experience includes 2–3 years of Department of Navy accreditation work with NIST standards, eMASS, and ATO processes. The position requires an active U.S. national security clearance.

This role involves evolving Qualcomm's Robotic Process Automation capabilities into next-generation agentic automation solutions. The Senior Agentic Automations Engineer will design and deploy AI-driven agents, enterprise chatbots, and workflow engines, leading technical delivery across a global team while integrating RPA platforms like Automation Anywhere with containerized architectures.…See more Key responsibilities include defining automation standards, building full-stack enterprise applications, and ensuring secure integration with enterprise systems using Docker, Kubernetes, and agentic frameworks like LangGraph and n8n.

Tesla seeks an embedded software engineer to develop firmware for cell formation manufacturing systems. The role involves writing embedded C and Python code for real-time controls, battery management algorithms, power conversion, and functional safety across prototyping through high-volume production.…See more You will collaborate with manufacturing and electrical engineering teams on hardware bring-up, system validation, and production integration. The position requires proficiency in C/C++, embedded protocols (CAN, UDS, etc.), and a strong foundation in electrical engineering concepts and software fundamentals.

Design, architect, and build real-time user interface applications for remote piloting of automated aircraft systems, ranging from embedded UIs on aviation hardware to browser-based applications. You will own the full lifecycle of these safety-critical, pilot-facing applications, working with software engineers, designers, systems engineers, and pilots to create certifiable, user-centered systems.…See more The role requires 5+ years of C/C++ development experience and 5+ years building user-facing software for high-performance or mission-critical applications.

AMD seeks a Principal Compiler Architect to lead the design and optimization of LLVM-based compilers for AMD GPUs, focusing on performance improvements for ML frameworks and HPC applications. The role involves working with architecture specialists on hardware bring-ups, debugging compiler issues, and developing groundbreaking compilation technologies for current and future GPU hardware.…See more The candidate will apply data-driven optimization strategies, stay current with hardware and software trends, and collaborate across teams to enhance compiler support for ML and HPC workloads. Required expertise includes strong C/C++ programming, understanding of GPU execution models, and ideally a track record of open-source LLVM contributions.

As a Linux Systems Automation Engineer, you will engineer and deploy critical infrastructure across Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) platforms for a government client, supporting national defense missions. You will design enterprise-scale monitoring and automation solutions, develop Python scripts and Ansible configurations for automated provisioning and compliance, and manage virtualized environments (KVM, QEMU, Proxmox) and containerized workloads.…See more Key responsibilities include maintaining system security through STIG implementation and hardening, performing vulnerability scanning and remediation, and authoring technical documentation. You must have 5+ years of RHEL administration experience, 3+ years of Python automation expertise, security compliance knowledge, and a Secret clearance.

This Embedded Software Engineer role at Leidos involves designing and developing high-performance embedded software for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) hardware in electronic warfare applications. You will write low-level C/C++ code for multi-core systems (DSP, ARM, RISC-V), perform hardware-software co-design and validation, and build software development kits for end users.…See more The position requires 4+ years of embedded systems experience, deep understanding of hardware architectures, and proficiency in reading datasheets, test-driven development, and real-time operating systems.

Design and develop frontend features for PlayStation across PS5, mobile, and other platforms using React Native and web technologies. Architect complex, scalable UI components and applications with strong object-oriented design principles, working across multiple teams to deliver production-ready features.…See more Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to translate requirements into technical implementations, while mentoring peers and driving engineering best practices through code review and architectural guidance.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer role focused on R&D and production software development for next-generation radar products. Responsibilities include building embedded Linux systems, supporting system integration on custom hardware, and maintaining deployed software for U.S.…See more and international defense customers. Requires 4+ years of professional object-oriented software development with C/C++ and Python, extensive Linux experience, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Must be a U.S. Person with ability to access U.S.-only data systems.

Build emulation frameworks and tools for cyber-physical systems, extending platforms like QEMU in C/C++ and Python to support new embedded architectures (ARM, PPC, etc.). Rehost and reverse-engineer unknown firmware by analyzing binaries and hardware dependencies, then develop virtual device models and digital simulations validated against real hardware behavior.…See more Work within a small focused team on architecture, implementation, testing, and technical documentation of modular emulation software.

Design and implement Infrastructure as Code to automate provisioning, monitoring, and lifecycle management of NoSQL, Streaming, and Caching platforms (Cassandra, Aerospike, Kafka, Redis) across AWS and GCP. Build highly available, self-healing systems with automated failover and scaling, develop comprehensive observability solutions, and lead incident response for critical data platform issues.…See more Drive automation-first practices and apply AI/ML approaches such as anomaly detection and predictive scaling to enhance reliability and reduce manual toil. Partner with engineering and platform teams to ensure resilient infrastructure supporting billions of transactions and millions of players globally.

Design and architect next-generation ML inference infrastructure for globally distributed, multi-tenant model serving with high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency. Lead the development of low-latency, high-throughput inference systems supporting computer vision and multimodal models (CNNs, segmentation, object detection) using Scala, Java, and Go.…See more Build large-scale distributed systems with reactive frameworks, integrate enterprise feature stores, and extend CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Prow, Pulumi) with automation and policy enforcement. Design advanced observability frameworks, optimize ML algorithms for performance, mentor engineers, and ensure MLOps and compliance standards (GDPR, SOC2) across the platform.

Qualcomm is seeking a software engineer to develop power and limits management software for SoC chipsets, owning the full lifecycle from pre-silicon through commercialization. The role involves analyzing requirements, designing robust software solutions, optimizing for power efficiency, and developing profiling/validation tools across multiple subsystems.…See more Candidates will perform detailed analysis to recommend improvements in performance, memory, and power utilization, including algorithm design and SW/HW partitioning. The position requires hands-on embedded systems expertise, real-time OS knowledge, and the ability to interface across system, power, software, and hardware engineering disciplines.

Design, develop, and optimize machine learning systems for production AI platforms, including model development, inference optimization, and scalable ML infrastructure. Build training-to-deployment pipelines, optimize model serving for latency and cost, and integrate LLMs and generative AI models into microservices and APIs.…See more Develop data pipelines for ingestion, preprocessing, and feature engineering while collaborating cross-functionally with product, platform, and hardware teams to deliver end-to-end ML solutions.

As a SW Test Development Engineer 2, you will design and build automation tools and frameworks to test Dexcom's continuous glucose monitoring devices and mobile apps (iOS/Android). You will develop in Python or Java to create testing APIs, integrate tools like Jira, Testrail, Slack, and GitHub, and manage end-to-end test suites in CI/CD pipelines.…See more The role requires 2–3 years of software development experience with object-oriented languages, hands-on familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), containerization (Docker), and embedded/mobile device automation.

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.…See more 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.

Lead network design and management for military C4I and C4ISR systems, with responsibility for complex LAN/WAN infrastructure using Cisco products (switches, routers, firewalls). Troubleshoot network hardware and software issues, design secure operational networks, and collaborate with U.S.…See more Government network and cyber engineers. Requires 7–10 years of network engineering experience, proficiency in Cisco, TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, EIGRP, DMVPN/mGRE, and active Secret clearance; up to 25% OCONUS travel for integration and testing.

Senior Systems Engineer responsible for conducting systems and system-of-systems architecture design, integration, testing, and certification across complex defense technical environments. Duties include technical requirements definition, data analysis from multiple sources, test plan and technical documentation development, and troubleshooting across multiple operating systems and virtualized environments.…See more Requires minimum 10 years of systems engineering or technical integration experience, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

A Junior Operating Systems Engineer will build and maintain custom Linux images using Yocto Project (recipes, layers, BitBake, kernel configuration), supporting immutable A/B-updatable OS architectures with secure boot and update tooling. The role involves packaging, integrating, and troubleshooting system services, drivers, and third-party software on embedded x86 hardware, as well as contributing to OS hardening (FIPS mode, secure boot, compliance configuration).…See more Daily use of generative AI tools will accelerate development tasks including recipe writing, test scaffolding, and debugging. The engineer will debug boot, kernel, driver, and userspace issues on real appliance hardware and document build processes, image releases, and provisioning workflows.

This is a hands-on security engineering role focused on running Saronic's cyber threat intelligence program. The engineer will track nation-state and advanced criminal adversaries targeting the defense industrial base, operationalize indicators and TTPs into detections and hunts, produce finished intelligence products, and fuse external threat feeds with internal telemetry to prioritize real exposures.…See more The role requires 4+ years in cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, detection engineering, or intrusion analysis with demonstrable experience tracking sophisticated or state-sponsored adversaries.