software-development jobs in San Diego

Software Developer I or II at a defense software company specializing in DoD air defense, counter-drone, secure communications, and C4ISR systems. The role involves full-stack web application development using Java and JavaScript, including software planning, requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and debugging of large-scale systems.…See more Requires 3+ years of programming experience, proficiency with Agile processes, and hands-on work with Git/GitLab/Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence in automated development environments. US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD clearance are mandatory.

Lead Senior Software Development Engineer for AWS EC2 VPC's packet pipeline, responsible for designing and optimizing ultra-high-performance kernel and embedded C systems processing millions of packets per second. You will mentor junior engineers, lead architecture decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and collaborate across teams to deliver SDN features for EC2 VPC instances.…See more The role requires deep expertise in C/C++, systems-level programming, low-level hardware optimization (including assembly and vectorization), and Linux kernel or embedded development. You must balance hands-on implementation with technical leadership, ensuring best practices and managing day-to-day development activities for a small team.

Lead senior systems engineer on the EC2 NX Platforms team, owning the packet processing pipeline that runs beneath every EC2 instance across 9M+ hosts globally. Design and implement ultra-high-performance networking software handling encryption, firewalls, routing, billing, and monitoring — targeting millions of packets per second on a single CPU core through highly optimized C/C++ code and low-level hardware tuning.…See more Mentor junior engineers, lead architecture decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and communicate technical designs with users and senior management. Ship production code with immediate, measurable impact across the entire EC2 fleet powering AWS Lambda and all external workloads.

Software Development Engineer role focused on designing and building scalable cloud-native solutions using microservices architectures in a distributed computing environment. The engineer will write clean, maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and leverage GenAI/AI-powered tools to enhance development productivity.…See more Responsibilities include building resilient systems, practicing CI/CD principles, participating in on-call duties, and demonstrating operational excellence through monitoring and troubleshooting production issues. The role requires experience with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and at least one general-purpose programming language (Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, or TypeScript).

Design and build software to automate RF hardware test systems for Amazon Leo satellites, including test case execution infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and manufacturing support. Write Python that validates satellite hardware before launch, translating RF engineer requirements into automated test logic that runs on Linux test racks, interfaces with instruments via SCPI, controls environmental chambers, and drives ship/no-ship decisions.…See more Architect scalable test automation for 1st and 2nd generation satellite modems, amplifiers, and RF components. Requires 5+ years of professional software development, system architecture experience, and technical leadership.

com, responsible for architecting and developing a high-performance, scalable web platform that drives prospect-to-customer conversion. You will mentor a team of engineers, design and implement user experiences and Kubernetes services, and serve as the technical subject matter expert across a hosted authoring environment, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation.…See more vironment, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation. The role requires 8+ years building enterprise cloud-native applications, strong leadership abilities, and deep expertise in JavaScript/React, microservices architecture, and the full software development lifecycle.

Principal Engineer leading the technical direction for ServiceNow's Conversational Analytics platform, which enables customers to query data in natural language using AI. The role combines hands-on architecture and prototyping with mentorship of engineering teams, requiring deep expertise in AI/ML systems, vector retrieval, agentic architectures, and knowledge graphs.…See more You'll collaborate with product and leadership to design cloud-based solutions integrating LLMs and AI into enterprise workflows, with accountability for customer success metrics and evaluation frameworks.

The Senior Scientific Platform Engineer will develop and maintain software components, data processing workflows, and platform services that operationalize scientific innovations for clinical studies. The role requires translating research outputs and algorithms into production-grade backend services, APIs, and data pipelines on AWS, while collaborating with Science, Data Science, Product, and Engineering teams.…See more The ideal candidate has 5+ years building analytics platforms or scientific computing solutions, strong Python proficiency, and experience with cloud-native and serverless architectures. The position demands the ability to understand complex scientific methods and transform them into scalable, validated, maintainable software solutions within a regulated healthcare environment.

As a Senior 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, memory management (IOMMU), and power/performance management (DVFS) for ARM-based systems. You will debug complex issues using JTAG debuggers, contribute to upstream open-source projects, and lead a team of engineers.…See more The role requires expertise in C/C++, Linux Kernel internals, ARMv8/ARMv9 architecture, system architecture analysis, and hands-on experience with FPGA and QEMU-based pre-silicon development.

com, Asana, HubSpot, Slack, Looker Studio) to eliminate manual work and keep data in sync. The role includes identifying and building production AI workflows using LLMs (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) for tasks like client feedback categorization and document parsing.…See more ork and keep data in sync. The role includes identifying and building production AI workflows using LLMs (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) for tasks like client feedback categorization and document parsing. You'll design end-to-end automated processes for client onboarding, reporting, and HR workflows while driving adoption through documentation, SOPs, and end-user support. This requires 5+ years of business process improvement or systems integration experience, strong Google Apps Script (JavaScript) proficiency, hands-on knowledge of REST APIs and webhooks, and ability to translate business problems into scoped solutions without over-engineering.

Design, architect, and build real-time user interface applications for remotely piloting automated aircraft systems, ranging from embedded UIs on aviation-grade hardware to browser-based applications. You will own the full lifecycle of these applications, collaborating with software engineers, designers, systems engineers, and pilots to create safe, user-centered, and certifiable systems.…See more Requires 5+ years of C/C++ development and 5+ years building user-facing software for high-performance or mission-critical applications. Experience with DO-178C certification, browser technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS), computer architecture, operating systems, and human-in-the-loop testing is preferred.

Specialist, Software Engineering role at L3Harris focused on designing, implementing, and integrating software components across embedded, application, and cloud environments for space and airborne defense systems. The engineer will work across the full software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis and architecture through deployment and sustainment—using C++ for low-level embedded work, troubleshooting deployed operational systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on hardware/software interfaces.…See more Day-to-day responsibilities include developing software solutions using multiple programming languages and operating systems, conducting code reviews, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting mission-critical systems in the defense and aerospace sectors.

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.

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 ed authoring environments, administrative UIs, and runtime application UI generation. 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.