linux jobs in San Diego

Qualcomm seeks a Software Test Engineer to validate on-device AI solutions across mobile, PC, and automotive platforms, with emphasis on generative AI models (LLMs, LVMs, LoRA, agentic workflows) and system-level performance across SoC components (CPU, GPU, DSP, NPU). The role involves designing end-to-end validation workflows, developing test automation frameworks in Python/Java/Shell, analyzing model outputs for accuracy and robustness, and conducting stability and performance testing.…See more Candidates should have 1–3+ years of software testing or AI validation experience (or be fresh graduates with strong AI/ML fundamentals), proficiency in Python, Java, and Linux, and solid understanding of AI inference, RAG systems, and multi-step reasoning pipelines.

Senior Display and Graphics Software Engineer supporting Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform and embedded Linux systems. The role focuses on device driver programming, display/graphics software stack debugging, kernel optimization, and direct customer support and training.…See more Requires strong C/C++ programming, JTAG debugging, understanding of display/GPU technologies, Linux kernel internals, and microprocessor architecture. Travel to customer sites and Qualcomm offices is required.

Enterprise Systems Administrator IV leading the design, implementation, and optimization of complex on-premises and cloud infrastructure across a large university. Responsibilities include administering servers, directory services, virtualization, and operating systems; automating processes via scripting; implementing security controls and disaster recovery strategies; and mentoring junior systems administrators.…See more The role requires expertise in Windows/Linux environments, cloud platforms, virtualization, PowerShell/Bash/Python scripting, backup and recovery, and technical project leadership.

A senior network systems engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure including routing, switching, firewalls, and wireless systems. The role involves configuring and securing HPE Aruba and Palo Alto solutions, managing routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), implementing NAC and Zero-Trust architectures, and conducting network validation testing.…See more Requires 10+ years of network engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and an active Secret clearance with one of six specified IAT Level II certifications (Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP).

The Cryptographic Test Engineer & Network Engineer will perform configuration, functional, and performance testing of cryptographic devices in military network systems, determine operational suitability, and develop test reports. The role requires hands-on experience with networking fundamentals (routing, Cisco IOS, VPNs), Linux/CentOS administration, cryptographic device management, PKI/key management systems, VPN tunneling, SSH, and security monitoring tools like Snort.…See more This is a 100% onsite, full-time position in San Diego supporting Navy operations.

Qualcomm seeks a Staff-level automotive software test engineer with 4+ years of systems test engineering experience to develop and execute test strategies for ADAS, autonomous driving, and AI/multimedia technologies. The role requires expertise in functional safety testing, HIL/SIL methodologies, test automation (C/C++, Python), and validation across embedded Linux, QNX, and Android platforms.…See more You will design and execute manual and automated test cases, debug complex issues, and collaborate cross-functionally on fast-paced automotive connectivity and autonomy programs.

This is a competitive summer internship program where students work in teams on real-world cybersecurity challenges for government and commercial clients. Interns must have foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, networking (OSI model), virtualization, Linux, and Windows systems, and will develop technical solutions under senior mentorship, culminating in a final presentation to leadership.…See more The role requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance and is open to students scheduled to graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics by Winter 2027 or 2028.

As a Data Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton, you will develop and deploy data pipelines and platforms that organize disparate data sources to yield actionable insights for mission-critical applications. You'll work with Python, SQL, or similar languages to build ETL operations, manage relational and non-relational databases, and support analytics workloads on cloud platforms.…See more The role requires 1+ years of data engineering, ETL, or pipeline development experience, proficiency with source control (GitHub/Atlassian), and Linux/Windows scripting. You'll collaborate with analysts, developers, and data scientists in an agile environment to design, develop, and maintain scalable data solutions.

Lead enterprise infrastructure design and administration for a major public university, managing on-premises and cloud environments across thousands of users. Design complex systems, lead infrastructure projects, automate operations using PowerShell/Bash/Python, implement security and disaster recovery strategies, and mentor junior systems administrators.…See more Requires deep expertise in Windows/Linux servers, virtualization, cloud platforms, directory services, and enterprise infrastructure security.

Associate Test Engineer supporting the Blue Swordfish maritime autonomous systems project. Responsibilities include developing and executing test plans, procedures, and test cases for autonomous platforms and sensors; creating test diagrams and equipment configurations; conducting walkthroughs and verification activities; documenting and analyzing test results; and supporting issue resolution.…See more Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and experience with Linux, Java, C++, Python, Agile methodologies, and test & evaluation of complex systems.

Lead enterprise infrastructure design, implementation, and optimization across on-premises and cloud environments at a major university. Automate administrative processes using PowerShell, Bash, or Python; maintain Windows and Linux servers, directory services, and virtualization; implement security controls and disaster recovery strategies; and mentor junior systems administrators while driving infrastructure improvements and technical projects.See more

Senior Staff Engineer role focused on developing next-generation automotive telematics platform software at Qualcomm. Responsibilities include architecting platform security (mandatory access control, verified boot, full-disk encryption), leading boot-time and memory optimization, designing multi-processor fusion configurations over PCIe/USB/Ethernet, planning kernel and Yocto upgrade roadmaps, and mentoring engineers across boot, security, memory, and virtualization domains.…See more Requires 6+ years software engineering experience with deep expertise in embedded Linux, kernel development, automotive cybersecurity standards, and strong C/C++ programming skills.

Software Engineer responsible for designing, architecting, and implementing embedded firmware and software across multiple platforms including Linux, RTOS, bare-metal microcontrollers, and NVIDIA Jetson systems. Will collaborate with a medium-sized team on requirements analysis, design evaluation, implementation, integration, testing, and documentation.…See more Requires 5+ years of embedded development experience, proficiency in C, Linux command-line tools, Bash scripting, version control (Git/Subversion), and familiarity with embedded communications protocols and test equipment.

Senior staff-level test engineer for automotive software systems, focusing on ADAS, autonomous driving, and AI infrastructure. Role requires designing and executing manual and automated test plans, with expertise in HIL/SIL methodologies, multimedia/computer vision/AI technologies, and automotive functional safety.…See more Candidate should have 10+ years of systems test engineering, test automation (C/C++, Python), and embedded systems experience across Linux, QNX, Android, and kernel/driver domains.

Design, implement, and maintain hardware adaptation layers, device drivers, bootloaders, and real-time operating system abstractions for next-generation hand-held radio products. Perform feasibility studies and performance analysis of RTOS on specific hardware targets, and bring up designs on physical hardware in collaboration with team members.…See more Requires 4+ years of embedded software development and RTOS integration experience (Nucleus, FreeRTOS, VxWorks) with deep proficiency in C/C++, ARM processors, and Linux subsystems.

Lead end-to-end systems engineering for tactical radio products, from requirements definition through design, integration, verification, and post-release support. Decompose system requirements into hardware, FPGA, DSP, and microprocessor subsystems; architect complex communication systems across RF, PHY, MAC, networking, and application layers.…See more Collaborate with subsystem leads, coordinate integration and validation strategies, and oversee software product validation. Provide hands-on technical support at user and developer levels, support system-level debug, and lead technical customer presentations and demonstrations.

Senior AI Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and deploying LLM-powered applications and AI-assisted development workflows within a large-scale enterprise Linux environment (~6M+ LOC, primarily C/C++). Build high-performance GPU-based inference pipelines using vLLM and modern frameworks, develop agentic AI workflows with RAG and tool calling, and integrate LLMs with vector databases and enterprise systems into production.…See more Collaborate across software engineers, AI researchers, and platform teams to productionize AI services while optimizing for performance, latency, scalability, and operational efficiency. Requires 4+ years software development, strong Linux/Red Hat experience, advanced C/C++, Python, LLM/RAG expertise, and GitLab CI/CD workflows.

Staff-level software engineer responsible for subsystem integration testing (SSIT) of ML inference delegates on Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs. Develops and maintains automated Python/PyTest test suites integrated into CI/CD pipelines, validates on-device behavior using hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure, and triages failures across the ML framework → QNN runtime → HTP hardware stack.…See more Acts as technical liaison between development and downstream QA/SIT teams, defining handoff criteria and owning test coverage strategy for the Delegates portfolio. Mentors junior engineers and sets team standards for test architecture, coverage discipline, and defect triage.

Staff-level CI/CD engineer responsible for building and maintaining hermetic, reproducible CI pipelines for ONNX Runtime, ExecuTorch, and LiteRT delegates across Linux, Windows (ARM64/x86), and Android. Owns end-to-end release engineering—versioning, artifact packaging (wheels, shared libraries, AARs), signed distribution, and automated quality gates—while integrating AI-assisted tooling (Claude, Copilot, Codex) into developer workflows.…See more Builds test automation frameworks for functional, performance, and regression testing at scale on Snapdragon SoC hardware, and drives cross-platform CI/build infrastructure alignment across a distributed global team.

Senior Staff SoC Systems Performance Engineer responsible for analyzing and defining next-generation system-on-chip architectures across mobile, automotive, and compute products. The role involves conducting performance, power, and thermal analysis; deploying simulators and profilers to identify bottlenecks; and collaborating with hardware, software, and product teams to drive architectural decisions.…See more Requires 5+ years of systems engineering experience with deep knowledge of computer architecture (CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, memory hierarchies, cache coherency) and hands-on proficiency with performance modeling tools, SystemC simulators, and profiling methodologies.

DevOps Engineer to build, maintain, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure and CI/CD deployment systems, working with ECS, EKS, and EC2 workloads. The role requires hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), monitoring tools (Grafana), and CI/CD pipelines, with growing ownership of services and systems.…See more You'll troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues, collaborate with engineering teams on deployment workflows, and apply AI tooling to improve infrastructure automation and operational efficiency. The position reports to a DevOps Manager and is based in San Diego on a hybrid schedule.

This is a senior infrastructure and cybersecurity engineering role requiring 10+ years of experience designing, administering, and securing hybrid/cloud infrastructure across Linux, Windows Server, containerized, and private cloud environments. The engineer will implement security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, RMF, and Zero Trust principles, support DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD automation, and use scripting, configuration management, and Infrastructure as Code to streamline builds, patching, hardening, and compliance.…See more The role demands collaboration across cybersecurity, software, infrastructure, and mission teams to troubleshoot complex issues, improve security practices, and communicate technical risks and recommendations.

Network Engineer supporting enterprise network infrastructure with 10+ years of experience managing complex DoD/government environments. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining routing, switching, firewall, and boundary protection systems (HPE Aruba, Palo Alto); managing multi-cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure) and IP address space; configuring advanced protocols (OSPF, BGP, IPsec); deploying Network Access Control and Zero Trust architectures; and establishing test environments with comprehensive documentation and regression testing.See more

As a Software Engineer at Globalstar's XCOM RAN, you will develop modern C++ and Python software for high-performance 5G wireless systems, focusing on PHY layer development, 3GPP control plane implementation for Remote Radio Units, and telemetry data collection. You will design, code, test, and verify major system features while participating in design reviews, code reviews, and continuous integration processes.…See more The role requires hands-on experience with Modern C++, Linux systems development, and ideally exposure to 5G L1 specs and stack development. You will collaborate with systems design and test teams to integrate and validate novel 3GPP wireless technology.

This is a DevSecOps Engineer role requiring hands-on expertise in cloud infrastructure, containerization, and CI/CD automation for a classified government project. The role demands proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), infrastructure-as-code tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), and Linux system administration.…See more The candidate must be able to obtain or hold a TS/SCI security clearance and will work on air-gapped and on-premises environments alongside cloud services.