linux jobs in San Diego

Design, develop, and deploy a hybrid container/virtualization platform serving enterprise workloads across on-prem and cloud environments. Integrate core platform services (identity, PKI, DNS, logging, monitoring, secrets management) and support GPU-enabled AI/ML workloads.…See more Establish CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code automation, and standard operating procedures for configuration management, verification, and patch management. Lead cross-functional teams on containerization, DevSecOps, incident response, and ATO compliance efforts.

Associate Test Engineer supporting the Blue Swordfish maritime autonomous platform project. Responsibilities include developing test plans, methods, cases, and procedures; conducting walk-throughs; executing tests on autonomous maritime systems; documenting and analyzing test results; and supporting at-sea testing and demonstrations.…See more Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and hands-on experience with Linux, Java, C++, Python, Agile methodologies, and test/evaluation of complex systems.

Write Modern C++ and Python software for high-performance 5G wireless systems at XCOM RAN, including PHY layer development, 3GPP control plane for Remote Radio Units, and telemetry data collectors. Design, develop, code, test, and verify major system features while participating in design reviews, code reviews, and continuous integration.…See more Work with systems design and test teams to integrate and validate 3GPP wireless technology on Linux-based systems.

Lead embedded systems and controls design engineering at General Atomics, managing technical talent while generating electrical architecture solutions for complex projects. Perform mixed-signal circuit design, embedded systems development (processor, microcontroller, FPGA, MPSoC), and hardware analysis across digital, analog, and RF domains.…See more Conduct electrical engineering analyses, document findings, communicate results to stakeholders, manage technical schedules, and represent the company as a prime technical contact on contracts. Requires 11+ years of progressively complex engineering experience, active DoD Secret clearance, and expertise in FPGA platforms (Xilinx, Microsemi), RTOS, and PCB design tools.

Senior Software/Firmware Systems Engineer and Architect at General Atomics responsible for architecting real-time embedded and mission-critical firmware systems, leading complex engineering projects through design reviews and integration testing. The role requires 7+ years of experience (with PhD) architecting software/firmware for microcontroller and FPGA-based systems, with deep knowledge of communication protocols, formal verification/validation, and cross-functional collaboration.…See more Responsibilities include systems engineering artifact management, anomaly root-cause analysis, customer interface, technical documentation, and program lifecycle coordination in a TS/SCI environment.

Mid-career software engineer responsible for developing and integrating embedded firmware and software across Linux, NVIDIA Jetson, RTOS, and ROS 2 platforms. The role requires 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development with proficiency in C, version control (Git/Subversion), Linux command-line tools, and embedded communications protocols (SPI, RS-232, Ethernet).…See more Responsibilities include coordinating with the engineering group, anticipating design changes, prioritizing features and bug fixes, and testing/debugging complex embedded electro-mechanical systems. Preferred experience includes computer vision (OpenCV), DSP algorithms, robotics control modeling, MATLAB/Python, and test automation.

As a Principal Software Reverse Engineer, you will perform advanced reverse engineering on complex software and firmware targets across Windows, Linux, and embedded systems, developing automated binary analysis tools to characterize protocols and functionality. You will lead multi-discipline technical teams, conduct vulnerability research and exploit development, and present findings to customers and leadership.…See more This role requires 15+ years of hands-on experience with disassembly tools (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra), proficiency in Assembly languages (x86, ARM) and programming languages (C/C++, Python), and deep expertise in exploitation, cybersecurity solutions, and firmware analysis.

Staff Software Engineer responsible for developing and leading the Qualcomm AI Stack software platform, including the QAIRT SDK and Generative AI Inference Extensions (Genie). The role focuses on researching state-of-the-art AI toolchains, performance and memory profiling for Edge-AI on embedded SoCs, and optimizing machine learning model execution on Snapdragon platforms across multiple operating systems.…See more You will lead software toolchain development, conduct system-level benchmarking, validate ML use cases, debug complex issues, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Principal Systems Administrator role managing enterprise Windows Server and Linux environments, including Active Directory, virtualization (VMware/Horizon), cloud identity (Azure AD), and endpoint security. Requires 7+ years of systems administration experience, CompTIA Security+ certification or DoD 8570 IAT Level II equivalent, and ability to obtain a US Secret clearance.…See more The role combines hands-on administration with mentorship, technical documentation, and Tier 1–2 escalation support, including automation via PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

A Platform Engineer role focused on deploying, managing, and optimizing critical infrastructure for defense and government clients. Responsibilities include implementing system automation with Ansible and Puppet across RHEL and Windows platforms, deploying and maintaining Kubernetes clusters with RKE2 and Rancher, and managing open-source applications (NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab).…See more The role requires 7+ years of hands-on enterprise Linux and Windows systems management, strong troubleshooting skills in distributed environments, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading technical strategy and architecture for networking software solutions at Qualcomm. Requires 7+ years of embedded software, systems software, or device driver development experience with deep C programming expertise and Linux kernel internals knowledge.…See more Will own technical execution plans, lead cross-functional engineering teams, influence product direction, and mentor engineers while balancing performance, scalability, reliability, and long-term roadmap requirements.

Staff Automation Engineer responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining production automation systems, data pipelines, and workflow tools that support engineering organizations. The role requires strong Python and Linux expertise, SQL/database knowledge, and experience building maintainable backend systems and automation workflows.…See more Responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, improving system reliability and monitoring, integrating data from multiple sources, and leveraging AI-assisted development tools to accelerate implementation and testing. This is a hands-on individual contributor role focused on execution, delivery, and knowledge transfer during an organizational transition.

Staff Engineer leading the design and operation of Shield AI's data platform to support autonomous systems, ML workflows, and edge-to-cloud data flows. You will architect distributed storage and compute solutions, build first-party integrations for heterogeneous data sources, and establish operational standards for reliability, security, and observability.…See more The role requires deep expertise in data modeling, API design, distributed systems, Kubernetes infrastructure, and the ability to guide technical direction across autonomy, ML, test, and infrastructure teams.

Staff-level database engineer responsible for managing production database environments across MySQL, ClickHouse, and MongoDB at scale. The role demands independent execution, proactive monitoring, performance optimization through query tuning and indexing, and 24/7 on-call incident response.…See more Requires 4+ years of MySQL and cloud platform experience (Azure/AWS), strong Linux expertise, and scripting proficiency (Golang preferred); nice-to-have skills include AI tooling integration (LangChain, LlamaIndex), vector databases, and RAG for automating database operations.

Enterprise System Administrator III responsible for managing hybrid Microsoft Windows and Unix server environments, including on-premises and cloud infrastructure. Will install, configure, and maintain servers, storage systems, backup systems, and directory services while using modern AI-enabled tools for infrastructure automation and deployment.…See more Requires 6+ years of system administration experience, proficiency with Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, and scripting languages like PowerShell.

This role supports cybersecurity engineering and infrastructure security for enterprise, cloud, and classified environments. The engineer will manage vulnerability assessment, system hardening, patching, secure configuration, and DevSecOps pipeline integration across Linux and Windows Server platforms.…See more Responsibilities include compliance support (RMF, ATO, NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs), CI/CD security automation, containerized environment hardening, and infrastructure-as-code implementation. Strong technical depth in cloud platforms (AWS/AWS GovCloud), container orchestration, security tooling, and the ability to communicate complex technical and compliance issues to engineering and mission stakeholders are required.

Principal Specialist supporting software configuration management (SWCM) in aerospace defense, responsible for configuration identification, version control repository administration, software build capture/release, license management, and coordination of engineering review boards. Requires 5+ years of configuration management and software development experience, general knowledge of CM and SDLC concepts, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and documentation systems.…See more Will work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment, supporting audits, processing change requests, and maintaining accurate technical documentation.

Lead the design and development of embedded NPU software frameworks, runtime libraries, and system drivers for Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC portfolio, optimizing for high-performance AI and multimedia workloads across mobile, automotive, compute, and XR platforms. Architect solutions across the full stack from low-level drivers to high-level frameworks, collaborating with hardware and systems teams to deliver production-grade solutions.…See more Drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, and optimize software using advanced NPU architecture techniques including SIMD, multi-threading, and memory hierarchy optimization. Requires deep expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, NPU architecture, real-time operating systems, and demonstrated ability to lead complex development efforts across cross-functional teams.

Systems Engineer IV providing technical leadership for Navy C5ISRT programs, including Ship's Signals Exploitation Equipment (SSEE) Family of Systems and related cryptologic initiatives. Responsibilities span systems engineering, integration, testing, configuration management, documentation, and fleet support.…See more Requires 8–10 years of DoD/Navy systems engineering experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and strong technical writing skills. Must obtain or maintain TS/SCI clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification.

Design, implement, and optimize advanced algorithms for radar, optical, and infrared sensor systems, working with scientists and engineers to build high-performance backend systems for scientific computing in distributed environments. Translate existing code for GPU/CUDA acceleration, integrate and refactor scientific codebases, and work in Linux/Unix environments.…See more Requires 6+ years of C/C++ backend development (or 4+ with a Master's), expertise in high-performance computing, parallel/distributed processing (MPI), GPU/CUDA programming, and foundational knowledge of AI/ML and LLM concepts.

Zoox seeks an embedded software engineer to develop, maintain, and optimize real-time embedded software for multiple platforms in autonomous vehicles. You will architect board support packages (bootloader, drivers, RTOS), build low-level frameworks and infrastructure, and collaborate with electrical and validation engineers to bring up new embedded platforms.…See more The role requires 3+ years of hands-on embedded C/C++ development for distributed electromechanical systems, strong microcontroller/microprocessor expertise, and experience with RTOS environments like FreeRTOS or QNX.

Lead a platform DevSecOps team at BAE Systems, designing and maintaining on-premises infrastructure with a focus on security, scalability, and reliability. You will develop CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure provisioning using tools like Ansible or Puppet, implement security best practices, and troubleshoot production incidents.…See more The role requires hands-on expertise in containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), monitoring, and Linux administration, with the ability to bridge development and operations in a fast-paced, hybrid environment.

Senior Software Integration Engineer responsible for integrating Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy platform onto vehicle systems, from interface design through SIL/HIL/VIL testing to operational deployment. Leads cross-disciplinary integration of autonomy, autopilots, sensors, payloads, mission computers, and communications systems on expeditionary platforms.…See more Develops reusable onboarding frameworks, middleware configurations, and deployment pipelines while debugging across hardware, embedded software, networking, and autonomy layers. Requires 4–7 years integrating complex robotics or aerospace systems, proficiency in C++ and Python, Linux development expertise, RTOS familiarity, and hands-on field-test experience.

Senior Staff Engineer responsible for leading complex UxS/UAS systems integration across hardware, software, autonomy, and operational test environments. Will define readiness criteria and test coverage for hardware-based autonomy validation, troubleshoot unmanned systems (flight controllers, radios, sensors, ground stations), and drive reusable test practices and field guidance across engineering and operations teams.…See more Requires 10+ years hands-on experience in UxS systems integration, robotics, autonomy testing, or flight test, with strong practical knowledge of Linux, embedded systems, autopilot ecosystems (PX4, ArduPilot, MAVLink, Pixhawk), and scripting/data-analysis tools (Python, Bash, MATLAB). Must lead through influence across cross-functional teams and communicate technical findings to diverse audiences.

SAIC seeks a Principal Software Engineer to design and implement streaming data platforms and machine-learning systems for government clients. The role involves full-stack development in Python, Java, or JavaScript, Kubernetes deployment, ETL/data pipeline work, and direct client collaboration on custom applications.…See more The position requires 9 years of experience (or 7 with a Master's degree), a Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility, and hands-on proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), databases (SQL, Postgres, MongoDB), and Linux.