software-development-lifecycle jobs in San Diego

Sr Principal Engineer for systems test at a defense contractor, responsible for executing test programs, lab operations, and coordinating across system test, software development, and systems engineering teams. The role requires extensive test program execution experience, hot bench lab support, understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodology, and the ability to work extended/rotating hours.…See more Candidates must hold or be able to obtain active Secret clearance and SAP access, with a STEM degree and 7–9+ years of engineering experience depending on education level.

Lead Qualcomm's GenAI transformation for embedded and software engineering, building reusable AI agents, agentic workflows, and developer productivity tools that scale across teams. Partner with platform and engineering teams to establish secure AI practices, governance models, and metrics while serving as a technical thought leader who shapes the organization's transition to AI-native engineering workflows.…See more Requires Principal-level technical leadership with deep expertise in generative AI, LLM-based systems, and hands-on experience deploying GenAI solutions in complex engineering environments. Collaborate on code generation, code review, test automation, and release readiness use cases while driving measurable productivity and quality improvements.

As Senior Staff Technical Program Manager for Hivemind Enterprise, you will lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software releases for an autonomy software development kit. You will drive simulation-based test automation initiatives, manage large-scale test operations from CI through hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing, and collaborate with engineering, product, and customer teams to define scope and ensure on-time, on-quality delivery.…See more The role requires 8+ years in program management, engineering management, or software test engineering, with deep technical foundations in test engineering, software development, and complex HW/SW systems integration. You will optimize the software development lifecycle, facilitate technical decision-making, and mentor cross-functional teams while maintaining Shield AI's reputation for technical excellence.