system-design jobs in San Diego

Senior Software Engineer role building scalable backend services and user-facing features for sleep health diagnostics workflows at an early-stage product team. The role emphasizes hands-on delivery, code quality, system design ownership, and production responsibility including monitoring and on-call support.…See more You will collaborate across Product, Design, and engineering teams while practicing AI-native development methodology using tools like Copilot and Claude. Requires 5+ years of backend engineering experience (Java/Spring Boot preferred), distributed systems knowledge, cloud deployment experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and comfort in enterprise environments with CI/CD and compliance controls.

Lead a team of engineering managers and software engineers building distributed agentic systems and AI-powered developer platforms at ServiceNow. You'll drive technical strategy for highly scalable, fault-tolerant systems; mentor teams; and architect foundational capabilities that improve developer experience for AI-first development.…See more This role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with proven distributed systems expertise, 3+ years managing high-performing teams, and deep hands-on knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, Kubernetes, and cloud-native infrastructure.

Staff-level engineer leading technical vision and architecture for the Resident Concierge product, a SaaS platform for property managers and residents. Responsible for designing and scaling distributed systems to handle 10x traffic growth, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product, design, and ML teams to integrate generative AI capabilities.…See more Requires 8+ years building and scaling web applications, proven leadership on high-stakes projects, and hands-on experience adopting AI tools; will own the full lifecycle from discovery through production.

Join ByteDance's multimedia research lab as a Research Scientist to analyze, model, and optimize large-scale streaming systems serving billions of users. You will design novel algorithms and architectures for next-generation immersive media formats (360-degree video, volumetric video, light field), develop QoE evaluation metrics and methodologies, and conduct research at the intersection of multimedia, distributed systems, and networking.…See more Success requires a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline; strong fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, systems, and networking; and a proven publication track record in multimedia, networking, or systems research.

Principal-level individual contributor role leading AI/ML architecture and engineering strategy at scale. Requires 13+ years across ML, data engineering, and distributed systems, with 3+ years shipping production Generative/Agentic AI systems.…See more Hands-on expertise in RAG, vector databases, LLM optimization, agentic orchestration, and MLOps/LLMOps practice. Will set technical direction, own architecture decisions, drive platform initiatives, and raise engineering standards across the organization without direct people-management responsibility.

As a Staff AI Engineer, you will lead the design and evolution of Teradata's enterprise AI platforms, owning architecture decisions for agentic AI, LLM systems, RAG pipelines, and vector stores. You will operate with high autonomy, partner with product and architecture leadership, and drive technical strategy across multiple engineering teams.…See more The role requires 8+ years building backend services, distributed systems, or data/AI platforms, with strong proficiency in Java, Go, or Python and deep expertise in distributed system design, cloud-native architectures, and production AI systems. You will also mentor senior engineers, establish engineering standards, and serve as a technical escalation point for complex system design and reliability challenges.

Lead a team to improve engineering efficiency and product quality in software development for 5G and RAN optimization. Design and implement scalable, production-grade software solutions using distributed systems and AI principles.…See more Serve as a technical expert and staff-level contributor, mentoring development teams, driving architecture decisions, and translating telecom requirements into robust code while collaborating with site reliability engineers and cross-functional teams.

Systems Engineer role focused on integrating maritime sensors (aerostats, radars, cameras) with Navy command-and-control systems to create unified operational pictures. You will own end-to-end system development from requirements and design through coding, testing, and field operations, working across hardware, networks, and software to make disparate systems interoperable.…See more Requires 3+ years of systems engineering experience, strong grasp of requirements analysis and system integration, hands-on networking and hardware integration, and a Bachelor's degree. Active Secret clearance and US citizenship required.

Staff-level backend engineer responsible for setting technical strategy and owning search and recommendation systems at scale. You'll design and launch highly available distributed systems using Python or Kotlin, collaborate across product/design/analytics to balance technical sustainability with business impact, and lead a team through code review standards, mentorship, and operational excellence.…See more The role requires 8+ years of backend systems experience, 2+ years in search/recommendations, and proficiency with AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes, and modern architecture patterns.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for advanced debugging and root-cause analysis of complex software issues in mission-critical shipboard systems. You will architect and optimize CI/CD workflows, champion DevSecOps practices, and lead automated testing strategies.…See more You will mentor junior engineers, participate in Agile ceremonies, and coordinate integration across systems, hardware, cybersecurity, and test teams. The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++/Python/Java, Linux expertise, and hands-on experience with navigation sensors, distributed messaging, or real-time data fusion.

Senior Developer on Dell's Office of the CTO team responsible for developing new AI applications from concept to production. You'll work across the full stack in small cross-functional teams, rotating through projects involving generative AI, data engineering, and MLOps.…See more The role requires solid programming fundamentals, experience or strong interest in DevOps/XP practices (microservices, CI/CD, containerization), and proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Java, C++, or JavaScript.

Senior software engineer focused on building cloud-based backend services and data platforms for medical device systems at Dexcom. Design and develop end-to-end data pipelines supporting large-scale ingestion, transformation, and storage, while building and maintaining APIs that expose data to internal systems, partners, and mobile apps.…See more Collaborate with Data Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Platform teams to integrate AI insights into production systems, ensuring high standards for reliability, performance, scalability, and data quality. Lead through code reviews, design mentorship, and technical guidance while contributing to architecture decisions and long-term platform roadmap.

Design, develop, and maintain advanced software solutions for Tactical C4I military systems, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability of complex defense operations software. Analyze user requirements, develop software specifications, integrate hardware and software systems, and maintain databases within application areas.…See more Review and evaluate software/hardware engineering documents, perform software development reviews, and apply modern development methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps in a professional environment.

Senior Developer role focused on developing new AI applications from concept to production within Dell's Office of the CTO. You'll work on small cross-functional teams using pair programming and agile methodologies, rotating through different projects and technologies across the full stack.…See more Required: strong programming fundamentals, proficiency in Go, Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, Bash, or similar languages, plus interest in DevOps practices (microservices, CI/CD, containerization), generative AI, and MLOps. Desired: 5+ years of software development experience, data engineering skills, and familiarity with GenAI frameworks like LangChain.

Technical Project Manager for EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) research programs at ASML, responsible for end-to-end project planning, execution, and reporting on complex photonics and laser research initiatives. The role requires managing project lifecycles from roadmap planning through experimental design and system performance validation, coordinating cross-functional teams, and maintaining technical documentation.…See more Requires 8+ years in physics, laser engineering, photonics, or equivalent technical field, with proven experience leading large-scale technical projects and demonstrated expertise in complex system design, characterization, and troubleshooting.

Amazon is hiring a Software Development Engineer for their Leo for Government division. The role requires 3+ years of professional software development experience and 2+ years of systems design and architecture expertise.…See more You will design and develop large-scale, multi-tiered, distributed software applications using C#, C++, Java, or Perl, with strong emphasis on object-oriented design, code reviews, and full software development lifecycle practices.

Staff-level full-stack engineer responsible for designing, building, and delivering high-quality features for ServiceNow's Lux admin configuration framework and AI-native platform experiences. You will own the complete development lifecycle from architecture through testing and deployment, mentor engineers, and architect modular, reusable component systems.…See more The role requires 8+ years of JavaScript/web experience with advanced proficiency in modern UI frameworks (Lit, React, Vue, Angular), object-oriented design, algorithms, and relational databases, plus experience integrating AI into workflows and serving as a technical lead.

Lead end-to-end AI platform architecture and design for generative AI solutions, including LLMs, RAG systems, and agentic AI. Build MLOps/LLMOps pipelines with automated CI/CD, model serving infrastructure, and vector database integration on enterprise cloud platforms.…See more Establish best practices, mentor engineering teams, and drive seamless AI application integration into production systems while optimizing for scalability, security, and performance.

Senior Software Engineer role at CoStar focused on designing and building production applications using C# and .NET on AWS cloud infrastructure. The position emphasizes leveraging Claude AI for code generation, refactoring, and analysis, while building and operating scalable, cloud-native solutions.…See more Requires strong AWS hands-on experience (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch), API and backend service development, and solid software design principles. Preferred qualifications include Databricks experience, microservices/distributed systems knowledge, CI/CD and DevOps practices, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.

Lead machine learning strategy and development for AppFolio's Leasing products, owning the ML roadmap and autonomous leasing agent architecture. Build evaluation frameworks, model quality infrastructure, and establish ML standards across the Leasing Engineering team while ensuring production-grade reliability, SLOs, and observability.…See more Translate research into shipped features by evaluating fine-tuning approaches, RAG patterns, and agentic systems; operate with production discipline on a SaaS platform serving real customer workflows.

CoStar seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design and build production applications using C# and .NET on AWS, with hands-on experience leveraging Claude for AI-assisted development. The role focuses on building scalable, cloud-native solutions and involves building APIs, backend services, system design, code reviews, and mentoring.…See more Required skills include strong C# and .NET expertise, hands-on AWS experience (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch), Git workflows, and software design principles. Preferred qualifications include practical Claude experience, Databricks, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

Staff Data Engineer at Illumina seeking a senior individual contributor with 10+ years building and scaling data products on Databricks and Snowflake. The role spans end-to-end ownership of data pipelines across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality domains, requiring advanced Python, SQL, and data modeling skills with hands-on expertise in Spark, Delta Lake, dbt, and distributed systems design.…See more Responsibilities include designing medallion-architecture data products, embedding governance and data quality, adopting AI in analytics workflows, and mentoring a global engineering team. The candidate will set technical standards, lead architecture decisions, and communicate trade-offs across business, AI, and platform stakeholders.

Software Engineer II will design and develop embedded software for Genalyte's Merlin photonic diagnostic platform, a medical device requiring adherence to FDA/medical device software standards. The role involves developing embedded software components, creating software tools for testing and integration, executing test protocols, and troubleshooting system functionality.…See more The engineer will work with device-to-cloud interfaces, low-level hardware controllers (motors, robots, sensors), and collaborate cross-functionally while mentoring junior engineers. Required skills include C/C++/C#/Python (.NET preferred), embedded systems design, build systems, unit testing, networking, Unix/Windows, and Jira/Confluence.

Lead multiple engineering teams building social experiences on the PlayStation platform, translating product objectives into technical plans across client applications, APIs, distributed services, and cloud infrastructure. Establish standards for software design, testing, deployment, and operations while managing 24/7/365 service reliability, incident response, and observability.…See more Coach engineers across career stages, partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data, and Security leaders, and evaluate responsible AI integration across development, testing, and customer-facing capabilities.

Design, build, and maintain scalable batch and streaming data pipelines on AWS and Databricks, developing reusable data engineering frameworks and standardized patterns for ingestion, transformation, and validation. Leverage AI-based techniques to automate data quality checks, anomaly detection, and pipeline self-healing.…See more Define SLIs/SLOs, participate in on-call rotations, and mentor junior engineers while driving adoption of data frameworks and best practices across analytics, reporting, and AI/ML teams.