system-design jobs in San Diego

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.

PrecisePK seeks a Software Tech Lead with 5+ years of full-stack development experience to design, build, and scale their clinical software platform. The role combines hands-on full-stack development (Node.js, React, AWS, Docker) with technical mentorship, architecture design, and cross-functional collaboration with product and business stakeholders.…See more Responsibilities include leading engineers, building database-integrated APIs, identifying technical improvements, and producing technical documentation. Strong Computer Science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, software architecture) and experience in regulated healthcare environments (SOC 2, HIPAA) are expected.

Google seeks a Software Engineer III to develop computer vision and computational photography features for Pixel camera autofocus, exposure, and white balance systems. You will own the end-to-end product lifecycle from research and algorithm development through prototyping, optimization, and commercialization.…See more The role requires proficiency in C++, machine learning infrastructure (model deployment, optimization, data processing), and computer vision or imaging platforms, along with experience in large-scale system design and performance analysis.

Senior Staff Software Engineer owning end-to-end design, architecture, and delivery of a scalable AWS-based cloud platform integrating backend services, frontend applications, mobile clients, and IoT hardware. You'll make high-stakes architectural decisions independently, write production code across Node.js, React, React Native, Python, Rust, and C++, design infrastructure-as-code with AWS CDK, and work with PostgreSQL at depth.…See more Operating in a flat, autonomous team with no management hierarchy, you'll set engineering standards, drive technical direction, and operate critical systems from design through production support.

Google seeks a Software Engineer III to develop computer vision and computational photography features for the Pixel camera, focusing on autofocus, image signal processing, and scene understanding. You will own the end-to-end product lifecycle from research and algorithm development through prototyping, optimization, and commercialization.…See more The role requires 2+ years of C++ software development, 1+ year of ML infrastructure experience, and 1+ year of computer vision or imaging platform experience. You'll work cross-functionally with hardware, research, and chip design teams to deliver mobile-friendly features that define the Pixel camera experience.

Lead a cloud engineering team at a credit union while maintaining hands-on expertise in Azure cloud architecture, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code. The role requires 9+ years of progressive cloud engineering experience with deep technical knowledge of identity/access management (Okta, Entra ID), Kubernetes/AKS, database operations (MongoDB, MySQL, SQL Server), and financial-industry security standards.…See more You will balance mentorship and team leadership with active troubleshooting, architecture decisions, and driving operational excellence across cloud platforms and DevOps automation.

QA Software Engineer I role combining quality assurance, software development, and project leadership at a healthcare provider. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining code, performing unit and integration testing, leading peer reviews, managing projects and vendor relationships, and mentoring junior staff.…See more The role requires 3+ years in application design/development, expert SQL and Microsoft technologies proficiency (C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, VS 2012), and healthcare protocol knowledge (HL7, ASCX12N).

Lead Software Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and testing advanced real-time data communications and networking software using open systems principles. You will own significant features or components, lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and deliver high-quality solutions in a research-focused environment.…See more The role requires 7+ years of software engineering experience, proficiency in Python, C, C++, or similar languages, strong networking fundamentals (OSI model), and hands-on Linux development with open-source toolchains. You will develop operational prototypes, analyze and optimize existing designs, and create production-ready customer-facing systems.

Own and evolve the software translation layer between high-level workflow logic and low-level laboratory instrument control, integrating liquid handlers, plate readers, robotic workstations, and analytical instruments. Deploy and maintain containerized services using Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, and CI/CD practices, building scalable Python applications and data pipelines that connect experimental readouts with LIMS and downstream analysis tools.…See more Collaborate with the team to prototype AI-driven decision-making and autonomous orchestration in lab workflows, evaluating LLM tooling and agent frameworks for practical applicability. Serve as a technical authority and mentor, influencing the broader technical roadmap for autonomous discovery systems and helping grow the automation engineering team's capability.

Build and optimize scalable LLM inference platforms at Qualcomm's Cloud AI team, implementing advanced serving techniques like KV-cache management, speculative algorithms, and model optimization. Contribute to production serving frameworks (vLLM, SGLang, Triton, TGI) and work with customers on deployment solutions.…See more Collaborate with compiler, firmware, and platform teams to drive efficient serving through autoscaling, load balancing, and routing. Requires deep understanding of transformer architectures, strong PyTorch and Python skills, computer architecture knowledge, and hands-on experience profiling and optimizing deep learning workloads.

Senior hands-on software engineer building the core orchestration, data systems, and internal tooling for an automated chemistry platform. You'll own problems end-to-end across the full stack—Python backend, TypeScript/React frontend, databases, APIs, and distributed systems—designing services, modeling data flows, and building interfaces that connect synthesis requests from intake through execution.…See more You'll work closely with automation engineers, chemists, and ML teams to ship production features, establish engineering practices, and become a primary owner of major platform components. The role prioritizes judgment and problem-solving over language expertise, expecting fluency across the stack and comfort reaching for languages like Rust, Go, or C++ when warranted.

Lead multiple UI engineering teams building modern, scalable, AI-first user experiences for Teradata's cloud analytics platform. Own frontend architecture strategy using React and TypeScript, mentor engineering managers and senior engineers, and partner with product, design, and platform teams to translate AI capabilities into intuitive workflows.…See more This hands-on leadership role requires 12+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in engineering leadership, deep React expertise, and demonstrated ability to drive execution across organizational boundaries in fast-paced, platform-oriented environments.

Staff Software Engineer to architect and lead Intuit's next-generation One Logging system, designing high-scale, mission-critical logging pipelines for on-premise and public cloud (AWS, GCP) deployments. Own end-to-end platform evolution from log ingestion through routing, storage, and cost optimization, including components like FELS, Kinesis/CloudWatch integrations, and Log Router.…See more Lead modernization of legacy tooling, design edge collection agents (Fluent Bit, OIL sidecar), and drive automation initiatives using MCP Server capabilities. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration to align logging platform capabilities across the organization.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for developing scalable, resilient web-based solutions for AppFolio's SaaS leasing platform. You will lead technical projects end-to-end, mentor engineers, optimize algorithms and database queries for performance, and drive engineering excellence through TDD and CI/CD practices.…See more The role requires 5+ years building and scaling web applications, proficiency in modern languages (Ruby, Java, or Python), and experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives. You'll work across the full development stack while championing clean architecture, automated testing, and continuous improvement.

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.

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.

Senior Data Engineer role focused on building and productionizing GenAI/LLM solutions for data engineering workflows. You will develop RAG and agentic workflows, automate incident triage and root-cause analysis, integrate AI capabilities into internal developer tools, and own projects from problem definition through production support.…See more Required: 3+ years of production systems experience, strong Python/SQL, hands-on GenAI/LLM application building, and software engineering fundamentals including testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.

Principal Machine Learning Engineer at AppFolio to architect and lead mission-critical AI systems across the Realm-X property management platform. You'll design advanced AI agentic systems combining reasoning, planning, and execution; establish ML platform primitives for end-to-end production workflows; and drive the transition toward autonomous property management using LLMs, fine-tuning, and reinforcement learning.…See more Requires 10+ years building software systems with deep expertise in traditional ML, deep learning, generative AI, LLM post-training (SFT, RLHF, DPO, RL), and production ML at scale—plus a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field.

Lead a group of managers and 30+ engineers across Intuit's tax platform organization, owning the technical vision and roadmap for tax engines, runtime platforms, and Tax Prep APIs. Set technical direction, drive reliability and performance improvements, and embed AI/GenAI capabilities into the platform while maintaining compliance and correctness standards.…See more Manage, coach, and develop engineering managers; build talent systems including hiring, succession planning, and performance calibration. Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and AI leaders to shape strategy and resolve systemic friction points affecting tax prep quality.

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.

A Senior Site Reliability Engineer at SHEIN will own and operate mission-critical, large-scale distributed systems (Kubernetes, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Redis, APISIX, Nginx) running 24/7/365, participating in on-call rotations and driving fast incident response using AI-assisted log analysis and anomaly detection. The role requires strong software engineering expertise in Python or Go, deep Linux and networking knowledge, and hands-on experience with observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana) and configuration management tools.…See more Responsibilities include designing resilient monitoring and alerting infrastructure, automating operational workflows to eliminate toil, capacity planning, and collaborating with global teams to improve system reliability and performance.

The Backend Engineer will design, develop, and scale core backend services and APIs for high-throughput applications using Node.js, Python, or Go. Responsibilities include architecting relational and NoSQL databases for high availability, building data pipelines and asynchronous processing systems, and deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.…See more The role requires 3–6 years of experience building distributed systems at scale, with deep expertise in database design, caching strategies, and cloud platforms. You'll also own monitoring, performance optimization, and comprehensive testing across unit, integration, and end-to-end scenarios.

Senior Cyber Software Engineer supporting the ATLANTIS Multi-level Security C4I system at NIWC PAC in San Diego. You will design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions using C/C++, Golang, Python, and Java, architect scalable microservices-based systems, and leverage advanced Linux skills for development and system administration.…See more Responsibilities include code review and mentorship, collaboration with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting complex software issues, and maintaining technical documentation. The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA (or equivalent with advanced degree), proficiency in Linux and shell scripting, and an active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI access.

Staff Engineer role focused on integrating autonomy software across simulation (SIL), hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight environments. Responsibilities include ensuring cross-platform compatibility of the autonomy stack, diagnosing integration defects through log and telemetry analysis, optimizing CI/CD pipelines with DevOps teams, and validating system requirements and interface contracts.…See more Requires 7+ years of experience (or equivalent with advanced degree), proficiency in Python or C++, hands-on experience with autonomous systems and HIL testing, and demonstrated expertise designing integration workflows and CI/CD infrastructure.