systems-design jobs in San Diego

This is a hands-on Solution Architect role for an AI-enabled Managed Services team, requiring deep technical expertise in designing end-to-end application architectures spanning UI, APIs, services, data, and AI components. The role combines hands-on coding and prototyping with architecture ownership, emphasizing active participation in codebases, AI tool evaluation, and guiding engineering teams through complex technical decisions.…See more Key responsibilities include designing reference architectures for AI patterns (RAG, vector search, prompt orchestration), defining non-functional requirements (performance, reliability, security), architecting CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring production readiness. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software engineering experience, strong cloud-native and modern application architecture knowledge, practical AI feature development, and comfort working directly in code and infrastructure.

Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software applications at scale, working independently on complex sub-systems for large-scale products. Lead code reviews, regression testing, and technical documentation while collaborating across hardware, systems, and test teams.…See more Require 4+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C++, Java, or Python, plus database management, API development, and source control expertise. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while driving design and implementation decisions that directly impact program success.

The Senior Systems Engineer will design, develop, and support communications and encryption devices for DoD and Intelligence Community customers. The role requires advising on cryptographic equipment deployment, analyzing emerging threats, and providing technical expertise on encryption technologies and acquisition decisions.…See more Responsibilities include liaison with vendors, technical briefings to leadership, and systems-level analysis to support budget and fielding decisions. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–15 years in cybersecurity or systems engineering, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.

Design, develop, and test embedded firmware running on ground networks, customer terminals, and satellites for Amazon's Project Leo satellite constellation. You will work in a cross-functional team to deliver Leo-MAC firmware components and drivers in real-time embedded environments, making performance and optimization trade-offs, profiling code on RTOS/bare-metal platforms, and defining and debugging firmware-hardware interfaces.…See more Requires 3+ years of professional software development and 2+ years of systems design/architecture experience.

Lead technical architecture and design for banking and payments platforms, guiding engineering teams through standards, design reviews, and build activities to deliver secure, scalable systems. Collaborate with client and Deloitte stakeholders to align architecture decisions with program objectives.…See more Evaluate solution options, shape implementation roadmaps, and drive execution across technology transformation initiatives. Requires 6+ years in technical architecture or lead engineering, with 3+ years architecting enterprise-scale systems using microservices and event-driven architectures in production.

Prescient Edge seeks a Computer Engineer I to support a federal government client in San Diego. The role involves researching, designing, developing, and testing computer hardware and software programs, with responsibilities spanning system design, algorithm development, technical problem-solving, and software evaluation.…See more The position requires a bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration. Strong programming skills in languages like C, C++, and Java are essential, with focus on algorithm development and programming problem-solving rather than code writing alone.

Prescient Edge seeks a Computer Engineer IV with 10+ years of experience in computer design, software development, or computer networks to support a federal government client. The role involves research, design, development, and testing of computer hardware and software systems, including algorithm development, systems analysis, and technical problem-solving.…See more Requires a Master's degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with computer science concentration. Must hold or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

The Senior Systems Analyst serves as UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies' senior technical authority, applying advanced IT concepts to resolve complex challenges across the division's technology ecosystem, including its public-facing website, CRM platform (Element451), campus integrations, and custom-built applications. The role involves leading remediation of legacy applications, conducting hands-on analysis of current business processes, defining future-state solutions across critical systems and workflows, and maintaining/optimizing configurations across all vended solutions.…See more Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration, the incumbent collaborates closely with the DES IT team to support the division's $50M annual budget, 260+ staff, and 90,000+ annual enrollment transactions.

The AI Architect II is a senior technical leadership role responsible for establishing architectural standards and patterns for AI solutions, including RAG pipelines, agentic workflows, and model serving. The role involves designing scalable AWS cloud architectures, defining MLOps practices, implementing responsible AI governance, and translating business requirements into enterprise AI and cloud strategies.…See more The position requires hands-on technical expertise to evaluate and integrate AI/ML services, lead systems design across microservices and event-driven architectures, and mentor engineering teams on cloud and AI best practices. This role drives technology decisions with real business impact while modernizing the company's platform through cloud-native and AI transformation initiatives.