technical-leadership jobs in San Diego

Lead system-level validation strategy, planning, and execution for next-generation premium mobile and AI accelerator SoCs at Qualcomm. Own end-to-end validation content across pre-silicon (emulation, FPGA) and post-silicon (silicon) phases, partnering with architecture, design, DV, firmware, and software teams to ensure comprehensive coverage.…See more Direct geographically distributed engineering teams, drive content quality and scalability, debug complex silicon and firmware issues, and champion AI/GenAI-driven validation methodologies. Requires 8+ years of SoC validation experience, deep knowledge of modern SoC architectures (ARM CPUs, DDR/HBM, NoC, power management, security), and proven technical leadership.

Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing and communicating architectural decisions across technical and non-technical teams at a healthcare technology company. Will reduce technical debt, improve developer experience, provide code and design reviews, and mentor engineers in AI-enabled development practices.…See more Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with strong fundamentals in production systems, APIs, distributed systems, cloud-native applications, CI/CD, and observability. Should demonstrate leadership in technical initiatives, influence without formal authority, and hands-on proficiency with AI-assisted development tools while maintaining code quality accountability.

Sr. Director of Engineering role at Qualcomm requiring 10+ years of semiconductor product development experience and 5+ years in technical leadership.…See more The position involves defining system-level architecture and strategy for complex hardware/software integration, particularly around AI workloads, multimedia processing, and power efficiency. Responsibilities include presenting technical trade-offs to executive leadership, solving ambiguous OEM requirements from first principles, identifying cross-boundary innovations, and contributing to the patent portfolio.

The Sr. Beacon Application Analyst designs, builds, tests, and implements Epic's Beacon oncology/infusion module and related clinical systems at UC San Diego Health.…See more The role requires expert knowledge of Epic Beacon and infusion workflows, with responsibility for adapting software to meet clinical needs, creating protocols, writing detailed specifications, and providing technical leadership on medium-to-large projects. This is a hybrid position requiring 9 years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of experience, with advanced skills in problem-solving, clinical process knowledge, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Principal Engineering role leading automotive platform software initiatives at Qualcomm, serving as the chief technical counterpart to OEM engineering leadership. Responsibilities include developing deep understanding of OEM roadmaps and architectures, leading all technical aspects of business acquisition and delivery execution, coordinating cross-functional Qualcomm engineering teams (HW, SW, systems, safety, security), and representing customer needs in internal forums.…See more Requires 6–8+ years of software engineering experience (depending on degree level), with 4+ years in C, C++, Java, or Python, and preferred expertise in automotive systems, compute platform architecture, and embedded software stacks (QNX, Linux, Android).

Staff Software Engineer role on Google's Pixel GPU driver team, requiring 8+ years of low-level systems programming in C++/C, 5+ years developing device drivers interfacing software with hardware, and 3+ years in software design, architecture, and technical leadership. The role involves developing kernel and user-space GPU driver stacks, optimizing GPU-accelerated applications, and leading a distributed team while advising on graphics hardware and software opportunities for Android and Pixel products.See more

Senior Systems Engineer responsible for leading complex space-based systems and payload development, including formal verification and validation activities. The role requires designing, integrating, and testing defense systems while collaborating across engineering disciplines and customer interfaces.…See more You will apply systems engineering principles (V-model, MBSE), develop AI&T plans, manage configuration and change control, and generate technical documentation using digital engineering tools. The position requires 12+ years of engineering experience (or equivalent with advanced degrees), an active Top Secret/SCI clearance, and proven ability to lead integrated product teams on space-qualified hardware programs.

Head of Silicon Systems and Architecture role leading Google's XR silicon strategy and roadmap. Responsibilities include defining multi-year silicon architecture across main processors, co-processors, and connectivity; architecting split-compute topologies for low-latency offloading; optimizing perception and GenAI workloads for edge computing; and bridging technical alignment between Core Tech, Platform SW, Hardware, and external chipset vendors.…See more Requires 8+ years in silicon engineering, system integration, and hardware design; 5+ years in technical leadership with direct reports; and proven success shipping consumer electronics to mass production.

Senior Staff Software Engineer leading teams to improve engineering efficiency and product quality in software development for 5G and RAN optimization. Designs and implements scalable software solutions, manages software architecture to meet performance and scalability demands of cellular networks, and serves as a tech lead owning project outcomes.…See more Works with site reliability engineers to translate telecom requirements into robust code, applies distributed systems and AI knowledge, and mentors development teams through deep technical expertise. Requires 6+ years of experience with a Master's degree or 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Lead Software Engineer managing a team of cloud engineers with technical mentorship, career guidance, and performance management responsibilities. The role involves defining and executing a cloud technical roadmap aligned with business goals, architecting high-availability and scalable systems on Google Cloud Platform, and supporting machine learning workloads and data ingestion at scale.…See more Requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, 3+ years in cloud architecture or distributed systems, and 3+ years of technical leadership.

Lead technical architecture and integration design decisions on Guidewire ClaimCenter implementations. Mentor development teams through complex projects, own architectural recommendations, and drive best practices in claims management system deployments.See more