machine-learning jobs in San Diego

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on AI Tools, you will reauthor and optimize generative AI models (LLMs like Llama, Phi, Qwen, and multimodal models) for efficient execution on Qualcomm's on-device hardware. You'll translate hardware constraints into model-level transformations that preserve accuracy while enabling edge deployment, integrate inference acceleration techniques, and collaborate with compiler and quantization teams to move research prototypes into production.…See more The role requires deep implementation-level knowledge of generative AI architectures, strong Python proficiency in large typed codebases, and hands-on experience optimizing inference for resource-constrained environments.

Build production AI features and services using foundation model APIs, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and agentic workflows. You will implement scalable microservices in Python or Java, develop evaluation and quality frameworks for AI systems, and collaborate across teams to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise workflows.…See more The role requires hands-on applied AI experience, strong backend or platform engineering skills, and familiarity with vector databases, LLM orchestration tools, and cloud infrastructure.

Design, implement, integrate, and commercialize video software modules on Qualcomm SoCs, including user and kernel mode drivers for playback, streaming, camcorder, and DRM use cases. Develop and optimize video compression, streaming protocols, and Agentic AI frameworks on Linux platforms while meeting performance, latency, power, and stability requirements.…See more Work with hardware and systems engineers to integrate cutting-edge video technology on Snapdragon processors for mobile and AI inferencing platforms. Requires expertise in Linux kernel development (V4L2, device drivers), video compression standards (H.264/H.265/AV1), streaming protocols (HLS/HTTP/RTSP/DASH), and embedded systems debugging.

Lead research projects in AI/ML across areas including decision-focused AI, probabilistic modeling, causal inference, agentic systems, neuro-symbolic AI, and LLM-based reasoning. Define technical direction, mentor junior researchers, and translate research innovations into Intuit's products.…See more Requires a PhD, 8+ years of post-PhD research experience with top-tier publications, and deep expertise in one or more focus areas. Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, or TensorFlow, and strong fundamentals in deep learning, optimization, and statistical machine learning are essential.

Staff Data Engineer role at Credit Karma building petabyte-scale data infrastructure and streaming platforms on GCP. You will design and operate Kafka-based streaming infrastructure, build cloud-native data pipelines using Dataflow/Beam, Flink, and Spark, and create persistence frameworks across Spanner, MySQL, and BigQuery.…See more The role requires 7+ years backend/data systems experience in JVM languages (Scala/Java), expertise with high-throughput distributed systems, and deep knowledge of streaming platforms, Apache Beam, CDC patterns, encryption, and data governance frameworks. You'll also integrate AI/ML and generative AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, semantic search, and knowledge graphs into the data platform.

The System Administrator Expeditionary Systems (OpAI) will maintain and integrate AI capabilities into Naval expeditionary systems, including sensor kits, unmanned systems, C2 platforms, and TAK. Daily responsibilities span hands-on troubleshooting of network connectivity and Linux systems, updating edge servers, testing machine learning capabilities, and ensuring high-quality data flow between tactical systems.…See more The role requires 3+ years of experience in system administration, data engineering, or related fields, with intermediate Linux proficiency, familiarity with edge servers and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and experience with tactical data pipelines. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, ML specialists, and data teams to integrate cutting-edge AI solutions while supporting operational forces.

This Staff Engineer role owns and executes BD's product security lifecycle for FDA-regulated medical device dispensing systems and their cloud platforms. Key responsibilities include defining end-to-end security architecture, conducting threat modeling and risk assessments, implementing secure SDLC practices aligned to NIST/OWASP/BSIMM, managing SBOMs and vulnerability remediation, and ensuring regulatory compliance (IEC 62304, ISO 14971, FDA cybersecurity guidance).…See more The role requires 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with FDA Class I/II devices, hands-on expertise in embedded/cloud/application security, and the ability to balance security controls with usability while supporting FDA submissions.

Principal Engineer leading the technical direction for ServiceNow's Conversational Analytics platform, which enables customers to query data in natural language using AI. The role combines hands-on architecture and prototyping with mentorship of engineering teams, requiring deep expertise in AI/ML systems, vector retrieval, agentic architectures, and knowledge graphs.…See more You'll collaborate with product and leadership to design cloud-based solutions integrating LLMs and AI into enterprise workflows, with accountability for customer success metrics and evaluation frameworks.

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.

com, Asana, HubSpot, Slack, Looker Studio) to eliminate manual work and keep data in sync. The role includes identifying and building production AI workflows using LLMs (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) for tasks like client feedback categorization and document parsing.…See more ork and keep data in sync. The role includes identifying and building production AI workflows using LLMs (Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT) for tasks like client feedback categorization and document parsing. You'll design end-to-end automated processes for client onboarding, reporting, and HR workflows while driving adoption through documentation, SOPs, and end-user support. This requires 5+ years of business process improvement or systems integration experience, strong Google Apps Script (JavaScript) proficiency, hands-on knowledge of REST APIs and webhooks, and ability to translate business problems into scoped solutions without over-engineering.

Senior Software Engineer working on AI-integrated expeditionary systems for the Navy, designing and deploying tactical data pipelines that connect sensors, unmanned systems, and command-and-control platforms. Requires 10+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or related roles, with expert Python skills, containerization experience (Docker/Kubernetes), and hands-on expertise in tactical data formats, event streaming platforms, and system integration.…See more Will collaborate with ML engineers, data engineers, and systems engineers to normalize tactical data, integrate machine learning models, and ensure robust data flow in field-tested operational environments.

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.

Design, implement, and optimize real-time embedded modem firmware across protocol layers and drivers while meeting strict latency, memory, and power constraints. Pioneer AI-native development practices by integrating AI coding agents, LLM-based code review, and automated test synthesis into daily workflows to accelerate delivery and debugging.…See more Own end-to-end feature delivery from requirements through on-target bring-up, and debug complex multi-layer hardware issues using AI-assisted analysis. Requires deep expertise in modern C/C++, embedded systems (DSP/Arm architectures), RTOS internals, data structures, and hands-on target hardware debugging, combined with practical experience using AI coding assistants and agentic tools.

The System Administrator Expeditionary Systems (OpAI) will maintain and troubleshoot tactical systems integrating AI capabilities into Naval expeditionary platforms, including sensors, unmanned systems, and command-and-control infrastructure. Daily responsibilities span hands-on system administration (Linux, edge servers, software updates), testing machine learning capabilities in field environments, and collaborating with engineers to deploy and monitor data pipelines connecting tactical systems.…See more The role requires 3+ years in system administration, data engineering, or related technical fields, with intermediate Linux command-line proficiency, familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), edge computing platforms (Jetson Nano, DGX), and troubleshooting of tactical data architectures. The candidate will work closely with machine learning engineers, data engineers, and software engineers to ensure performant, reliable data flow across integrated systems.

Lead the design and implementation of computer vision features and on-device prototyping using Snapdragon Vision API. Support engineering teams in building, integrating, and deploying CV APIs for commercial products across mobile, autonomous vehicles, IoT, and AR/VR platforms.…See more Develop technical documentation and sample materials showcasing CV capabilities to end-application developers. Requires 3–5 years of hands-on CV application development, strong understanding of CV algorithms and deep-learning pipelines, and proficiency in C/C++ and Python for rapid on-device prototyping.

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.

Lead the design and development of embedded NPU software frameworks, runtime libraries, and system drivers for AI acceleration across Snapdragon SoCs. Architect optimizations for high-performance, low-power multimedia and machine learning workloads spanning mobile, automotive, compute, and XR platforms.…See more Work across the full software stack—from low-level drivers to high-level frameworks—collaborating with hardware and systems teams. Mentor engineers, drive technical decisions, and own system-level integration across CPU/DSP/NPU subsystems.

Senior Sensors Software Engineer at Qualcomm designing and developing low-power embedded software for mobile sensors, IoT, wearables, and AR/VR applications. Responsibilities include architecting scalable real-time embedded systems, performing design and coding for large features, debugging, integration, and technical documentation.…See more Requires 2+ years of software engineering experience with proficiency in C/C++, embedded RTOS, and Linux/Android/Windows; familiarity with sensors technology, digital signal processing, machine learning, and AI is preferred.

Design and build production AI solutions including copilots, agents, RAG applications, and workflow automations on Azure OpenAI, Claude, and Microsoft platforms. Write custom code in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C# and leverage low-code platforms like Power Automate and Logic Apps where appropriate, following solid engineering practices (version control, testing, CI/CD, AI output evaluation).…See more Integrate solutions with enterprise systems and APIs with security-first design, own projects end-to-end from deployment through adoption and improvement, and work with security, architecture, governance, and compliance teams to ensure production readiness. Communicate clearly to both technical and business audiences, document designs, and coach teammates on AI capabilities, limits, and risks.

Staff Software Engineer responsible for driving significant technology initiatives end-to-end across multiple architecture layers, designing and developing scalable, secure applications that solve critical customer problems. The role requires architecting microservices-based systems, integrating AI technologies (LLMs, AutoML) into production applications, and mentoring junior engineers on software best practices.…See more Candidates must have 9+ years of enterprise application development experience with proficiency in JavaScript, Java, Kubernetes, SQL/NoSQL databases, CI/CD pipelines, and practical AI integration skills including LLM prompting and production performance monitoring.

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer responsible for building and deploying GenAI/LLM-powered solutions on AWS, working directly with enterprise clients to translate business needs into production AI systems. The role requires 5+ years of software/data engineering experience, 1+ years hands-on with AWS AI&Data services (Bedrock, Neptune, OpenSearch), and the ability to lead technical workstreams while mentoring team members.…See more You will prototype solutions, develop scalable AI patterns with human-in-the-loop controls, write production-quality code with strong testing and CI/CD practices, and create reusable assets including code libraries and reference implementations. 50% travel required.

Forward Deployed Engineer who partners with enterprise clients to identify business needs and prototype production-grade GenAI/LLM solutions on AWS. Designs and builds AI-enabled agentic platforms, workflows, and scalable engineering patterns using AWS AI&Data services (Bedrock, Neptune, OpenSearch).…See more Delivers production-quality code with strong testing, CI/CD, logging, and documentation practices while mentoring team members and translating complex business problems into technical AI solutions.

Leidos seeks a Sensing Algorithm Engineer to research, develop, and implement novel algorithms for remote sensing applications. The role involves prototyping algorithms in Matlab or Python, implementing efficient C software, conducting performance testing and analysis, and documenting results for customers.…See more The ideal candidate has a BS/MS/PhD in physics, engineering, or mathematics with 4–8 years of experience, fluency in high-level languages, strong signal processing knowledge, and understanding of probability, statistics, linear algebra, and physics. The position requires an active Top Secret security clearance and full-time on-site work in San Diego, CA.

Zensar is seeking an experienced AI Architect to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-scale AI and Generative AI solutions. The role requires deep expertise in Large Language Models (Claude, Gemini, OpenAI), multi-cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and enterprise architecture, with 10+ years in software/cloud architecture and 5+ years designing AI/ML solutions.…See more Responsibilities include defining AI strategy and architecture standards, designing end-to-end GenAI systems (RAG, agentic AI, multi-agent systems), architecting secure infrastructure across Azure and AWS, establishing governance and responsible AI frameworks, and leading adoption programs. The ideal candidate will mentor teams, evaluate emerging technologies, and translate business requirements into scalable, production-grade AI systems.