Top Entry Level Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Develop and test software controlling complex hardware and automated test equipment for defense and intelligence systems. Responsibilities include coding, debugging, software and hardware integration, regression and requirements testing, and working with AI/ML services. The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, possible business travel for demonstrations and installations, and participation in a structured first-year engineering development program.

Develop and integrate software for complex defense and intelligence systems in a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include coding, debugging, AI/ML service integration, software and hardware integration, regression testing, requirements testing, product demonstrations, installations, and system testing. The role supports C4ISR, geospatial intelligence, mission management, and other defense applications, with participation in BAE Systems’ Year One development program.

Tests and validates geospatial software through automated and manual testing, test-plan development, defect troubleshooting, and acceptance-criteria verification. Maintains Esri Enterprise environments and PostgreSQL databases, tests SOCET GXP features, supports development environments, and ensures compliance with government specifications and GIS standards. Collaborates with developers throughout the software lifecycle and develops automation scripts across coordinate systems and projections.

Forward Deployed Software Engineers create solutions to customer challenges by leveraging Palantir technology and open-source tools. They handle project design and implementation while iterating based on user feedback.

Develop distributed computing algorithms, performance metrics, and analysis tools for Zoox’s Collision Avoidance System. Analyze petabytes of urban driving data, evaluate system performance, and collaborate with CAS Perception, Planning, Systems Design, Mission Assurance, and QA engineers to define autonomous-driving validation metrics and plans.

Develops software solutions using React and TypeScript, writes clean reusable code, contributes to major React projects, and uses Git for version control. The role supports a Navy customer in a digital transformation environment and may involve front-end and back-end technologies, Scrum practices, databases, and agile delivery. A US Secret security clearance must be obtainable.

Lead embedded software engineer developing and maintaining firmware for high-bandwidth Ethernet network switches. Responsibilities involve embedded Linux, Layers 2–4 networking protocols, precision timing synchronization with PTP, SNMP MIBs, DHCP port reservations, in-band port management, and diagnostic, system-monitoring, and built-in test utilities.