Top Entry Level Linux Jobs in San Diego, CA

Leads engineering, process optimization, automation, continuous improvement, and capital projects at a paper mill. Oversees Controls and Process/Project Engineers while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS. Responsibilities include improving machine efficiency, throughput, reliability, cost, and product consistency; optimizing DCS and PLC systems; managing capital projects; analyzing process data; and developing technical talent.

Supports operations engineering staff by maintaining the SiteView SQL database, compiling field estimates and cost analytics, using production surveillance tools, assisting with regulatory compliance, preparing presentations, and providing administrative support. The role requires strong organization, analytical ability, communication skills, multitasking, deadline management, and flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Build and deploy full-stack, backend-heavy applications and scalable Java services on GCP. Develop AI-powered solutions using Vertex AI and agentic AI frameworks, owning development, testing, deployment, and production support. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional stakeholders in ambiguous, forward-deployed environments, rapidly prototyping solutions, troubleshooting issues, and iterating based on user feedback.

Own ambiguous customer problems end to end, from user discovery and system design through implementation, evaluation, rollout, measurement, and production support. Build full-stack, AI-native product experiences involving interfaces, APIs, data models, orchestration, permissions, integrations, and reporting. Establish evaluation criteria, instrumentation, reliability practices, and reusable product primitives while collaborating with product, design, platform, simulation, research, and customer-facing teams.

Build and maintain front-end features, back-end services, and RESTful APIs on client projects. Write clean code, automated tests, and Git-based workflows; debug defects and improve reliability and performance. Participate in planning, standups, retrospectives, and code reviews while communicating with senior engineers, internal teams, and clients. Take ownership of scoped tasks, learn new technologies quickly, and grow through mentorship and feedback.

Develop and maintain software products using Python. Responsibilities include writing scalable backend code, building responsive web applications, integrating third-party services, testing and debugging programs, improving existing systems, implementing security and data protection solutions, prioritizing features, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver technical solutions.

Own the infrastructure powering Pax Historia’s AI requests across 37+ models and multiple providers. Responsibilities include improving provider reliability, structured outputs, caching, routing, monitoring, cost efficiency, latency, and scalability for billions of monthly tokens. This founding engineer role requires strong fundamentals, attention to detail, data-driven decision-making, and rapid learning. The position is fully in-person in San Francisco and does not involve model training or self-hosted inference.

The Process Engineer will support manufacturing by developing improved methods, managing project plans, coordinating maintenance, and providing technical support for new products and processes.

Steven Douglas Corp (SDC) designs and builds custom automated machines and is accepting general applications for multiple roles. Candidates may apply for engineering, controls, manufacturing, electrical, machining, welding, inspection, purchasing, and support roles. Resumes are kept for one year. SDC offers competitive pay, comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, 401(k) match, parental leave, and hybrid work opportunities.

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, schematic and PS&E design, prepare reports, construction cost estimates, specifications, and coordinate with clients and team members on transportation, drainage, flood control, and water quality projects.