Top Senior Linux Jobs in San Diego, CA

Lead design, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of high-volume automotive manufacturing processes. Drive automation and robotics integration, support new product launches, manage cross-functional teams, ensure compliance (IATF 16949/VDA 6.3), and optimize process KPIs through data analysis and DOE.

Designs and optimizes active and passive silicon photonic components, especially Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers, through simulation, layout, tapeout, fabrication, and characterization. Performs electromagnetic, thermal, and multiphysics modeling; analyzes wafer-level data; develops robust III-V/Si integrated designs; and collaborates with system designers, layout engineers, and foundry partners to improve manufacturability and performance.

Build and evolve ngrok’s AI Gateway, including real-time AI traffic handling, policy enforcement, rate limits, usage caps, access rules, token tracking, observability, and explainability. Design customer-focused gateway abstractions and collaborate with Gateway, Customer Data, Platform, product, and design teams to align enforcement, usage, and billing signals. The role involves full-stack development using primarily Go and TypeScript in a production AWS, Kubernetes, and distributed-systems environment.

Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of secure, scalable multi-cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure. Own infrastructure as code, CI/CD, containerization, observability, automation, reliability, incident response, and security practices. Partner with engineering leadership to shape architecture, operational standards, and technical strategy while improving developer workflows and system resilience.

Develop and improve manufacturing processes for advanced optical and electronic products. Responsibilities include manufacturability reviews, routing and procedure development, tooling and fixture design, troubleshooting, testing and assembly process creation, ECO coordination, workflow and equipment layout optimization, production test equipment recommendations, continuous improvement, and capital equipment projects.

Develop and maintain C++ swarm software for ground stations and autonomous drones, build Python web services, create swarming algorithms, extend communication protocols, and improve software architecture and development processes. The role involves real-world, safety-critical autonomy systems, independent work, field testing, and operational responsibility across commercial and defense applications.

Supervises IT infrastructure staff and operations, including servers, networks, cloud, SaaS, telecommunications, backups, security, and support systems. Develops infrastructure strategies, standards, policies, and capacity plans; manages vendors, projects, assets, and change processes; monitors system performance; provides advanced technical support; and ensures reliable service delivery. The role also supports procurement, staff development, executive communications, and IT management coverage.

Leads a 21-person mechanical engineering team responsible for custom machinery and automation design. Provides technical and people leadership, champions design for manufacturing, strengthens engineering analysis, manages resources and schedules, mitigates technical risks, and ensures projects meet quality, budget, and timeline goals. Partners with operations, manufacturing, sales, and project management while developing engineering standards, talent, and financial accountability.

Design and optimize compressor and turbine aerodynamics, collaborate with engineering teams, resolve technical challenges, and drive continuous improvement in turbomachinery design.

Designs, builds, operates, and optimizes distributed backend infrastructure for a large-scale online multiplayer game. Owns the full service lifecycle, integrates cloud and platform services, troubleshoots production issues, supports live operations, improves security and costs, establishes engineering practices, collaborates with stakeholders, and mentors junior engineers.