Top Senior Linux Jobs in San Diego, CA

Owns EDEN’s technical architecture across platform, science, and applications teams. Designs shared data contracts, procedural graph runtimes, optimization and AI-agent control loops, scalable simulation infrastructure, data platforms, APIs, and validation systems. Transforms research prototypes into reliable, reproducible products using Python, GPU workloads, parallel orchestration, cloud infrastructure, caching, sandboxing, and production engineering practices.

Leads the conceptual design, development, integration, and validation of precision optical systems and components. Responsibilities include lens design, optical modeling, Monte Carlo and tolerance analysis, design reviews, technical documentation, test-method development, and performance validation. The role uses Zemax, supports aerospace, defense, scientific, and commercial applications, and provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Own complex network, security, identity, endpoint, SaaS, and infrastructure escalations. Design and troubleshoot enterprise networks, lead security and major incident response, review technical changes, support deployments, improve monitoring and documentation, create standards and playbooks, mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 engineers, and provide technical leadership to clients and internal stakeholders. The role includes on-call participation, client-site support, and approximately 10–20% travel.

Lead the architecture, development, security, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of backend services supporting consumer and store associate mobile applications. Collaborate with clients, vendors, product managers, and engineers; oversee coding standards, CI/CD, documentation, incident support, and data deletion workflows. Mentor backend developers, resolve complex technical issues, and ensure scalable, secure, high-quality delivery across mobile backend systems.

Design and own a system to scale balloon manufacturing by 100x. Collaborate with the CTO and R&D engineers to improve balloon performance and manufacturability, identify and resolve manufacturing issues, and train technicians on new procedures and tools. The role requires expertise in web handling and film converting machinery, mechanical CAD, physics, supplier collaboration, and industrial-scale thin-film processing.

Provides Level 2 technical support, network and systems implementation, troubleshooting, client escalation management, documentation, and project engineering for small and midsize business clients. Configures and supports Apple, Windows, cloud, networking, security, backup, and remote-management technologies. Maintains tickets, reports, technical documentation, certifications, service-level performance, and customer satisfaction while participating in on-call and onsite support as needed.

Build and deliver scalable software across presentation, business logic, and data layers. Lead technical implementation for Agile projects from discovery through deployment, develop UI and REST integrations, consume third-party APIs, write automated tests, and ensure quality, security, and compliance. Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers, collaborate with stakeholders, mitigate risks, and support distributed applications using cloud, database, messaging, and CI/CD technologies.

Leads distributed engineering teams developing and operating the Sensei Cloud SaaS platform. Responsibilities include people management, hiring, delivery predictability, platform quality and reliability, automated testing, incident response, technical design reviews, AI-assisted engineering adoption, security guardrails, and collaboration with Product, architects, executives, and partner teams across multiple regions.

Leads the design, documentation, integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting of mechanical, robotic, and automated manufacturing systems. Creates SOLIDWORKS prototypes and engineering documentation, selects controls and safety components, programs PLCs, performs FMEA, and ensures regulatory compliance. The role supports energetic materials processing, collaborates across engineering and customer teams, mentors junior staff, and contributes to project deliverables, testing, and commissioning at multiple sites.

Lead and grow engineering teams to design next-generation coils and air handlers. Drive product innovation, manage resources and budgets, ensure manufacturability and compliance, mentor staff, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and align engineering work with business strategy and continuous-improvement practices.