Top Senior Python Jobs in San Diego, CA

Drive SoC and server platform performance by characterizing real-world AI/HPC workloads on production silicon, designing microbenchmarks, diagnosing bottlenecks, and translating findings into architectural and system-level optimizations while collaborating with hardware and software teams.

Design, architect, develop, integrate, test, and administer embedded real-time software for flight and mission-critical systems. Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborate with multidisciplinary Agile teams, resolve system and programming issues, and deliver software products across multiple baselines. The role requires C, C++, Python, RTOS, multithreaded development, software integration and testing, and an active U.S. Secret clearance.

Architects and implements secure, scalable Palantir Foundry data solutions for Navy mission stakeholders. Designs ontologies, pipelines, workflows, applications, and dashboards; integrates disparate data sources; ensures data quality, lineage, interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, and accreditation. Translates operational needs into technical solutions, guides development teams, documents architectures and estimates, contributes to RFPs, collaborates with vendors, supports AI/ML integration, and mentors junior staff.

Develops and tests guidance, navigation, and flight-control algorithms for manned and unmanned aircraft. Responsibilities include designing control laws, modeling aircraft dynamics, integrating software with simulation environments, conducting performance and flying-qualities analyses, supporting hardware-in-the-loop and flight testing, analyzing flight-test data, and preparing technical analyses for design reviews.

Own system-level inventory features from definition through customer release. Analyze RFID data with Python, SQL, and BigQuery; write system requirements and acceptance criteria; coordinate validation across hardware, firmware, software, sensors, mobile applications, and cloud analytics; lead triage and debugging; assess subsystem performance; align cross-functional teams; and make release go/no-go decisions.

Lead design and implementation of real-time perception algorithms (detection, tracking, sensor fusion) for embedded maritime vehicles. Integrate ML and classical methods, optimize for embedded/GPU hardware, build tests and simulations, select and evaluate sensors, mentor engineers, and field-test algorithms on USVs.

Develop and deliver scalable, distributed SaaS features for a clinical-trial software platform. Responsibilities include architecture and hands-on development, engineering best practices, technology innovation, cross-service and AI-powered feature integration, real-time systems, customer-focused product delivery, and mentoring software engineers. The role collaborates closely with a fast-moving team and contributes to the product roadmap.

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL) for mission-critical Navy LVC environments. Optimize performance, manage backup/recovery, replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions. Implement RMF/STIG-compliant security controls, support ATO/accreditation activities, capacity planning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Ensure compliance with DoD/Navy cybersecurity policies and support system documentation and remediation.

The Manager of Application Support leads a team of software developers, manages solution architecture, and ensures project alignment with business goals, utilizing Agile methodologies.

The Flight Guidance Engineer will design, implement, and test guidance systems for uncrewed aircraft, integrating them into national airspace systems.

As a Senior Flight Navigation Engineer, you will define navigation system requirements, analyze sensor solutions, develop sensor models, implement algorithms, and evaluate system performance to integrate uncrewed aircraft into airspace.

Lead a 10-20 person software team through full SDLC in an Agile environment. Coordinate with systems, test, DevSecOps, and program leads to deliver real-time/mission-critical embedded software, manage performance metrics, and ensure program and functional objectives are met.

As a Senior Electronics Engineer, you'll design and develop reliable hardware systems for autonomous vehicles, balancing speed, reliability, and manufacturability. Responsibilities include electrical design, PCB layout, debugging, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers and analyzing field data for continuous improvement.

Design and architect digital subsystems for low-power IoT SoCs, implement RTL (SystemVerilog/Verilog), create testbenches and stimulus, manage multi-clock/power domains and timing closure, integrate security features (TrustZone, Secure Boot, PSA L2), and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver silicon to high-volume production.

The role involves designing and simulating RF power amplifiers, with a focus on innovation in CMOS SOI technology for Wi-Fi 7 systems.

Build and productionize data and AI solutions for federal customers using Databricks. Own architecture, design decisions, data pipelines, ML/AI integrations, and user-facing applications. Lead technical delivery, advise customers, integrate client systems, provide training, and collaborate with engineering, product, support, and project teams. Contribute reusable frameworks and best practices while managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering secure, scalable production systems.

Lead integration of avionics/payload subsystems, resolving integration issues with IPTs and suppliers. Validate sensor performance, use RF test equipment, and support system-level testing. Work full-time on-site, collaborate with lab teams, and comply with required Top Secret/SCI/SAP clearances; travel up to 25% may be required.

Lead build and release engineering: design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automate reproducible builds and artifact management, integrate security/quality gates, optimize build performance, manage container images and registries, provision build environments with IaC, and produce audit/compliance evidence and runbooks.

The Advisor Lab Automation Software Engineer will design and implement software integrations for lab automation, focusing on AI-driven processes, while providing technical leadership and mentoring.

Lead survivability engineering activities including signature modeling/analysis (EM, IR, VIS, acoustic), RCS/RF test design and execution, materials/process development, mission systems integration, supplier coordination, and delivering test analysis and design recommendations to reduce system detectability.

Design, model, test, and analyze component- and system-level survivability across RF, IR, VIS, and acoustic spectrums. Plan and execute RCS/RF tests, develop materials/processes, integrate mission systems, coordinate with designers and suppliers, and deliver test analyses and recommendations to reduce system detectability.

Engineer tactical communications standards and architectures, analyze system-of-systems interoperability, support SDRs and waveforms, modernize interface specifications, apply MBSE, scripting, AI/ML and automation, and support integration guidance and stakeholder collaboration for DoD customers.

Design, build, and operationalize secure data pipelines and analytics for Naval and DoD missions. Develop event-streaming and distributed systems, normalize multi-format data, deploy cloud-native and containerized solutions, work with GIS and operational environments, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while meeting shipboard and Navy safety requirements.

Develop and maintain software across embedded, systems, and application layers for autonomous maritime platforms. Interface with sensors, actuators, networking, and onboard compute. Design distributed services, improve performance, reliability, and observability, and support lab and field testing alongside cross-functional teams.

Lead the Full Stack Software discipline by defining technical vision, governing tools/processes/training, building a community of practice, enabling sector-wide engineering toolchains, resolving technical shortfalls, embedding lessons learned, and improving software engineering KPIs and interoperability across multiple Aeronautics sites. This is a strategic leadership role focused on governance and enablement rather than day-to-day coding.