Top Python Jobs in San Diego, CA

Build and maintain full-stack features across a Django back end and React front end. Develop RESTful APIs, design database schemas (PostgreSQL/MySQL), ensure performance and reliability, work with OCI container tooling in Linux, write tests and documentation, and participate in code reviews through the full product lifecycle.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for mission/flight-critical systems. Work on architecture, implementation, and SW lifecycle in Agile teams, collaborating with systems, DevSecOps, test, and cloud groups. Support integration, qualification, and delivery; maintain security clearances and obtain SAP access.

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.

Design, architect, develop, deploy, and operate a DevSecOps software factory for aerospace programs. Stand up large-scale software factory and implement CI/CD, continuous test, continuous cyber, and continuous deployment pipelines. Collaborate with systems, embedded software, test automation, and DevSecOps teams in an Agile environment.

Develop, integrate, test and maintain desktop/web applications and Java microservices; build and maintain CI/CD pipelines; collaborate with SW, HW and test teams; identify technical risks and report to leadership; work in an Agile, process-oriented environment. On-site in San Diego, requires Top Secret clearance and up to 25% travel.

Individual contributor systems engineer working on aerospace programs: develop and manage requirements, define interfaces, perform analysis, support integration/testing, maintain systems engineering artifacts, coordinate IPTs, use tools like JIRA and DOORS, and support verification/validation and MBSE efforts.

Develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for flight/mission-critical systems. Participate in full software lifecycle in Agile teams, debug performance/timing issues, work with RTOS and avionics interfaces, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain required security clearances. On-site role requiring U.S. citizenship and Top Secret clearance; travel up to 25%.

Develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software for flight/mission-critical systems. Participate in full software lifecycle within Agile teams, work with RTOS and avionics interfaces, collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, and maintain required DoD Top Secret clearance and SAP access while working on-site in San Diego.

Lead DevOps strategy and execution for mission engineering software: own CI/CD pipelines, automation, build/deploy tooling, collaborate with cybersecurity and development teams, apply security/compliance practices, troubleshoot build/deploy issues, and document runbooks. On-site role with travel and SAP clearance requirements.

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level toolsets to exploit large operational data sets. Build CI/CD pipelines, collaborate across engineering disciplines (Cloud, Networking, DevSecOps, Test), perform data analysis/predictive trending (including AI/ML), manage databases and containers, interpret ICDs, and support mission-critical, on-site defense systems requiring high security clearance.

Design, implement, and deliver user-facing enterprise software and GUI applications in an Agile environment. Develop Java/JEE microservices, integrate web services/JMS/XML, collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow SDLC, and support testing, DevSecOps and deployment. On-site role with occasional travel and strict security clearance requirements.

Design, model, and integrate optical components and lenses for survivability systems. Perform raytrace-based optical design, simulate infrared/visual signatures, build and test hardware in lab and flight, collaborate in IPTs, support requirements, and meet customer goals while maintaining required security clearances.

Lead systems engineering activities for modernization and sustainment programs: develop and verify requirements, manage interfaces, maintain SE artifacts, lead cross-functional teams, manage control accounts and EVMS, oversee HW/SW integration and Agile execution, coordinate stakeholders, perform risk and change management, and ensure technical quality, cost, and schedule adherence.

The Associate AWS Developer will implement features in full-stack applications, collaborate with teams, write clean code, and learn cloud development.

The Sr. Database Administrator will manage SQL Server databases, perform optimization and troubleshooting, and develop data pipelines using Databricks, focusing on enterprise data platforms.

Design, implement, and maintain automated test infrastructure and scripts for radio products. Develop APIs, user interfaces, data collection and analysis tools; operate RF test equipment; support hardware/software integration, verification, and test database development.

Lead development and integration of flight-critical embedded firmware for UAS avionics. Duties include low-level C/C++ development, BSP/HAL ports to new RTOS/hardware, peripheral driver creation, safety and secure-boot features, testing and MISRA compliance, cross-domain troubleshooting, and supporting field deployments and automation tooling using Python and shell scripting.

The AI Architect II leads the modernization of the company’s technology platform by establishing AI architectural standards, integrating AI services, overseeing MLOps practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to design scalable cloud architectures and AI solutions.

The role involves designing, developing, and supporting software for complex electro-mechanical systems in semiconductor manufacturing. Responsibilities include full lifecycle development, troubleshooting, and collaboration across teams.

Design and build Palantir Foundry applications and workflows for defense clients: ingest and transform data, develop ontologies, integrate analytics/ML, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement CI/CD and DevSecOps practices to deliver mission-focused solutions.

As a Software Engineer, you will build and manage data platforms, enhance developer experience, and ensure service reliability within a collaborative environment.

Lead development and implementation of automated test strategies, frameworks, and test environments for the eLxr Linux distribution. Design, integrate, and verify tests for safety-critical embedded and enterprise systems, mentor engineers, improve tooling and workflows, and collaborate with product and global engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Manage and automate enterprise Linux/Unix platforms across on-prem and hybrid VMware environments. Ensure availability, security compliance (SOX/FFIEC), perform patching, tuning, incident (P1/P2) response and RCA. Build Puppet modules for provisioning and drift remediation, script with Bash/Python, support backup/DR (Zerto), and execute changes via ServiceNow while maintaining runbooks and audit-ready documentation.

Lead design, implementation, and operation of large-scale, low-latency distributed data platforms and stream processing. Own RTAP architecture, build/optimize services (Flink, Spark, ClickHouse, Druid), integrate batch/stream lakehouse patterns, apply AI tooling to automate platform workflows, mentor engineers, and lead production incident response and reliability improvements.

Lead development, integration, and delivery of modular modeling and simulation software. Provide architecture and technical leadership, ensure verification/validation and model fidelity, optimize performance and CI/CD pipelines, integrate simulation components with system interfaces, and coordinate with systems, hardware, and test teams. On-site role requiring active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP/PAR.