Top Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Design, implement, test, and deploy interactive UX and data-visualization front-end applications for defense programs. Build high-performance components, optimize responsiveness across devices and browsers, integrate geolocation/mapping, containerize deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), collaborate with stakeholders, and produce software documentation and user training materials.

Lead and manage software engineering teams: run agile processes, design and ship secure scalable APIs and services, guide architecture, manage technical debt, recruit and mentor engineers, and align work with company objectives.

As a backend engineer, you will enhance data collection systems to ensure reliability and scalability, working closely with engineering and mission teams.

Lead and grow a Targeted Collection Engineering team to design, build, and operate scalable data collection and warehousing systems. Own a managed attribution browser, set technical strategy, partner with product and cross-functional teams, and ensure data reliability, security, and scale for national security customers.

Deploy and integrate Shield AIs Hivemind autonomy software with customers worldwide. Provide on-site technical support, training, debugging, and documentation. Collaborate with sales and product engineering to support pre- and post-sales activities and improve autonomy products.

Lead design and implementation of modernized insurance underwriting and policy administration solutions. Drive cloud transformation, data-driven and secure architectures, improve risk selection and claims resolution, enhance customer experience through automation, mentor technical teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project lifecycle, budgets, and delivery quality.

Provides technical leadership for complex software engineering programs supporting electronic warfare, secure communications, radar warning, and electronic attack systems. Responsibilities include C++ software development in Linux, design analysis, code modification, testing and validation, technical presentations, process improvement, mentoring, and collaboration with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams. The role is fully onsite and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

Forward Deployed Software Engineers create solutions to customer challenges by leveraging Palantir technology and open-source tools. They handle project design and implementation while iterating based on user feedback.

The Director of Engineering - CAD will lead the development of SoC design methodologies, focusing on power delivery and implementation strategies across advanced technology nodes. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to optimize designs and drive innovations in automation for complex systems.

Lead ServiceNow technical architecture and delivery: define solutions, guide developers, manage sprints and demos, ensure quality, mentor team, and liaise with clients and engagement managers.

Design, optimize, and maintain language execution engines and runtime systems (JIT/AOT, memory management) for scalable applications. Own full development lifecycle, implement high-quality reusable code, profile and optimize performance, integrate AI into workflows, collaborate with product owners, and mentor engineers on low-level systems and optimization techniques.