Top Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Design, architect, and implement full-stack web applications and RESTful APIs; define data models and manage databases; build responsive React front-ends; create documentation; provide task estimates; participate in on-call rotation and ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.

The Lead Software Engineer will design, implement, and test software for advanced data communications and networking solutions, mentor junior engineers, and lead technical discussions in a fast-paced environment.

Design and develop scalable software components, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with product teams, and integrate AI in workflows.

Design and develop scalable software components with a focus on performance. Collaborate with teams to create user experiences, integrate testing, and enhance product capabilities.

Design and develop software for automated laboratory workflows, build data pipelines, implement machine learning models, and integrate various systems to enhance biotherapeutics discovery.

Design, develop, and deliver enterprise automation and AI agent solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. Translate business requirements into scalable Power Automate and Power Apps workflows, implement exception handling, monitoring, and resiliency, and maintain production automations. Use Azure DevOps/Git for CI/CD, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive automation governance and process improvements.

The Senior Software Engineer will design and implement software solutions for advanced algorithmic applications, enhancing software architecture and collaborating with different teams and customers to meet national security needs.

The Sr. Vision Software Engineer will design, test, and integrate machine vision solutions, develop computer vision algorithms, and troubleshoot production issues while collaborating with engineering teams.

Develop and deliver Java/JEE enterprise software in a SOA environment across the full SDLC. Work with JMS, web services, XML technologies, and collaborate with systems, hardware, and integration/test engineers. On-site role requiring Top Secret clearance and up to 25% travel.

Design, build, and ship full-stack SaaS features across frontend and backend. Solve moderately complex problems, work within microservices and relational databases, participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate on cloud-deployed, production-grade services. Focus on quality, user experience, and learning new technologies; exposure to AI-powered features is a plus.

Vannevar is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the deployment of AI-enabled software products in government environments, focusing on security and compliance. Responsibilities include roadmap ownership, technical design, mentorship, and documentation.

Design, develop, and maintain C++ software and Qt-based GUIs for instrument communication and hardware interaction. Build reliable components, write Google Test unit tests, use CMake and Git, debug and optimize applications, collaborate with firmware/hardware teams, conduct code reviews, and produce clear documentation while operating in an agile startup environment.

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.

Design, develop, install, and sustain LabVIEW-based manufacturing software and tooling. Support factory metrics, execute qualification and system-level tests, analyze data, troubleshoot hardware/software, build databases and dashboards, and drive continuous improvement in cleanroom manufacturing environments.

Develop and maintain real-time sensor software solutions for autonomous vehicles, integrating AI/ML algorithms for various sensor systems across multiple domains.

The Technical Lead will build software systems for AI-native drug discovery, design data pipelines, develop APIs, and collaborate with scientists to create efficient workflows and solutions.

Design and build automated test capabilities for V-BAT: define and automate system-level test cases, implement interfaces/drivers for simulation and hardware, prototype and harden test solutions, and support release and flight test activities working with GNC and Embedded teams.

Lead design and implementation of tactical autonomy behaviors for unmanned platforms. Develop, test, and deploy multi-agent coordination, motion/behavior planning, and survivability features across vehicles while owning end-to-end system lifecycle and collaborating with integration teams and end users.

Develop, integrate, and field autonomy software for unmanned platforms; lead a small technical team through design-to-deployment; author ICDs; perform hardware/software debugging, system bring-up, simulation testing, and mission support; mentor engineers and coordinate with internal teams and external integrators. Travel ~10-20%.

Lead systems engineering for Hivemind-based autonomy products: define and manage requirements, develop system architectures and trade studies, coordinate hardware/software interfaces, support integration/verification/validation and testing, and identify and mitigate technical risks across the system lifecycle.

Design, implement, and own tactical autonomy behaviors for unmanned platforms. Develop and test multi-agent coordination, motion and behavior planning, target engagement, and survivability features. Work across the software lifecycle, integrate with sensor, estimation, communications, and control systems, contribute to shared frameworks, and support platform integration and testing (travel up to 20%).

Design and implement full‑stack, low‑latency web-based Ground Control Station and C2 systems (map-centric UIs, real-time telemetry, video streaming), lead architecture and APIs, mentor engineers, support field tests and mission deployments, and ensure interoperability with C2 standards.

Integrate and deploy autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft, prepare flight-ready systems, support on-site flight tests, debug hardware/software issues, collect and analyze flight data, collaborate across autonomy, GNC, and test teams, and support certification, compliance, and process improvements.

Develop, integrate, and field autonomy software on unmanned platforms; own end-to-end integration from simulation to live tests; debug embedded/latency-sensitive systems; support on-site flight/sea/space tests; ensure C2 interoperability and improve deployment/test tooling and processes.

Lead design, integration, and fielding of autonomy software on unmanned platforms. Develop mission behaviors, platform control, multi-agent coordination, and deployment pipelines; own validation from simulation to live tests. Drive technical strategy, cross-team architecture, standards compliance, mentor senior engineers, and support on-site test/mission operations and hardware/software debugging.