Top Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Design and implement real-time software for wireless systems, including coding, testing, and verifying system features. Collaborate in software processes and validation of wireless technology concepts.

As a Senior Software Engineer - C++ GPU Performance, you will optimize GPU algorithms, monitor performance metrics, and influence design decisions for self-driving technology.

The Senior Software Engineer will develop scalable applications, collaborating on technical designs and maintaining high standards throughout the software lifecycle.

The Software QA Engineer will validate embedded Linux software, executing tests on firmware and device drivers, and ensuring reliability through automation and exploratory testing. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams to harden system safety and provide actionable feedback prior to flight tests.

Seeking a Sr. Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer for a hybrid role, focusing on Linux system development and collaboration with client teams.

Lead a team to develop healthcare software, designing architecture, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring engineers, while ensuring a high-quality consumer product.

Design, build, and maintain scalable production applications using C#/.NET on AWS. Leverage Claude for AI-assisted coding, collaborate on system design and code reviews, improve performance and reliability, and mentor engineers while operating cloud-native services.

Design, implement, and integrate embedded Linux software (applications, servers, drivers). Configure kernels and BSPs, perform feasibility and performance analysis, troubleshoot system-level issues, lead and mentor small engineering teams, define requirements, and manage project execution while collaborating across labs and documenting design alternatives.

Lead Software & AI Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and deploying software solutions integrating AI/ML. Requires extensive experience in cloud-native development and DevSecOps.

Develop and execute module and system-level test plans for hard real-time embedded control systems. Create test cases, run lab experiments on laser electro-mechanical systems, analyze results, report defects, participate in requirements and design reviews, and collaborate with developers to drive root-cause fixes and test automation.

Design, build, and operate scalable self-service data platform capabilities for ingestion, orchestration, transformation, and delivery. Develop frontend experiences (React/TypeScript), backend services (Python), cloud-native infrastructure on AWS and Kubernetes, streaming/event pipelines (Kafka), IaC (Terraform), CI/CD, observability, and platform tooling while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers.

Lead technical execution and architecture for data-centric solutions: acquire, harmonize, store, process, analyze, and disseminate sensor/telemetry data. Serve as thread lead/Product Owner, define enterprise strategy, govern data standards, collaborate with stakeholders, and support risk mitigation and roadmap alignment. On-site role requiring active Top Secret clearance and SAP access.

Lead technical strategy and architecture for data-centric solutions across programs. Oversee data acquisition, harmonization, processing, storage, analysis, dissemination, and product lifecycle. Serve as technical lead/Product Owner, define enterprise data standards, decompose backlogs, prioritize features, advise leadership on analytics opportunities, and ensure mission-focused delivery within high-clearance environments.

Adapt mobile control station applications to a cloud environment, build Infrastructure-as-Code and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes), implement networking/security, instrumentation and integration, and support system testing in an Agile, multidisciplinary team. Work includes cloud adoption, environment prototyping, and DevOps toolchain integration.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time and cryptographic software/firmware. Architect and administer embedded systems, collaborate with systems/hardware/integration teams in Agile, debug low-level multithreaded applications, and ensure full software lifecycle from requirements through testing. Position requires DoD Secret clearance and onsite work in Rancho Carmel, San Diego.

Lead development and governance of test automation tools, processes, training, and metrics across aerospace programs. Drive Test-as-Code, shift-left testing, CI/CD automation, HITL/SIL integration, static analysis and coverage strategies, build Communities of Practice, advise on verification shortfalls, and scale sector-wide engineering tools and training.

Design, architect, develop, deploy, and operate a large-scale DevSecOps software factory for aerospace programs. Implement and run the full DevSecOps lifecycle (CI/CD, automated testing, cyber, monitoring) and work with multidisciplinary teams in an Agile environment.

Lead design and implementation of enterprise Java microservices and data-flow pipelines. Build Spring Boot backends (Java 21) with NiFi, S3 integration, MongoDB/Elasticsearch, and observability via Prometheus/Grafana. Create front-end dashboards (Angular/React/Vue) with real-time WebSocket/SSE updates, integrate messaging (JMS/ActiveMQ), and collaborate across teams while maintaining Top Secret/SCI eligibility.

Design and implement enterprise software solutions across multiple mid-to-large projects. Build Java 21+/Spring Boot microservices, NiFi data flows, observability with Prometheus/Grafana, dashboards (backend + Angular/React/Vue frontends), real-time updates via WebSockets/SSE, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve usability and integration issues.

Lead design, build, and operate a large-scale DevSecOps software factory: define and implement CI/CD/Cyber pipelines, architect deployments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support cloud, VM, and network configurations for aerospace programs.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time and cryptographic software. Architect firmware/software, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, debug low-level multi-threaded systems, and follow full software lifecycle in an Agile environment. Position requires DoD Secret clearance and onsite work.

Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded real-time software—primarily cryptographic code—for multi-threaded systems. Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams in an Agile environment; perform architecture, debugging, static analysis, and lifecycle activities. Support DoD programs requiring security clearance and on-site work in Rancho Carmel, CA.

Build and maintain full-stack features across a Django back-end and React front-end. Design RESTful APIs, database schemas, and reusable components; ensure performance and reliability; use container-based workflows; write tests and participate in code reviews throughout the product lifecycle.

Design, develop, and integrate embedded Linux software for next-generation radar products. Support R&D, production, system integration on custom hardware, and deployed customer systems. Collaborate on-board with small teams and travel occasionally between San Diego and Hawthorne.

Lead architecture, design, and implementation of secure, scalable software solutions; ensure requirements traceability, code reviews, and engineering best practices; mentor developers; document architectures, produce estimates and RFP contributions; work with COTS vendors for cybersecurity and support Navy client needs. Must obtain Secret clearance.