Top Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Lead technical delivery and integration of autonomy software for launched effects, including autopilot integration, multi-agent coordination, and fleet-scale deployments. Collaborate with autonomy, perception, vendors, and customers; lead design, testing, debugging, mission support, documentation, and pre-deployment readiness for disconnected or air-gapped operational environments.

Lead technical delivery and integration of autonomy software for V-BAT and X-BAT, defining flight-autonomy interfaces, integrating payloads and mission autonomy, coordinating cross-team engineering, ensuring mission readiness, supporting flight tests and deployments, mentoring engineers, and improving integration workflows and testing infrastructure.

Lead technical direction and integration for launched-effects autonomy across platforms. Develop and field mission autonomy, multi-agent coordination, and platform interfaces; drive architecture, standards, testing, deployments, and mentor senior engineers while supporting flight tests and operational customers.

Lead technical delivery and integration of autonomy software for new platforms (air, maritime, space). Own end-to-end development, testing, and fielding of autonomy features, mentor teams, drive architecture and ICDs, support live tests, and transition R&D into operational capabilities.

Lead technical direction and architecture for expeditionary autonomy across V-BAT and X-BAT. Drive development, integration, validation, and fielding of mission autonomy, flight-autonomy interfaces, payloads, and multi-agent capabilities. Mentor senior engineers, influence cross-team engineering standards, support deployments and operational readiness, and define long-term strategy and interoperability for defense customers.

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

Design, build, and operate cloud-native data platform components and services. Lead projects from design to production, implement operators/controllers and automation, ensure reliability and scalability, write tests and instrumentation, improve runbooks, participate in on-call, and mentor junior engineers. Collaborate with senior technical staff and integrate AI tooling into engineering workflows.

Design, develop, and modernize desktop and web software tools using .NET, databases, and front-end frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, create technical designs and project plans, implement secure performant solutions, and mentor team members while supporting digital transformation and legacy tool upgrades.

Develop and integrate software and AI capabilities for expeditionary tactical systems, including sensors, unmanned systems, command-and-control platforms, and TAK. Responsibilities include building Rust and JavaScript applications, integrating machine learning models, managing real-time data meshes and pipelines, converting tactical data formats, testing systems during field experiments, and advising technical leadership. The role requires collaboration with machine learning, data, and systems engineers and supports Department of the Navy technology strategy.

Designs, integrates, and sustains hybrid containerization and virtualization platforms across on-premises and cloud environments. Responsibilities include system monitoring, automation, configuration management, CI/CD, testing, incident response, cybersecurity compliance, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure-as-code deployments. The role integrates enterprise platform services, supports GPU-enabled AI/ML workloads, contributes to ATO efforts, and mentors junior engineers while ensuring system availability, reliability, and operational readiness.

Leads architecture, design, implementation, and delivery of complex embedded, connected-device, and application software for regulated medical products. Owns technical decisions, secure connectivity, device management, lifecycle traceability, verification, and software quality. Partners cross-functionally to address risk, cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and delivery constraints. Mentors engineers, improves engineering practices, resolves architectural issues, and remains hands-on with C/C++, embedded Linux, RTOS, real-time behavior, networking, and software development tools.

Design, implement, and integrate embedded Linux software including headless applications, servers, and device drivers. Configure kernels and BSPs, perform feasibility and performance analysis, troubleshoot system-level issues from bootloaders to user space, and document designs. Work with Yocto, cross-compilation toolchains, and lab test equipment to bring up software on physical hardware.

The Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer will lead the development of innovative tech solutions, engaging with clients and driving project excellence through full-stack capability and collaboration.

Develop embedded C/C++ software for satellite avionics and payload processing systems using multi-core processors, FPGAs, Linux, and RTOS platforms. Configure bootloaders and Linux kernels, implement secure communications and cryptographic functions, integrate sensors and communications buses, and support system validation, testing, and hardware/software debugging. Collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver rugged, low-SWaP aerospace products.

Designs, develops, tests, and debugs embedded software for satellite systems. Responsibilities include bootloaders, board support packages, device drivers, embedded operating systems, hardware integration, verification planning, and architectural leadership. The role requires solving complex low-level software problems, developing test programs, improving engineering processes, and collaborating cross-functionally. Key expertise includes C, Python, VxWorks, Embedded Linux, RTEMS, Buildroot, Yocto Linux, NAND flash file systems, and laboratory debugging equipment.

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.

Build and modernize large-scale software factories across multiple programs. Integrate and automate continuous build, integration, testing, and deployment pipelines using DevOps tools, containers, orchestration, and modern software development practices. Collaborate with software teams, chief engineers, and program stakeholders in an onsite, fast-paced environment. The role requires obtaining and maintaining Top Secret and Special Access Program access.

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.

Deploy, debug, and improve autonomy software for autonomous surface vessels in real maritime environments. Integrate sensors and hardware, troubleshoot networking and control issues, analyze mission data to optimize autonomy, and collaborate with operators and cross-functional teams to adapt systems to operational needs.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.