Top Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Design and build cloud-native, SaaS-ready services while decomposing legacy monoliths. Lead architecture, mentor engineers, implement observability, perform code reviews, and refine AI-augmented development workflows and CI/CD deployments.

Design, develop, and operate stateful AWS applications and microservices. Validate releases for large multi-locale IVR systems, modify configurations via SQL, pre-stage deployments with Jenkins and git, and troubleshoot system/network issues using Unix commands. Work independently and engage with clients.

Designs, architects, develops, integrates, debugs, and tests embedded real-time software for Link-16 and tactical data link systems. Works with systems, digital, hardware, and integration teams in an Agile environment. Responsibilities include low-level firmware integration, multi-threaded applications, requirements analysis, software lifecycle activities, static analysis, unit testing, and troubleshooting tactical data link waveforms. The role is full-time onsite in San Diego and requires a U.S. Government Secret clearance.

Leads a 10–15-person embedded software engineering section while serving as a technical contributor on communications programs. Responsibilities include staffing, recruiting, training, performance management, career development, compensation coordination, conflict resolution, and software process improvement. Approximately 80% of the role supports embedded communications systems within Fighter Networked Systems and Advanced Communications, including real-time, multithreaded, secure software and engineering execution.

Design, implement, and optimize software for autonomous surface vessels using NixOS and embedded Linux. Integrate with hardware, implement control and sensor-fusion algorithms, optimize low-bandwidth networking, test and validate systems, perform debugging and code reviews, and document designs for compliance.

Design, implement, test, and sustain containerized web applications and services for DoD customers. Contribute to backend code (Java/Groovy/Kotlin), manual testing, test plans, and CI/CD and container orchestration improvements.

Develop and maintain C/C++ swarm autonomy code for ground stations and drones, implement swarming algorithms and communications protocols, extend Python web services, collaborate on architecture, and support field testing and demonstrations.

The Software Engineer will focus on data quality engineering and functional integration, working within an agile team to manage and write test cases based on a large data schema.

The Software Engineer (DevOps) role focuses on supporting tax season operations by enhancing infrastructure, deploying updates, and managing related technology systems.

Develop and sustain mission-critical, containerized web applications for DoD. Implement features in Java/Groovy/Kotlin, perform manual and exploratory testing, maintain test plans, and improve CI/CD and container orchestration in Linux environments using Gradle/Maven.

Lead development of autonomy capabilities for space platforms including distributed optimization, tasking/scheduling, track fusion, RPO and motion planning. Build high-performance, well-tested software, integrate on real vehicles, support deployments and testing, and research/roadmap advanced autonomy techniques for defense applications.

Design, implement, and deploy autonomy capabilities for space platforms including distributed optimization, tasking/scheduling, track fusion, RPO, and motion/behavior planning. Build high-performance, well-tested software modules, collaborate across perception, planning, simulation, hardware, and flight test teams, support deployments and mission log analysis, and contribute R&D and roadmaps to advance autonomy for satellites and missile defense.

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and board-support packages for space and defense products. Create requirements, design specs, and test plans; implement device drivers and hardware-software interfaces; participate in testing, troubleshooting, and board bring-up. Collaborate with hardware engineers and follow software lifecycle processes.

Develop and integrate software, avionics, electronic warfare, and multifunction RF subsystems for airborne platforms. Responsibilities include requirements development, functional architecture, interface management, algorithm and performance analysis, supplier coordination, digital simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, verification and validation, trade studies, and troubleshooting. The engineer collaborates across hardware, software, firmware, and multidisciplinary teams while documenting designs and integrating mission systems.

Develop embedded software and firmware for networking layers in switches and related controller or sensor systems. The role requires extensive Embedded Linux, RTOS, bare-metal, C/C++, and Layer 2/3/4 networking experience. Experience in software-defined radios, modem design, automotive or avionics, AI, or space products is also relevant. Yocto and PetaLinux are preferred. This is a long-term contract with potential conversion to permanent employment in Southern California.

Lead integration of autonomy software onto diverse platforms by designing and implementing interfaces between autonomy, vehicle subsystems, sensors, payloads, and communications. Configure Linux mission environments, middleware, containers, and deployment pipelines; support SIL/HIL/VIL validation, field tests, demonstrations, troubleshooting, and cross-team coordination while mentoring junior engineers.

Design, develop, test, and deploy secure full-stack medical device software using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, Angular, microservices, GraphQL, RabbitMQ, and AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional Scrum teams, implement scalable cloud applications, maintain CI/CD practices, conduct code reviews, and ensure compliance with regulated software development standards including IEC 62304. The role is office-based in San Diego and requires up to 10% travel.

The Software Engineer, Modem BSP will design, implement, and maintain embedded software for next-generation handheld radios, focusing on real-time operating systems and hardware integration.

Develops, tests, documents, and deploys software under close supervision. Supports production systems, resolves technical issues, participates in project meetings, follows software engineering standards, and collaborates on process and Agile delivery. Works on APIs/microservices, web frameworks, databases, and DevOps tooling.

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

Develop, maintain, and execute automated tests for safety-critical embedded and real-time software. Analyze software requirements, perform integration and acceptance testing, diagnose defects, and support qualification activities. Collaborate with systems, hardware, software, and integration engineers across development, laboratory, and operational environments. Create test procedures, technical documentation, integration plans, and software scripts while working within Agile and full SDLC processes.

Design, architect, develop, integrate, test, and administer embedded and real-time software for flight- and mission-critical systems. Participate in the full software development lifecycle within Agile Scrum teams, using C++, C, and Python. Collaborate with systems engineering, cloud, test automation, DevSecOps, and systems test teams to resolve software and system issues, support multiple software baselines, and deliver qualified products.

Designs, develops, integrates, tests, and administers embedded and real-time software for flight and mission-critical systems. Participates in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, implementation, qualification, and delivery. Works in Agile Scrum teams with systems engineering, DevSecOps, cloud, automation, and testing groups. Analyzes system capabilities, resolves software issues, and supports multiple software baselines and real-time operating system environments.

Lead architecture, design, integration, and optimization of multithreaded embedded C/C++ software for Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal platforms supporting satellite communications. Define scalability, fault-tolerance, recovery, performance, and testing strategies; troubleshoot hardware and software; guide cross-functional technical decisions; and mentor senior engineers while delivering high-quality software for space and ground systems.

Design, architect, develop, integrate, test, and administer embedded real-time software for flight and mission-critical systems. Participate throughout the software development lifecycle, collaborate with multidisciplinary Agile teams, resolve system and programming issues, and deliver software products across multiple baselines. The role requires C, C++, Python, RTOS, multithreaded development, software integration and testing, and an active U.S. Secret clearance.