Top Software Engineer Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

Design, develop and support cloud applications using Cloud Foundry and Node.js. Apply object-oriented design and SQL (HANA). Work with APIs and eventing, use VS Code. Prefer SAP CAP/BTP and SAP experience. Collaborate in agile/SCRUM teams, communicate effectively, take ownership, and ensure high quality.

Senior full-stack developer to build scalable SAP BTP applications using Node.js, CAPM, and SAP UI5/Fiori; integrate with S/4HANA and third-party systems; optimize performance, ensure secure deployments, and follow Agile practices.

Work directly with the founder to design and build core product features: integrations that pull license data, automation to file renewals/applications, data cleaning with AI, dashboard and alerting UX, and establish engineering practices for testing, deployments, and security. Term contractor role with potential conversion to full-time based on performance.

Design, build, and maintain production-grade .NET web applications and APIs on Azure. Own full-stack delivery from data models and SQL to front-end components, CI/CD, testing, and architecture. Collaborate with product and delivery teams, participate in code reviews, and ensure secure, observable, well-tested services.

Lead design, build, test, and deliver Workday integrations across a multi-system higher education environment. Own integration strategy, implement EIBs/Core Connectors/Studio/APIs, coordinate testing and cutovers, ensure FERPA-compliant data security, and partner with vendors and IT for documentation and operational handoff.

Design, implement, and optimize statewide PeopleSoft Financials (9.2) solutions. Lead architecture, integrations, module configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), performance tuning, stakeholder collaboration, mentorship, and technical project leadership to meet state requirements.

Lead the architecture, development, and evolution of Keeper Commander, including Python and .NET SDKs, CLI tooling, APIs, and developer automation. Remain hands-on with coding, debugging, architecture, integrations, security, testing, and release engineering while mentoring a small team. Partner with Product, QA, and Security teams, support the open-source ecosystem, improve developer experience, and guide technical strategy for enterprise and DevOps integrations.

Software Engineering Interns contribute to production TypeScript backend features, applied AI and computer vision pipelines, and end-to-end deployments to active mining sites. Responsibilities include using LLMs, AWS Rekognition, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, and CI/CD; translating user challenges into product features; and collaborating closely with senior engineers and leadership. The role is fully remote and emphasizes ownership, autonomy, and shipping real-world software.

Develop and maintain Akamai’s custom Linux kernel and distribution. Responsibilities include adding performance, reliability, and security features; porting modifications to newer kernel versions; debugging production and test issues; improving build and continuous-testing automation; collaborating with platform, application, test, and hardware teams; and contributing work upstream to the Linux community.

Develop and maintain Akamai’s custom Linux kernel for its cloud platform. Responsibilities include adding performance, reliability, and security features; porting modifications across kernel versions; debugging production and test issues; improving build and continuous-testing automation; collaborating with platform, application, hardware, and test teams; and contributing changes upstream to the Linux community.

Design, implement, optimize, and operate highly available distributed data streaming platforms across FedRAMP environments. Develop concurrent, low-latency software using C, C++, Go, or Java; support full-stack data delivery; troubleshoot complex network and distributed-system issues; and provide technical guidance through code reviews and mentoring.

Leads an engineering team developing and operating secure integrations with third-party systems and an integrations marketplace. Responsibilities include technical direction, delivery planning, architecture, API and data synchronization design, authentication, reliability patterns, CI/CD pipelines, observability, production troubleshooting, partner coordination, and applying AI to integration development and support.

Develop complex, scalable public safety software using C#, Angular, databases, APIs, cloud infrastructure, and AI integrations. Lead design and code reviews, guide developers, contribute to architecture, improve frameworks, address technical debt, create automated testing strategies, optimize database and application performance, and diagnose escalated production issues. Serve as a technical subject matter expert while coordinating with internal teams, customers, and external entities.

Leads end-to-end engineering across client engagements, including architecture, development, deployment, maintenance, and technical client relationships. Builds web applications, APIs, integrations, and CMS solutions while establishing development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering standards. Facilitates technical discovery, reviews code, manages technical debt, and evaluates AI-assisted development practices. Collaborates with designers, strategists, project managers, and QA while balancing quality, budgets, timelines, and evolving priorities.

Design and maintain foundational gameplay systems, frameworks, workflows, and tools using C++ and Unreal Engine 5. Provide technical direction for shared gameplay architecture, profile and optimize CPU, memory, networking, and systemic performance, and establish performance metrics, budgets, workflows, and tools. Collaborate across engineering and content teams to support scalable multiplayer game simulation and networking.