1615 Software Security Engineer jobs in San Diego,CA

Pay and promotions vary based on education level and qualifications.

Hiring bonus opportunities available.

Specialty bonuses available depending on qualifications and position.

Advanced certifications available with additional fully funded Army programs.

Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental plans.

30 days paid vacation.

90 days paid paternity and maternity paid time off.

Wellness programs including fitness facility access, nutrition consulting, curated fitness plans.

Housing, clothing, and relocation allowance.

Tuition assistance.

Student loan repayment.

Flexible retirement and pension plans.

Part-Time

Part-time federal service

Attend paid Army training to gain skills and certifications in engineering fundamentals, construction methods, project planning, surveying, drafting, infrastructure maintenance, and field operations.

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Relocation, if eligible

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

Experience developing, building, or debugging software applications utilizing C, C++, or another object-oriented programming language.

Experience with hardware-software integration, embedded system testing, or bench-level software debugging.

Experience developing software using object-oriented principles and the practical application of common data structures and algorithms.

Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (RTOS such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or embedded Linux) or device driver development.

Hands-on experience developing low-level code for microcontrollers, microprocessors, or development boards (e.g., ARM, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).

Knowledge of systems software design, operating system architectures, and assembly language.

Experience utilizing modeling tools, simulation environments, or scripting languages (such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or LabVIEW).

Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation or FPGA design using VHDL or Verilog.

Familiarity with modern software development workflows, version control (such as Git), and Agile methodologies.

Exposure to machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) or scientific data processing tools (NumPy, Pandas).

Experience creating formal technical documentation, such as architecture diagrams, interface control documents, or API specifications.

Previous internship or research experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability embedded software engineering.

The pay range for this position is $103480.00 - $161200.00/yr.

ROLE PAID HOURLY: $49.75/hour-$67.25/hour

FTE hourly with OT(has to be approved)

Degree completion bonuses up to $1,500 for a Bachelor's and $3,000 for a Master's.

Employee referral bonus program up to $1,000.

401(k) with 3% company match plus additional employer contribution.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with PPO and HMO options through major carriers.

PTO and paid holidays.

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually for eligible employees.

Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

Wellness reimbursement up to $200 per year.

7+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.

Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network solutions.

Strong expertise in routing and switching technologies, including **BGP** and **OSPF**.

Experience leading network migrations, modernization efforts, and infrastructure refreshes.

Deep troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Experience developing implementation plans and leading technical deployments.

VXLAN experience

F5 load balancing experience

Check Point or Palo Alto firewall experience

SD-WAN experience

Cisco Nexus and/or ACI experience

Cloud networking experience (Azure and/or AWS)

Infrastructure automation using Python, Terraform, or Ansible

Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environments

$223,600.00 - $335,400.00

Competitive annual discretionary bonus program

Opportunity for annual RSU grants

Our highly competitive benefits package is designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 8+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 7+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience. OR PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field and 6+ years of Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

15+ years of industry experience in software engineering, embedded systems, AI/ML software, or automotive software development.

Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ software development.

Strong software architecture and design skills, including distributed systems, embedded software, performance optimization, debugging, testing, and software lifecycle management.

Demonstrated experience leading large technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and organizations.

Experience interfacing directly with customers and translating customer requirements into engineering deliverables.

Strong understanding of embedded and systems software development environments.

Experience in automotive software platforms, including QNX, Android Automotive, Linux, or AUTOSAR-based environments.

Experience delivering software for automotive production programs with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Familiarity with automotive safety and quality standards, including: * ISO 26262 * ASPICE * Automotive cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434) * Functional safety development processes

Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, JAX, or equivalent.

Experience with deployment and optimization of: * CNNs * Transformers * Vision-language models * Large language models (LLMs) * Multimodal models

Experience with edge AI inference acceleration and heterogeneous compute architectures, including CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, DSPs, and AI accelerators.

Experience with Qualcomm AI technologies, including QAIRT, QNN, SNPE, Genie, and related AI software components.

Experience debugging complex issues spanning application software, middleware, operating systems, drivers, compilers, and hardware platforms.

Experience with model optimization techniques, including quantization, compression, pruning, compilation, and runtime optimization.

Experience leading globally distributed engineering teams and cross-functional programs.

Experience with Agile software development methodologies and Git-based source control management.

Software development experience in Python.

AI-native and agentic software development proficiency.