100+ Data & Analytics Jobs in San Diego, CA

Every active opening we track in this market, read alongside the hiring conditions, pay, and employer demand from our September 2026 report.

104 active openings in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, published within the last 30 days, across 54 employers. 9 were published in the last 48 hours and 26 in the last 7 days. As of October 17, 2026.

Observed local BLS data is strong at the high end: San Diego data scientists earned a $130,990 median and $134,470 mean in 2025, with the 25th to 75th percentile running from $93,420 to $164,160 and the 90th percentile at $201,190. In the local posting sample, advertised salary ranges center on about $125k to $188k, but that is a posting-based range rather than a government wage benchmark. A separate modeled estimate puts San Diego data analyst pay at $70,720 entry, $91,520 mid-career, and $119,600 senior.

Full September 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 86 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $124,700 at the 25th percentile, $151,750 at the median and $198,412 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of October 17, 2026

Senior roles | Entry level | Remote | Posted this week

Live from the Callings.ai index of over 13 million postings, refreshed hourly and re-checked here nightly. Roles that close are dropped at the next refresh.

Data Scientist

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co | San Diego, California, United States

Contract | Hybrid | Posted 2026-10-16

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines to help p...

A Data Scientist role within the Protein Homeostasis team responsible for managing, harmonizing, and ingesting omics datasets to support early-stage pharmaceutical programs and patient-deriv...

Data Analyst

AARATECH | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $70,000 - $80,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-16

Aaratech Inc. is a technology-driven organization delivering innovative solutions across cybersecurity, data & analytics, healthcare, and en...

Turn commercial, clinical, and real-world data into insight by building reporting dashboards and delivering analysis for launch performance and market access.

Staff Business Data Analyst - Quality Management System

Intuit, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $151,000 - $229,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-16

Intuit is a global financial technology platform that helps customers overcome financial challenges with products like TurboTax, QuickBooks,...

Design defect detection approaches, analyze operational datasets to identify root causes, and validate improvement initiatives to reduce customer friction.

Battery Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer

Apple, Inc. | Cupertino, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-10-16

Apple is a technology company focused on innovative products, services, and customer experiences.

Develop novel machine learning algorithms and control strategies to improve battery system utility and intelligence.

Sr. Machine Learning Engineer

AppFolio, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $167,200 - $229,900 yearly | Posted 2026-10-15

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry.

Design and ship voice and conversational AI agents within Realm-X, leading a team of ML engineers.

Principal Machine Learning Engineer

AppFolio, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $264,000 - $363,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-15

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry.

Lead the definition and architecture of AI systems for autonomous property management workflows.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

AppFolio, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $200,000 - $275,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-15

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry.

Design and operate the ML infrastructure on AWS, optimize AI costs, and partner with research teams to harden prototypes into production systems.

Staff Machine Learning Engineer - Leasing

AppFolio, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $200,000 - $275,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-15

AppFolio is the technology leader powering the future of the real estate industry.

Own the ML strategy and execution for the Leasing Performer, driving autonomous AI agent development and production reliability.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Computer Vision

Valuelabs | San Diego, California, United States

Contract | On-site | $180,000 - $220,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-15

ValueLabs is a global Agentic AI services company helping enterprises transform into AI-native organizations.

Design, develop, and deploy production-grade machine learning and deep learning models for computer vision applications while leading technical direction and mentoring engineering teams.

Sr Data Converter IC Design Engineer (FinFET)

Encore Semi, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $150,000 - $180,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-15

Encore Semi, Inc. is an Engineering Solutions company that builds Centers of Expertise to support customers in the semiconductor and electro...

Architect and design high-speed data converters in advanced FinFET nodes for next-gen HPC, AI, and communications hardware.

Senior Data Engineer

DNV AS | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $120,000 - $180,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-15

DNV AS is an energy systems company focused on safeguarding life, property, and the environment.

A role involving data engineering within the energy systems sector.

Research Data Analyst 3 - Medicine - 141794

University of California San Diego | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Remote | $90,600 - $128,500 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

UC San Diego is a leading research university focused on advancing society through collaboration and discovery.

Conduct research and evaluation analyses related to family planning in low- and middle-income countries, focusing on data quality, monitoring, and program evaluation.

Battery Algorithm ML Engineer

Apple, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $142,300 - $214,300 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

Apple Inc. is a diverse collective of thinkers and doers reimagining what's possible to help people do what they love.

Develop advanced battery management algorithms and software for Apple products within a cross-functional engineering team.

Battery Machine Learning Algorithm Engineer

Apple, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $142,300 - $214,300 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

Apple Inc. is a diverse collective of thinkers and doers reimagining what's possible to help people do what they love.

Develop novel machine learning algorithms and control strategies to improve the utility and intelligence of battery systems.

Senior Data Engineer

DNV Group | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $130,000 - $155,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

DNV is an independent expert in risk management and assurance, helping customers navigate the transition to a decarbonized and sustainable e...

Design, develop, and maintain data services, APIs, and backend systems to support scalable platform capabilities and AI-ready data foundations.

Data Scientist, Mid

Booz Allen | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $77,600 - $176,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

Booz Allen Hamilton is a global management and technology consulting firm providing services to government, civil, and commercial clients.

A mid-level data scientist role focused on using analytical skills and data science knowledge to solve global challenges by turning complex data sets into useful information.

Principal/ Sr. Principal Data Center Electronics Engineer

Northrop Grumman | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $114,000 - $213,400 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company.

Lead infrastructure operations, capacity planning, and security compliance for data center environments.

RL Engineer

Bvteck | United States

Full-time | Remote | $80,000 - $100,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

Bright Vision Technologies is an AI technology company providing enterprise automation and talent intelligence solutions.

Design, train, and deploy reinforcement learning-based systems for high-impact decision-making problems.

Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer

Bvteck | United States

Full-time | Remote | $105,000 - $143,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-14

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions.

Design, build, and operate high-performance, highly reliable inference platforms for serving large machine learning models in production.

Senior Staff Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering ( On-device SW ) San Diego, California, United States of America Machine Learning Engineering

QUALCOMM, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $194,400 - $291,600 yearly | Posted 2026-10-13

Qualcomm is a technology company that transforms industries by delivering advanced AI, high-performance low-power computing, and superior co...

Develop end-to-end embedded AI software and optimize ML/AI stacks for edge devices with optimal power and memory efficiency.

#Machine Learning Engineer - Generative AI San Diego, California, United States of America Modem Technologies Software

QUALCOMM, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $114,500 - $171,700 yearly | Posted 2026-10-13

Qualcomm is a technology company that transforms industries by delivering advanced AI, high-performance low-power computing, and superior co...

Design, develop, and deploy next-generation AI systems powered by Large Language Models, Agentic AI, and hybrid architectures for enterprise use cases.

Databricks & AWS Data Engineering Architect

Informatica System S.R.L. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-10-13

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting.

Design scalable and reliable solution architectures for data engineering projects using Databricks, PySpark, and AWS.

Supervisor Machine Learning Engineer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | Poway, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $118,500 - $207,750 yearly | Posted 2026-10-12

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems develops advanced technology solutions for government and commercial applications, including unmanned a...

Lead technical teams and develop machine learning algorithms to improve product performance and system autonomy in a fast-evolving environment.

Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence Engineering Internship – Summer 2027 San Diego, California, United States of America + 6 more Interim Engineering Intern - SW

QUALCOMM, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Internship | On-site | $17 - $98 hourly | Posted 2026-10-12

Qualcomm is a technology company that transforms industries by delivering advanced AI, high-performance low-power computing, and superior co...

An internship role for students to work on machine learning and AI engineering projects for mobile and embedded platforms.

23119 - Local Prevention Data Analyst: BOLD Prevention, Justice Digital, Data and Science, Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice UK | United Kingdom

Full-time | Hybrid | £58,511 - £70,725 yearly | Posted 2026-10-12

The Ministry of Justice UK is a government department responsible for the administration of justice in the United Kingdom.

Lead the development of national-local data products and analysis to support decision-making on homelessness, reoffending, and place-based policy.

Big Data Engineer

Bvteck | United States

Full-time | Remote | $90,000 - $110,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-12

Bright Vision Technologies is a technology consulting and software development company delivering cloud, AI, data, and enterprise solutions.

Design, build, and operate large-scale data processing pipelines and analytics platforms on Hadoop and related ecosystems.

#Machine Learning Engineer - Generative AI

Latitude | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $114,500 - $171,700 yearly | Posted 2026-10-09

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is a technology company focused on modem technologies and software.

Design, develop, and deploy next-generation AI systems powered by Large Language Models and autonomous intelligent agents for enterprise use cases.

#Machine Learning Engineer - Generative AI

QUALCOMM, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $114,500 - $171,700 yearly | Posted 2026-10-09

Qualcomm builds technologies that expand what's possible, including wireless, AI, and 6G innovations.

Design, develop, and deploy next-generation AI systems powered by Large Language Models and autonomous intelligent agents for enterprise use.

Online Data Analyst - Spanish speakers in Mexico

TELUS Digital | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Part-time | Remote | Posted 2026-10-08

Millions of people rely on digital maps every day to navigate, to discover, to find their way. But maps are only as accurate as the data behind them, and data is only as trustworthy as the p...

Oceanography Data Science Research Specialist - 141464

UC San Diego | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $102,060 - $110,000 yearly | Posted 2026-10-08

UC San Diego is a research university offering diverse academic programs and conducting extensive scientific research.

Lead and develop data science and computational tools for ocean observing systems and stakeholder clients.

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

San Diego is a competitive market for Data, Analytics & AI over the next 3-6 months: metro unemployment was 4.9% in August 2026, total nonfarm employment was up 0.7005% year over year, and California-wide Data, Analytics & AI postings were up 38.2% year over year even as state employment in the field was essentially flat. That combination points to real demand, but also to selective hiring rather than a broad, easy expansion. The local employer mix is fragmented rather than dominated by one company, and the recent sample still showed more than 75 postings across more than 50 companies.

Best positioned: You have the best odds right now if you are a mid-career analyst or data scientist who can show Python, SQL, machine learning, and business-facing results in consulting, tech, or healthcare settings.

Main caution: The biggest misconception is assuming high salaries mean easy access: only about 15% of sampled roles are entry level, about 60% are on-site, and remote roles are a small minority.

From the September 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 104 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

Intuit, Inc.: 11 open roles
QUALCOMM, Inc.: 10 open roles
Apple, Inc.: 6 open roles
Deloitte: 5 open roles
AppFolio, Inc.: 4 open roles
Latitude: 4 open roles
Ministry of Justice UK: 4 open roles
Booz Allen: 3 open roles
Bvteck: 3 open roles
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: 2 open roles

Where the openings are

San Diego: 87
Tijuana: 3
Poway: 2
Cupertino: 2
Solana Beach: 1
Culver City: 1
El Cajon: 1

Work arrangement

on-site 61 (64%), hybrid 26 (27%), remote 8 (8%)

Where the demand is

Real opportunity is spread across several industries rather than one flagship cluster. In the local posting sample, the most-active industries are software development at about 35%, business consulting at about 15%, technology at about 10%, computer hardware development at about 10%, and healthcare at about 10%. The named-employer mix is led by Intuit, Deloitte, Dataroles, Apple, Booz Allen, and Agoda, and employer concentration is described as fragmented. That mix matters because San Diego's sector backdrop is uneven. Local Information employment was down 6.5934% year over year in August 2026, but Professional and Business Services held roughly flat, which points to better odds in analytics work embedded inside consulting, enterprise operations, and customer-facing teams than in pure tech bets alone. Healthcare also deserves real attention: it already represents about 10% of the local posting mix, and national Education and Health Services employment was up 1.9% year over year in September 2026, supporting demand for analytics tied to care delivery, operations, and life-sciences workflows. Local AI signals also lean toward enterprise intelligence, governance, and healthcare or life-sciences use cases rather than only consumer-app experimentation.

Consulting and enterprise analytics (high): Business consulting accounts for about 15% of the local posting mix, and local Professional and Business Services employment was roughly flat rather than falling, which makes this one of the steadier landing zones.
Product-company data science and analytics (moderate): Software development and broader technology together make up a large share of the local posting mix, but the metro Information sector is weaker, so these roles are attractive but harder to win.
Healthcare and life-sciences analytics (high): Healthcare represents about 10% of local postings, and local AI signals emphasize healthcare, life sciences, and drug-discovery themes.

Where to focus: Target business-facing analytics and applied AI roles in consulting, healthcare or life sciences, and large product companies, and treat pure remote generalist applications as a lower-yield strategy.

Roles worth searching next

Product analyst: It uses the same SQL, experimentation, dashboarding, and stakeholder communication muscles, but is often easier to enter than pure data science.
Operations analyst or business analyst: This is a strong bridge for people with domain experience who can solve workflow, cost, or service problems with data.
FP&A or financial analyst: It rewards spreadsheet, SQL, forecasting, and business storytelling skills, especially for candidates with budget or planning exposure.
Marketing analyst or lifecycle analyst: It is a practical landing spot for candidates strong in experimentation, dashboards, attribution thinking, and business communication.

What postings ask for

Python (table_stakes | immediate): Python appears in about 75% of local postings and is also listed by BLS as a core skill for data professionals. Who: Everyone in this category, especially analysts trying to move up-market into data science or automation-heavy work.
SQL (table_stakes | immediate): SQL shows up in about 50% of local postings and remains one of the core tools tied to both analyst and data scientist work. Who: Entry-level candidates, career switchers, and anyone whose resume currently leans too heavily on BI tools without data extraction depth.
Machine learning (differentiator | immediate): Machine learning appears in about 30% of local postings, and BLS lists machine learning among the most in-demand technical skills for data professionals. Who: Mid-career applicants targeting data scientist or applied AI roles rather than classic reporting jobs.
Data visualization and Tableau (differentiator | immediate): Data visualization appears in about 20% of local postings and Tableau in about 15%, making dashboard fluency a practical way to prove business communication value. Who: Entry-level applicants and career switchers who need a faster path to a credible portfolio.
Prompt engineering (differentiator | near-term): Prompt engineering appears in about 15% of local postings, and broader 2026 coverage increasingly treats it as a useful skill for data professionals working with AI tools. Who: Analysts and scientists who already have the basics and want to show they can work effectively in AI-augmented workflows.
Responsible AI and AI governance (premium | near-term): Demand for Responsible AI skills grew 495% from June 2025 to June 2026, and local signals emphasize trustworthy AI, agent governance, and enterprise AI control layers. Who: Mid-career candidates aiming at enterprise AI, regulated-industry analytics, or leadership-track roles.

Questions about this market

What do Data, Analytics & AI roles pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?

Where is demand for Data, Analytics & AI roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA concentrated?

Which employers are hiring the most Data, Analytics & AI talent in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?

Recent postings show the most activity from Intuit, Inc. (10 postings), Deloitte (5 postings), Dataroles (5 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Data, Analytics & AI roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 10% are remote and 30% hybrid, with 60% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

Openings come from the Callings.ai live index of over 13 million jobs, refreshed hourly. This page searches postings from the last 30 days; run the search yourself to filter by anything else in plain language.

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Senior Software Engineer: 266 open roles statewide
Staff Software Engineer: 225 open roles statewide
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