400+ Software & IT Jobs in San Diego, CA
Every active opening we track in this market, read alongside the hiring conditions, pay, and employer demand from our July 2026 report.
413 active openings in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, published within the last 30 days, across 177 employers. 8 were published in the last 48 hours and 114 in the last 7 days. As of September 7, 2026.
Authoritative metro occupation wage data exists in the BLS San Diego wage release, but the source excerpt available here does not expose the underlying software figures. In current local postings, salary bands for the broader category center on about $123k to $182k, with a broader 25th-75th band of about $97k to $213k. Proxy software-engineer sources point higher for some employers: Levels.fyi shows about $187,200 median total compensation in Greater San Diego, and HackerX places junior engineers at about $85,000 to $110,000 versus staff-plus roles at about $175,000 to $230,000.
Advertised pay
Across the 339 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $115,000 at the 25th percentile, $151,840 at the median and $185,000 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.
Active openings as of September 7, 2026
Senior roles | Entry level | Remote | Posted this week
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Software Engineer III - Full-stack Developer with Anthropic Experience
Deloitte | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $122,000 - $240,500 yearly | Posted 2026-09-07
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to major global brands.
Design and deliver full-stack software and AI-enabled solutions for client engagements using autonomous multi-agent systems.
Software Engineer II - Full-stack Developer with Anthropic Experience
Deloitte | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $95,600 - $188,400 yearly | Posted 2026-09-07
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services to global brands.
Design, build, and deliver full-stack software and AI-enabled solutions for client engagements on the Engineering as a Service team.
Director, Software Engineering
EngRadar | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $180,000 - $254,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-06
Element Biosciences empowers the scientific community with next-generation life science products.
Lead a team of developers building software for multi-omic instruments and platforms while contributing hands-on to full-stack development.
Desktop Support Specialist
PGH Winsupply | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $45,000 - $65,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-05
Pittsburgh Winsupply provides fire sprinklers and fabrication services.
Resolve IT incidents, install hardware and software, and manage inventory for clients.
Senior Software Engineer
Rivo Holdings, LLC. | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $160,000 - $220,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-05
RIVO Holdings provides personal service and exceptional quality in the financial services industry.
Design and modernize scalable loan management system architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable fintech solutions.
Senior Software Development Engineer – Wireless SDR & Mesh Systems
Trabus Technologies | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-09-05
Trabus Technologies is a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing advanced wireless technology solutions, cyb...
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of core software components for next-generation Software-Defined Radio wireless mesh networking systems in mission-critical environments.
Senior Software Development Engineer – Embedded Wireless SDR & Analytics
Trabus Technologies | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-09-05
Trabus Technologies is a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing advanced wireless technology solutions, cyb...
Architect and build embedded control software and real-time analytics for next-generation Software-Defined Radio wireless mesh systems.
Sr. Software Engineer (6 Month Contract)
Brookfield Residential | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Contract | Hybrid | $131,000 - $175,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-05
Brookfield Residential is a leading North American land developer and homebuilder.
A senior technical lead and solution development advisor responsible for enterprise software, automation, integration, and AI-enabled solution initiatives.
Manager Software Engineering 2
Northrop Grumman | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $161,100 - $241,700 yearly | Posted 2026-09-05
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company.
Lead a team of 10-20 individuals in an Agile environment to manage the full software development lifecycle and deliver mission-critical software products.
Director, Software Engineering
Element Biosciences | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $180,000 - $254,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Element Biosciences empowers the scientific community with flexible tools to accelerate impact on humanity through multi-omic instruments an...
Lead a team of software developers building software for multi-omic instruments and platforms while contributing hands-on to full-stack development and architecture.
Senior iOS Software Engineer
RiseMe | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-09-04
Modular Medical is a San Diego-based medical device company focused on simplifying diabetes management through insulin pump therapy.
Lead the development and maintenance of a next-generation mobile application for patient-facing features and future Android components.
Manager Software Engineering 2
RiseMe | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $161,100 - $241,700 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Northrop Grumman is a defense, information technologies, and security company.
Lead a team of 10-20 individuals in managing the full software development lifecycle in an Agile environment.
Senior Software Engineer - San Diego, CA - 2388088
Optum | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Hybrid | $150,864 - $213,762 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Optum is part of the UnitedHealth Group family, focusing on improving healthcare through data and advanced ideas.
Design, develop, and deploy AI-powered solutions and specialized computer applications to enhance business efficiency and decision-making.
IT Cybersecurity Specialist
Osi Vision LLC. | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-09-04
OSI VISION LLC is a company that anticipates federal government program contracts.
Design, implement, and sustain cybersecurity controls for a ServiceNow environment to protect Controlled Unclassified Information and support Department of Defense requirements.
Applied AI/ML Software Engineer
Apple, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-09-04
Apple is a technology company known for developing consumer electronics, software, and services.
Develop and maintain AI/ML and Generative AI services supporting Apple's hardware product development teams.
Sr SW Development Engineer San Diego, California Posted 20 hours ago
Dexcom, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Hybrid | $116,600 - $194,400 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Dexcom Corporation is a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring technology.
Design, build, and scale end-to-end data pipelines and backend services for medical device software.
Senior Software Engineer
Industrias Hunter México | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Full-time | Remote | Posted 2026-09-04
Hunter Industries is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help develop and scale the cloud-based solutions behind Hydrawise. Hydrawise manages watering for millions of gardens and landscape...
Software Engineer - AI Eval & Automation
ServiceNow | San Diego, California, United States
Contract | Remote | $68 - $78 hourly | Posted 2026-09-04
ServiceNow is a global market leader providing innovative AI-enhanced cloud-based platform technology to over 8,100 customers.
Develop evaluation harnesses and automation for AI-powered software development tools to ensure reproducible and accurate benchmark results.
Software Engineering Manager, SensAI
Google | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $207,000 - $300,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Google is a global technology company focused on organizing the world's information and making it universally accessible and useful through...
Lead a specialized team of Software Engineers at the intersection of Hardware, Software, and Artificial Intelligence to develop innovative Pixel experiences leveraging sensor signals.
Desktop Support Specialist
Infracore LLC | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-09-04
Infracore is an IT services firm providing cybersecurity, cloud management, and infrastructure support for midsize businesses.
Resolve end-user IT challenges, troubleshoot back-end business technology, and diagnose customer pain points as a first responder.
Senior Principle Software Engineer (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $145,600 - $276,800 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business delivering smarter, connected solutions for passenger safety, mission success, space exploration, and o...
Lead technical efforts in architecture, system design, and performance for mission-critical navigation and timing systems in a defense environment.
Senior Software Engineer (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $95,500 - $181,700 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business delivering smarter, connected solutions for passenger safety, mission success, space exploration, and o...
Lead the design, development, and sustainment of core software components for mission-critical navigation systems aboard U.S. Navy surface ships.
Software Developer
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. | Poway, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $87,070 - $132,963 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced surv...
Research, design, develop, and maintain enterprise-wide software applications while ensuring compliance and communicating with domain experts and management.
Vending Support Specialist
Pts Tools | Santee, California, United States
Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-09-04
PTSolutions is a leading supplier of industrial tools in the Midwest and one of the Top 100 distributors in the United States.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial vending machines for customers' manufacturing facilities while managing inventory and service tickets.
AI Platform Security Engineer
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-09-04
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. builds great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences for the data center, artificial int...
Secure AI workloads by implementing and validating security features across hardware, firmware, and software platforms.
Sr SW Development Engineer
Dexcom, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Remote | $116,600 - $194,400 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Dexcom Corporation is a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology.
Design, build, and scale end-to-end data pipelines and backend services for medical device software.
Software Engineer — Agentic data pipelines
Iambic Therapeutics, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Remote | $110,000 - $162,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-04
Iambic Therapeutics is a clinical-stage life-science and technology company developing novel medicines using its AI-driven discovery and dev...
Design and build agentic systems to acquire, clean, format, and quality-control biomedical data for training a multimodal transformer model.
Application Support Specialist II
AMN Healthcare | Dallas, Texas, United States
Full-time | On-site | $29.50 - $34.75 hourly | Posted 2026-09-04
AMN Healthcare is a leader in total talent solutions for healthcare organizations.
Provide Level 2 operational support, troubleshoot application issues, and assist with stakeholder communication and project migration.
Senior Software Engineer
Digital Force Technologies | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | On-site | $150,000 - $180,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-03
Digital Force Technologies is a defense technology provider developing sensor systems and tactical surveillance products.
Develop and maintain complex software systems for a defense technology platform in a fast-paced environment.
AI Platform Security Engineer
RiseMe | San Diego, California, United States
Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-09-03
AMD is a technology company focused on advancing healthcare, scientific discovery, AI, and consumer technologies.
Securing AI platforms by implementing and validating security features across hardware, firmware, and software.
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What our analysts see this month
Competitive market | next 3-6 months
San Diego is still a viable market for software, IT, and cybersecurity job seekers, but it is not an easy one. Metro unemployment was 4.4% in June 2026, total nonfarm employment was up 1.0653% year over year, and Professional and Business Services payrolls rose 1.3389%, which supports continued hiring capacity outside the weakest tech pockets. At the same time, the metro's Information supersector was down 6.5934% year over year, California software, IT & cybersecurity employment was essentially flat, and ServiceNow disclosed a local layoff affecting 133 employees, so employers can stay active while still being selective. The local opportunity set is real but skewed toward experienced, on-site, domain-specific candidates rather than broad remote generalists.
Best positioned: Your best odds are as a mid-career candidate who can work on-site or hybrid and show experience in hardware, defense, healthcare, or security-sensitive environments.
Main caution: The biggest mistake is assuming San Diego's high pay means broad access; the stronger compensation is real, but it is concentrated in specialized roles and employers.
Who is hiring here
Counted across all 413 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.
- QUALCOMM, Inc.: 49 open roles
- Northrop Grumman Corp.: 31 open roles
- Apple, Inc.: 27 open roles
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: 12 open roles
- Amazon.com Inc.: 10 open roles
- Booz Allen: 7 open roles
- Dexcom, Inc.: 7 open roles
- Intuit, Inc.: 7 open roles
- Deloitte: 5 open roles
- Leidos: 5 open roles
Where the openings are
- San Diego: 360
- Poway: 12
- Tijuana: 6
- Cupertino: 5
- Chula Vista: 3
- Encinitas: 2
- Santee: 2
- Arlington, Virginia, United States or San Diego: 2
Work arrangement
on-site 301 (75%), hybrid 77 (19%), remote 21 (5%)
Where the demand is
Real opportunity is spread across a long employer tail rather than one dominant company. Over the last 90 days, more than 550 postings were observed across more than 200 companies in the metro, and the employer mix in the sample was fragmented. The most-active industries were computer hardware development at about 30%, aerospace & defense at about 15%, technology at about 10%, software development at about 10%, and government & public sector at about 10%. That means San Diego rewards candidates who can map their skills to local industry needs. The most consistently active named employers in the sample were QUALCOMM, Inc. with more than 75 postings, Northrop Grumman with more than 50, and Apple, Inc. with more than 30, while other visible software openings appeared at Illumina, Vannevar Labs, Accenture Federal Services, Lilly, Sony, Sharp HealthCare, Leidos, Becton Dickinson, and Collins Aerospace. A separate cybersecurity proxy points to about 5,563 openings in the San Diego-Carlsbad region, suggesting security demand is broader than the software-engineer snapshot alone. The practical takeaway is that hardware-adjacent software, defense-cleared work, biotech and healthcare engineering, and security-heavy infrastructure are better bets than waiting for a large wave of remote consumer-app hiring. Only about 5% of sampled roles were remote, and Lilly's local Senior AI Software Engineer example shows how software demand is increasingly tied to applied AI inside domain businesses rather than standalone software firms.
- Hardware and embedded software (high): This is the strongest local concentration, with computer hardware development accounting for about 30% of sampled postings and QUALCOMM, Inc. among the most active named employers.
- Defense and cleared engineering (high): Aerospace & defense represented about 15% of sampled postings, and top secret clearance appeared in about 5% of postings, which gives eligible candidates a real edge.
- Biotech and healthcare software (moderate): Openings surfaced at Illumina, Lilly, Sharp HealthCare, and Becton Dickinson, including AI integration work tied to lab or clinical environments.
- General remote product software (limited): This is the weakest local lane for most job seekers because only about 5% of sampled roles were remote.
Where to focus: Prioritize on-site or hybrid roles where software intersects with hardware, defense, healthcare, or security; that is where San Diego is deepest.
Roles worth searching next
- Systems engineer: San Diego demand is concentrated in hardware and aerospace & defense, so candidates with software backgrounds can often reposition into systems-heavy roles that value integration thinking and technical depth.
- Technical program manager: A fragmented local employer base across hardware, defense, healthcare, and enterprise settings creates demand for people who can coordinate technical delivery, not only build features.
- Solutions engineer or field applications engineer: Cross-sector local openings at employers such as Illumina, Sony, Sharp HealthCare, and Collins Aerospace suggest room for candidates who can bridge product, customer, and technical environments.
- Validation or regulated-systems specialist: Biotech, healthcare, and other regulated employers are part of the local opportunity mix, so candidates with QA, security, or software process skills can pivot toward compliance-heavy technical roles.
What postings ask for
- Python (table_stakes | immediate): Python appeared in about 40% of sampled postings, making it the clearest common denominator across application work, automation, and AI-adjacent roles. Who: Software engineers, automation-minded IT candidates, and career switchers building a first credible portfolio.
- C++ (premium | immediate): C++ appeared in about 25% of sampled postings and lines up with San Diego's hardware and defense mix. Who: Embedded, systems, robotics, device, and defense-oriented candidates.
- Linux, Docker, and Git (differentiator | immediate): Linux, Docker, and Git each showed up in about 15% of sampled postings, which signals that employers want candidates who can ship and operate code, not just write it. Who: Entry-level and mid-career candidates who need to look production-ready fast.
- Java (table_stakes | immediate): Java appeared in about 20% of sampled postings and remains relevant for enterprise and backend teams in this market. Who: Backend developers, enterprise application candidates, and switchers targeting implementation-heavy employers.
- Cloud and AI capabilities (premium | near-term): Cloud, cybersecurity, and AI-related capabilities are among the most in-demand tech skills nationally, and local examples include AI integration work in San Diego. Who: Mid-career engineers, DevOps-minded candidates, and anyone choosing a specialization for the next hiring cycle.
- Top secret clearance (premium | near-term): Top secret clearance was the most commonly named credential in the local sample, appearing in about 5% of postings, which is meaningful for one metro and fits the defense-heavy mix. Who: Eligible citizens targeting defense, public-sector, and contractor environments.
Questions about this market
What do Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
Authoritative metro occupation wage data exists in the BLS San Diego wage release, but the source excerpt available here does not expose the underlying software figures. In current local postings, salary bands for the broader category center on about $123k to $182k, with a broader 25th-75th band of about $97k to $213k. Proxy software-engineer sources point higher for some employers: Levels.fyi shows about $187,200 median total compensation in Greater San Diego, and HackerX places junior engineers at about $85,000 to $110,000 versus staff-plus roles at about $175,000 to $230,000. This is a market where pay can be strong, but it is attached to specialization. California software, IT & cybersecurity openings show a mean offered salary of about $135,027, above the state's about $93,397 across all occupations, which confirms a real tech premium even before local company-specific upside.
Where is demand for Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA concentrated?
Real opportunity is spread across a long employer tail rather than one dominant company. Over the last 90 days, more than 550 postings were observed across more than 200 companies in the metro, and the employer mix in the sample was fragmented. The most-active industries were computer hardware development at about 30%, aerospace & defense at about 15%, technology at about 10%, software development at about 10%, and government & public sector at about 10%. That means San Diego rewards candidates who can map their skills to local industry needs. The most consistently active named employers in the sample were QUALCOMM, Inc. with more than 75 postings, Northrop Grumman with more than 50, and Apple, Inc. with more than 30, while other visible software openings appeared at Illumina, Vannevar Labs, Accenture Federal Services, Lilly, Sony, Sharp HealthCare, Leidos, Becton Dickinson, and Collins Aerospace. A separate cybersecurity proxy points to about 5,563 openings in the San Diego-Carlsbad region, suggesting security demand is broader than the software-engineer snapshot alone. The practical takeaway is that hardware-adjacent software, defense-cleared work, biotech and healthcare engineering, and security-heavy infrastructure are better bets than waiting for a large wave of remote consumer-app hiring. Only about 5% of sampled roles were remote, and Lilly's local Senior AI Software Engineer example shows how software demand is increasingly tied to applied AI inside domain businesses rather than standalone software firms.
Which employers are hiring the most Software, IT & Cybersecurity talent in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?
Recent postings show the most activity from QUALCOMM, Inc. (75 postings), Northrop Grumman (50 postings), Apple, Inc. (30 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.
Can Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA be done remotely?
Of recent postings, 5% are remote and 20% hybrid, with 75% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.
How current are these listings?
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