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 August 2026 report.

440 active openings in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, published within the last 30 days, across 186 employers. 37 were published in the last 48 hours and 141 in the last 7 days. As of September 25, 2026.

Use the government wage data as the anchor: software developers in the metro show a median annual wage of $163,270, with a 25th percentile of $128,590 and a 75th percentile of $193,980. For the broader Software, IT & Cybersecurity posting mix, recent listed salaries center on about $126k to $185k, with a broader 25th-75th band of about $100k to $220k; hourly postings center on about $31 to $48 per hour.

Full August 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 376 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $110,016 at the 25th percentile, $147,200 at the median and $184,075 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of September 25, 2026

Senior roles | Entry level | Remote | Posted this week

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IT Support Specialist

Soapy Joe's Car Wash | Santee, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-09-25

Soapy Joe's Group Inc is a family-owned car wash business with over 20 sites, known for environmental sustainability and community donations...

Provide hands-on IT support and field troubleshooting to maintain operational uptime across corporate and multiple car wash locations.

Manufacturing Application Systems Administrator

Voyager Technologies, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $90,000 - $130,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-25

Voyager Technologies is a defense, national security, and space technology company focused on mission-critical solutions.

Support, maintain, and improve enterprise applications used across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production planning.

Software Engineer

Giesecke & Devrient GmbH | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $135,815 - $141,130 yearly | Posted 2026-09-25

Giesecke+Devrient is a global SecurityTech company providing secure and innovative identity solutions to governments worldwide.

Design, develop, and expand the SDK and Demo App ecosystem for identity document scanning hardware across multi-device and network environments.

Sr. Full-Stack Software Engineer

Telesis Bio, Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-09-24

Telesis Bio accelerates the transition from digital biological design to physical experimentation for AI-driven drug discovery.

A senior full-stack engineer will design and maintain Python-based microservices, lead architectural decisions, and drive the transition to server-driven UI patterns.

Principal Software Engineer

ServiceNow | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $199,100 - $348,400 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

ServiceNow is a cloud platform providing digital workflow solutions for businesses and their employees.

Set technical direction for AI-driven model capabilities in the HR domain, focusing on agent architecture, evaluation infrastructure, and production safety.

Principal Software Engineer

ServiceNow | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $199,100 - $348,400 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

ServiceNow is an AI control tower for business reinvention, helping Fortune 500 companies work smarter, faster, and better.

Set technical direction for model-driven capability across the HR domain, including agentic and conversational experiences that interpret employee and manager intent.

Staff Software Engineer

ServiceNow | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Hybrid | $149,800 - $262,200 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

ServiceNow is an AI control tower for business reinvention, helping Fortune 500 companies work smarter, faster, and better.

Set technical direction for model-driven capability across the HR domain, including agentic and conversational experiences that interpret employee and manager intent.

Software Engineer, Applied AI

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

Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-09-24

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

Develop intelligent applications and systems using AI/ML to unlock hardware test data and enable engineers to create software tools.

Product Security Engineer

Soho Square Solutions | San Diego, California, United States

Contract | On-site | Posted 2026-09-24

Soho Square Solutions provides IT services, regulatory compliance, and project implementation for banking and investment clients.

A mid-to-senior level security role focused on designing secure architectures, managing risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance for medical device and cloud-connected platforms.

#Software Engineer

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

Full-time | On-site | $99,500 - $149,300 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

Qualcomm builds technologies for wireless, AI, and 6G to enable connected devices and smart cities.

Develop end-to-end solutions involving user space and kernel space for Android and Linux systems.

Senior Software Engineer

Cloudbeds | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | Remote | $140,000 - $180,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

Cloudbeds is a hospitality management system provider that powers properties across 150 countries.

Design, build, and operate customer-facing AI platform capabilities and agentic workflows using Python.

Senior Associate, SW Test Engineer

Harris Group | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $80,500 - $149,500 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

L3Harris Technologies is a defense technology company providing mission-critical solutions for national security.

Design and develop automated software test systems for RF hardware validation in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Staff Software Developer Supervisor

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

Full-time | $112,070 - $191,330 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, and advanced surv...

Lead a team of software engineers in developing mission-critical software solutions for aerospace and defense systems.

Senior Software Engineer

The Informatics Applications Group | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $110,000 - $140,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

TIAG delivers transformative technology solutions for the public sector and Department of Defense.

Design, build, and maintain full-stack software solutions using Python, Django, and React.

Software Engineer I

Thermo Fisher | Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

Full-time | Hybrid | Posted 2026-09-24

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every day by...

IT Cybersecurity Specialist (San Diego)

West 4th Strategy | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $125,000 - $180,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

West 4th Strategy delivers rapid response technology services and mission-focused solutions to civilian, defense, and homeland security cust...

Architect and implement ServiceNow specific security controls, develop and maintain the System Security Plan and RMF artifacts, and track the POA&M to remediate identified vulnerabilities.

Embedded Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems

Amazon | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $153,600 - $215,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

Amazon is a technology company focused on customer obsession, invention, operational excellence, and long-term thinking.

Architect and develop mission-critical firmware for satellite systems, focusing on secure ASIC boot operation, RF communication, and real-time embedded software.

EDA/CAD SW Engineer

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

Full-time | On-site | $101,400 - $152,200 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

Qualcomm builds technologies that expand what's possible, powering progress worldwide from wireless to AI.

Develop critical emulation CAD tools and algorithms for Qualcomm SoC needs while mentoring team members.

Associate Software Engineer

ResMed Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $89,000 - $133,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

Resmed pioneers innovative solutions for sleep and breathing health, including AI-powered digital health solutions and cloud-connected devic...

Design, build, test, and support cloud-native software applications for healthcare technology solutions.

Sr Software Design Assurance Engineer

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

Full-time | On-site | $95,900 - $159,900 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

Dexcom Corporation is a global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for diabetes management.

Lead and influence the application of software development and validation processes to ensure compliance and quality for embedded medical devices.

Software Engineer

Giesecke & Devrient GmbH | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $135,815 - $141,130 yearly | Posted 2026-09-24

Giesecke+Devrient is a global SecurityTech company that builds security technology for digital age trust.

Architect and develop core SDKs and demo applications for identity document scanning hardware using C++ and C#.

Staff Software Engineer - Back End

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

Full-time | On-site | $188,500 - $255,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-23

Intuit is a global technology platform providing financial management solutions for individuals and businesses.

Architect and develop scalable back-end applications while integrating AI technologies and mentoring junior engineers.

Principal Software Engineer - Java

Begell House Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $114,000 - $171,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-23

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems develops revolutionary systems impacting people's lives globally.

Lead software development for enterprise Java solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative Agile environment.

Staff Software Engineer - Embedded and Real Time

Begell House Inc. | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $177,000 - $265,600 yearly | Posted 2026-09-23

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems develops revolutionary systems impacting people's lives globally.

Design, develop, integrate, and test software for embedded and real-time systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Software Engineer

Leidos | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $107,900 - $195,050 yearly | Posted 2026-09-23

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations.

A Software Development Engineer role focused on designing, developing, and testing cross-platform applications for security and analytics sectors.

Software Engineer

Leidos | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | $87,100 - $157,450 yearly | Posted 2026-09-23

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations.

Design, develop, and optimize advanced algorithms and high-performance backend systems for scientific computing and defense sensor systems.

Senior Software Engineer

Rock Events LLC | San Diego, California, United States

Full-time | $112,000 - $239,000 yearly | Posted 2026-09-23

Eventsatmadison provides digital solutions for complex transactions, including mortgages, fintech, and real estate.

Build and scale full-stack applications using AI tools while collaborating with product and engineering teams.

OT Security Engineer (IT & OT Vulnerability Assessment)

HMG America | San Diego, California, United States

Contract | On-site | $80 - $85 hourly | Posted 2026-09-23

HMG America LLC provides IT solutions, staff augmentation, training, and research services.

Conduct onsite vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for industrial environments using specialized OT and IT security tools.

Senior Software ML Engineer - Watch Software

Apple, Inc. | Cupertino, California, United States

Full-time | On-site | Posted 2026-09-23

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

Develop innovative, machine learning-driven product features for Apple Watch and other hardware by training advanced models and performing rapid on-device prototyping.

Software Developer

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

Full-time | On-site | $71,950 - $109,885 yearly | Posted 2026-09-23

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.

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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 & Cybersecurity, but it is selective rather than easy. Local pay is strong—software developers show a median annual wage of $163,270, and recent posted salary ranges in the broader category center on about $126k to $185k—but the market is not broad-based: metro Information employment was down -6.5217% year-over-year in July 2026, and only about 10% of sampled postings were entry-level. California-wide occupation data points to more openings without much net job growth, with Software, IT & Cybersecurity postings up 24.4% year-over-year while employment is essentially flat, which usually means more selective hiring and more competition per opening rather than an easy boom.

Best positioned: Candidates with several years of experience in Python, C++, cloud, or DevSecOps work—and who are open to on-site San Diego roles in hardware, defense, or government-adjacent environments—have the clearest edge right now.

Main caution: The biggest trap is assuming San Diego's headline salaries make this an easy market; remote roles are scarce, cost of living is 47% above the national average, and entry-level openings are a small share of the local sample.

From the August 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 440 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

  1. QUALCOMM, Inc.: 57 open roles
  2. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.: 25 open roles
  3. Apple, Inc.: 24 open roles
  4. Northrop Grumman Corp.: 24 open roles
  5. Intuit, Inc.: 9 open roles
  6. Monarch Quantum: 8 open roles
  7. ServiceNow: 8 open roles
  8. Epsilon Systems: 7 open roles
  9. Leidos, Inc.: 7 open roles
  10. Amazon: 6 open roles

Where the openings are

Work arrangement

on-site 328 (78%), hybrid 73 (17%), remote 20 (5%)

Where the demand is

Real opportunity is not evenly spread across the whole tech stack. In the recent local posting sample, the most-active industries were computer hardware development at about 30%, aerospace & defense at about 15%, government & public sector at about 15%, software development at about 10%, and technology at about 10%. That makes San Diego less like a pure SaaS market and more like a hardware-plus-defense market with software layered into real products, platforms, and regulated systems. Employer concentration is healthier than in a one-company town. The sample shows more than 600 postings across more than 200 companies over the last 90 days, and hiring is fragmented across employers even though QUALCOMM, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., and Apple, Inc. were the most consistently active named employers. That lowers single-employer risk, but it also means you need several tailored versions of your story instead of one generic application. The practical constraint is work style and seniority. About 75% of sampled roles were on-site and about 20% hybrid, while the mix skewed toward mid, senior, and lead roles rather than entry level.

Where to focus: Prioritize employers where software touches hardware, defense, or regulated infrastructure, and pitch yourself as someone who can ship on-site, work across Python or C++ plus cloud tooling, and handle real systems rather than just web features.

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Questions about this market

What do Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles pay in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?

Use the government wage data as the anchor: software developers in the metro show a median annual wage of $163,270, with a 25th percentile of $128,590 and a 75th percentile of $193,980. For the broader Software, IT & Cybersecurity posting mix, recent listed salaries center on about $126k to $185k, with a broader 25th-75th band of about $100k to $220k; hourly postings center on about $31 to $48 per hour. This is a high-pay market by both local and broader standards: San Diego computer and mathematical occupations averaged about $134,035 annually versus about $79,061 across all local occupations, and California Software, IT & Cybersecurity openings carried a mean offered salary of about $138,969 in August 2026 (n=7,754).

Where is demand for Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA concentrated?

Real opportunity is not evenly spread across the whole tech stack. In the recent local posting sample, the most-active industries were computer hardware development at about 30%, aerospace & defense at about 15%, government & public sector at about 15%, software development at about 10%, and technology at about 10%. That makes San Diego less like a pure SaaS market and more like a hardware-plus-defense market with software layered into real products, platforms, and regulated systems. Employer concentration is healthier than in a one-company town. The sample shows more than 600 postings across more than 200 companies over the last 90 days, and hiring is fragmented across employers even though QUALCOMM, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corp., and Apple, Inc. were the most consistently active named employers. That lowers single-employer risk, but it also means you need several tailored versions of your story instead of one generic application. The practical constraint is work style and seniority. About 75% of sampled roles were on-site and about 20% hybrid, while the mix skewed toward mid, senior, and lead roles rather than entry level.

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 Corp. (40 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.

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