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InnoPhase IoT logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, CA or San Jose, CA

About InnoPhase IoTAt InnoPhase IoT, we pride ourselves on our innovative culture that thrives on collaboration and creativity. Join a diverse team of talented professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology in a vibrant startup environment. Here, you'll not only contribute to cutting-edge projects but also learn and grow through …

Apr 15, 2025
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Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California, United States

About InnoPhase IoTIf you are eager to collaborate with a talented team from diverse backgrounds, share a commitment to innovation, and thrive in a dynamic environment focused on cutting-edge technology, then InnoPhase IoT is your ideal workplace. Our culture celebrates achievements and encourages learning across various domains—no two days are the same!We seek individuals who aspire to excellence! If you excel in your field, you can choose to work anywhere. However, if you are at the top of your game, join us at InnoPhase IoT!Overview of the RoleAs a Principal Engineer in Physical Design, you will oversee the complete System on Chip (SoC) implementation and verification process, from RTL to GDS. Your responsibilities will encompass floorplanning, placement and routing, clock tree synthesis (CTS), static timing analysis (STA), and signoff on low-power SoCs. You will be part of a committed engineering team striving to innovate within a leading fabless wireless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low power wireless solutions.

Sep 17, 2025
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Syntiant Corp. logo
Full-time|$190K/yr - $220K/yr|On-site|San Diego, California, United States

Role Overview Syntiant Corp. seeks a Lead Digital Design Engineer to help shape advanced digital systems for MEMS microphones. This role focuses on architecting and designing digital building blocks, working closely with analog/mixed-signal engineers, test development specialists, and other team members. The position plays a central part in developing high-performance, low-power ASICs, guiding projects from initial concept to large-scale production. Main Responsibilities Work with project teams to define digital architecture and design requirements. Carry out RTL design and synthesis, overseeing the transition from RTL to GDS. Develop a thorough digital verification plan. Partner with digital verification engineers to validate digital systems and components. Create and refine low-power audio signal processing architectures. Location San Diego, California, United States

Apr 15, 2026
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Shield AI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California

Join Shield AI as a Senior Staff Designer!At Shield AI, founded in 2015, we are a pioneering deep-tech company committed to safeguarding service members and civilians through intelligent systems. Our innovative product lines, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft and the Hivemind solutions, are utilized globally, with offices across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. For further details, please visit www.shield.ai and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.The Senior Staff Designer position within our Hivemind organization involves tackling intricate User Experience and Product Design challenges that encompass the full spectrum of user interactions in developing, deploying, testing, and evaluating autonomy solutions. Our Hivemind products cater to diverse user roles, including external operators of autonomous systems, test engineers evaluating systems in various environments, and AI engineers refining autonomy architectures. A significant focus of our products is on developer-centric software tools (such as SDKs and CLIs), and we are seeking designers with relevant experience to contribute to these areas. Additionally, our products leverage web technologies and user interfaces to facilitate configuration management, scenario design, mission planning, and testing processes. The workflows supported by these products are varied, ranging from the immersive experiences of operators using ground-control-station clients to autonomy engineers working within an Integrated Development Environment, to test engineers utilizing web portals and CLI tools. As such, Hivemind represents a sophisticated and technical product that enables intricate workflows across multiple collaborative teams.

Jan 7, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|San Diego

Join ServiceNow as a Senior Staff Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing cutting-edge software solutions that drive our business forward. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance our platforms while ensuring the highest quality and performance standards.

Jan 15, 2026
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Shield AI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California

About Shield AI:Established in 2015, Shield AI is a pioneering deep-tech company dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through innovative intelligent systems. Our portfolio features cutting-edge products such as the V-BAT and X-BAT unmanned aircraft, along with the Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines. With a global presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our technology plays a vital role in operations worldwide. To learn more, visit www.shield.ai, and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.Job Overview:We are actively seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to spearhead the design and development of advanced network emulation capabilities within our simulation environment. As a key member of the Hivemind Foundations team, you will create radio models to simulate networking behavior, incorporating dynamic routing effects, environmental interference, and signal degradation. Your contributions will enhance the realistic assessment of autonomy performance in contested and degraded network conditions, utilized across internal simulation environments, autonomy development processes, validation by testing and QA teams, and external customer mission rehearsals. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of simulation, networking, and RF systems, directly impacting our capacity to deploy resilient autonomous systems in real-world operational settings.

Jan 7, 2026
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Shield AI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company dedicated to safeguarding service members and civilians through advanced intelligent systems. Our innovative products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With a global presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s cutting-edge technology supports military operations worldwide. Discover more at www.shield.ai. Connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. This role is perfect for driven individuals who excel at creating sophisticated perception systems that empower autonomous aircraft to function efficiently in intricate and challenging environments. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in developing real-time object detection, sensor fusion, and state estimation algorithms, utilizing data from various mission sensors including EO/IR cameras, radars, and IMUs. A strong foundation in algorithmic thinking, extensive knowledge of airborne sensing systems, and the ability to produce high-performance software in both simulated and real-world scenarios are essential.At Shield AI, we are committed to pioneering state-of-the-art autonomy for unmanned aircraft across all Department of Defense (DoD) domains, including air, sea, and land. Our Perception Engineers play a crucial role in establishing the situational awareness that forms the backbone of our autonomy solutions, ensuring our systems can swiftly, accurately, and resiliently comprehend and react to their operational environments.

Aug 15, 2025
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Tendo logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, CA

We seek an innovative and passionate Senior Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of transformative healthcare software aimed at significantly enhancing the experiences of patients, clinicians, and caregivers. In this pivotal role, you will guide a talented team through the crucial early stages of product development while also contributing your own coding expertise and expanding your skill set.The ideal candidate boasts extensive full stack experience in crafting SaaS and/or Cloud Native solutions tailored for the regulated healthcare industry. You will possess significant knowledge in advanced technologies, including distributed microservice architecture, Go, Ent, gRPC, Twirp, and AWS services such as EventBridge and Aurora. Your ability to share insights and mentor developing team members will be essential for our growth.As a Senior Principal Software Engineer, you will thrive in an Agile, collaborative setting alongside product managers, designers, external partners, and fellow engineers, all working together to create high-quality, consumer-focused products from the ground up.About TendoJoin a mission-driven team making a real difference!At Tendo, we are rapidly expanding, fostering a culture that empowers teams and individuals to excel. Our commitment to a team-oriented environment has earned us recognition as one of Forbes’ Top Startup Employers for both 2024 and 2025. Guided by an experienced leadership team, we uphold our values and continuously seek motivated individuals from diverse backgrounds to enhance the care journey for all stakeholders by developing intuitive, user-friendly software.If you are excited to work with cutting-edge technologies and want to be part of a growing team that is reshaping the healthcare landscape, we invite you to apply today!

Apr 29, 2024
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Shield AI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California

Join Shield AI, a pioneering venture-backed deep-tech company established in 2015, committed to safeguarding service members and civilians through innovative intelligent systems. Our cutting-edge products, including the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft as well as the Hivemind product lines, are revolutionizing defense technology. With a global presence across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, our technology plays a crucial role in operations around the world. To learn more about our mission and advancements, visit www.shield.ai or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.Job Overview:We are on the lookout for a talented Aircraft Configuration Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation autonomous UAVs. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate on the design, optimization, and integration of aircraft configurations, ensuring seamless harmonization of vehicle aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and mission systems, all aimed at achieving superior performance, manufacturability, and operational effectiveness.This position is an excellent fit for mechanical or aerospace engineers who are passionate about cutting-edge aircraft design, multi-disciplinary systems integration, and iterative prototyping in a fast-paced defense technology environment.

Oct 17, 2025
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InnoPhase IoT logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California, United States

About InnoPhase IoTAt InnoPhase IoT, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic environment where talented individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to innovate and excel. If you share our passion for working smart, celebrating achievements, and exploring groundbreaking technologies within a close-knit team, you'll thrive here.We are on the lookout for exceptional talent! If you excel in your field and seek to challenge yourself, join us at InnoPhase IoT!We are currently seeking a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to enhance our collaborative team dedicated to crafting resilient firmware for the next generation of IoT devices. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing firmware, device drivers, and facilitating system integration for our ULP IoT solutions, with a keen focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Proficiency in TrustZone and Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) is essential.Key Responsibilities:• Design and develop embedded firmware for IoT devices, targeting ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.• Experience with ARM TrustZone and Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) for secure firmware partitioning preferred.• Implement and optimize low-level drivers, integrating with hardware abstraction layers (HAL).• Develop secure boot and firmware update mechanisms to ensure robust device operation.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, security) to define and implement firmware features.• Debug, test, and validate firmware on target hardware using J-Link, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.• Contribute to the documentation of firmware architecture, design decisions, and implementation details.• Focus on security-oriented system design, including secure boot and trusted execution environments.• Handle memory partitioning and isolation within ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers.• Ensure secure OTA updates and lifecycle management for IoT devices.

Jul 17, 2025
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Scalian logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego

Join Scalian as an FPGA Design Engineer specializing in FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) systems for SPU (Signal Processing Unit) applications. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in FPGA design to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance the efficiency and reliability of advanced aerospace systems.

Apr 10, 2026
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Shield AI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California

Join Shield AI as a Principal Engineer in Mission Systems where you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing advanced technology solutions. In this position, you will lead engineering efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge systems that enhance mission effectiveness. If you are passionate about technology and driven to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Mar 18, 2026
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Shield AI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California

Join Shield AI as a Senior Staff Systems Engineer!At Shield AI, we are driven by our commitment to safeguarding service members and civilians through innovative technology. Since our inception in 2015, we have developed groundbreaking products such as the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, along with the Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines. Our global presence spans across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, ensuring our advanced technology supports missions worldwide.Job Responsibilities:As a Senior Staff Systems Engineer in our next-gen UAS program, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and integrating state-of-the-art autonomous aircraft systems tailored for national defense. Your role will involve leading the technical execution of system architecture, ensuring the flawless integration of avionics, autonomy, propulsion, sensor payloads, and mission-critical systems.This position demands a profound understanding of aerospace systems engineering, autonomy, and complex system integration. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams in hardware, software, autonomy, flight operations, and manufacturing to create a scalable, mission-ready platform adept at functioning in contested environments.Your expertise will be vital in defining system requirements and architectures through model-based systems engineering, conducting trade studies, ensuring adherence to military and aviation standards, and supporting the aircraft through flight testing and operational deployment.

Oct 9, 2025
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Brain Corporation logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, CA

Brain Corporation is seeking a Principal Software Engineer, Cloud, to help shape the next generation of cloud-based solutions. This position is based in San Diego, CA. Role overview This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing software systems that support and enhance Brain Corporation's product offerings. The Principal Software Engineer will draw on deep technical experience to create solutions that improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of the company’s cloud infrastructure. Collaboration and mentorship Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Principal Software Engineer will participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers. Collaboration is central to this position, ensuring that technical standards are met and knowledge is shared across the team. Impact Contributions in this role have a direct effect on the quality and robustness of Brain Corporation’s cloud systems, supporting the company’s ongoing innovation in cloud technology.

Apr 28, 2026
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Coffman Engineers, Inc. logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego

Join Coffman Engineers, Inc. as a Senior Plumbing Designer, where you will leverage your extensive expertise to design innovative plumbing systems for a variety of projects. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with a dynamic team of professionals.

Mar 30, 2026
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Principal Software Reverse Engineer

Systems Technology Research

Full-time|$204K/yr - $284K/yr|On-site|San Diego, CA

Join the team at Systems Technology Research (STR) as a Principal Software Reverse Engineer, where your expertise in research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems will be valued. This position is part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on pioneering technologies that significantly impact national security. You will play a crucial role at the intersection of computing and real-world physical systems. We cherish the unique skills and diverse perspectives each employee brings, which are vital for delivering innovative solutions to our clients.Note: This position requires on-site work and an Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance.Key Responsibilities:Conduct reverse engineering of complex software or firmware, including Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware on unconventional architectures.Create and utilize automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to analyze protocols, interfaces, and functionalities of target systems.Develop cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.Lead cross-disciplinary teams to address complex challenges across various technologies.Engage in vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, and mitigation strategies for a diverse range of targets.Perform technical marketing to existing and prospective clients.Contribute to the development of technical proposals through idea generation, writing, and editing.Document, showcase, and present research findings.Tackle real-world challenges that enhance national security.

Mar 6, 2026
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webstacks logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, CA

Join webstacks as a Senior Designer and play a pivotal role in shaping our design vision. You will lead design projects from conception to execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create visually stunning and user-centric digital experiences. If you are passionate about innovative design and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Feb 26, 2026
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Senior Product Designer

Art of Problem Solving

Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California, United States

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the educational sector? Join Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) as a Senior Product Designer, where your creativity will shape innovative and immersive experiences across our educational platforms, inspiring the next generation of problem solvers.Responsibilities:Design engaging user experiences across our diverse range of educational products.Work collaboratively with Product and Marketing teams to establish design strategies, optimize existing user interfaces, and innovate user interfaces for new products and features.Visualize ideas through storyboards, user flows, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes to foster an iterative design process.Partner with Engineering and Project Management to translate design concepts into delightful user experiences.Deliver design solutions that account for engineering feasibility and technical requirements.Promote a user-centric and data-driven culture by conducting research, user testing, and analyzing outcomes from design projects.Lead the development of processes, standards, and best practices for design, testing, and research.Mentor junior designers, fostering their growth and skills.

May 4, 2026
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Shield AI logo
Full-time|On-site|San Diego, California

About Shield AI: Established in 2015, Shield AI is a cutting-edge, venture-backed deep-tech company dedicated to safeguarding both service members and civilians through the development of intelligent systems. Our innovative product lineup includes the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, along with the Hivemind Enterprise and Hivemind Vision product lines. With a global presence spanning offices and facilities in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, our technology plays a pivotal role in supporting operations around the world. Learn more at www.shield.ai and connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer specializing in Test & Evaluation. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, planning, and executing all phases of integration testing for our X-BAT platform. This encompasses developmental, functional, and qualification testing for flight vehicles, subsystems, and ground support equipment, ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Apr 6, 2026
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Full-time|On-site|United States – San Diego

Role Overview Link is hiring a Senior Design Strategist in San Diego. This position calls for both creative thinking and strong analytical skills. The strategist will lead design projects and develop solutions that support the company’s vision and objectives. Turning complex concepts into actionable design strategies will play a central part in shaping user experiences and supporting business goals. What You Will Do Lead design projects from conception through execution Develop and communicate design strategies that align with company goals Work closely with product managers, engineers, and marketing teams to ensure design efforts are unified and effective Conduct user research to gather insights and inform design decisions Analyze market trends to identify opportunities and guide design direction Create frameworks to improve user engagement and experience Location This role is based in San Diego, United States.

Apr 18, 2026

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