Last updated 2026-07-05
57 Software Engineering Leadership Jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Browse 57 Software Engineering Leadership jobs across San Diego, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
San Diego, CA, United States Software Engineering Leadership salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $131K | $154K–$213K | $260K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego metro | $179K | $143K-$207K | 74 postings |
| California | $213K | $180K-$252K | 2,154 postings |
| U.S. | $191K | $157K-$225K | 7,832 postings |
Pay visibility: 42 of 57 visible postings include structured pay data (74%).
Explore San Diego, CA, United States Software Engineering Leadership salary data.
Companies with current Software Engineering Leadership listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | 15 |
| Apple | 9 |
| Intuit | 6 |
| Qualcomm | 4 |
| Teradata | 4 |
| Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. | 3 |
| ServiceNow | 3 |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 57 | 100% |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by seniority
Common Software Engineering Leadership job titles
FAQ
- How many Software Engineering Leadership jobs are listed in San Diego, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 57 Software Engineering Leadership jobs in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Diego metro ($179K P50, $143K-$207K P25-P75, 74 postings) and California ($213K P50, $180K-$252K P25-P75, 2,154 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Software Engineering Leadership roles in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Northrop Grumman (15 jobs, 20%), Apple (9 jobs, 12%), Intuit (6 jobs, 8%), Qualcomm (4 jobs, 5%), and Teradata (4 jobs, 5%).
- What seniority levels are common for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Senior (42 jobs, 74%), Mid (13 jobs, 23%), and Entry (2 jobs, 4%).
- What work schedules are common for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (57 jobs, 100%).
- What Software Engineering Leadership job titles are common in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Software Engineer (4 jobs, 7%), Debt Solutions (2 jobs, 4%), Principal, AI Workflow Enablement Lead (2 jobs, 4%), Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform (2 jobs, 4%), and Senior Staff Software Engineer (2 jobs, 4%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (57 of 57). Senior-level roles account for 42 of 57 listings. 42 of 57 visible postings include structured pay data.
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1 DexCom Inc
Jul 3- Meet the team: Reporting to the Head of Software, the Senior Director of Software Engineering for Consumer Applications will lead…
- As part of Dexcom’s evolving Product Operating Model, this role will build and lead high-performing cross-functional software teams with cl…
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Teradata
Jul 2- You will work closely with: Sustaining and System Performance engineering teams SQLE and PDE engineering teams Storage, NOS, and execution‑…
- What You’ll Do In this role, you will lead sustaining and performance improvements across Teradata’s memory and execution systems, ensuring…
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ServiceNow
Jul 1- 12+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale distributed systems in production, with deep expertise running Kuber…
- Deep expertise in the core building blocks of a modern platform: the operator/controller pattern, infrastructure-as-code and control planes…
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Amazon
Jun 30- To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re expanding our team and looking for a Senior Engineer to lead the development of…
- Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of programming with at least one…
Hologic Careers
Jun 30- Participate and lead technical discussions about technology and infrastructure Define and execute projects independently, deal well with am…
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects.
Intuit
Jun 30- Staff Product Manager - Agentic AI (TurboTax) Company: Intuit Intuit TurboTax is building the future of Agentic tax preparation, leveraging…
- Lead the ideation, technical development, and launch of innovative agentic AI features and experiences, partnering deeply with AI/ML engine…
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Northrop Grumman
Jun 30- What You'll Get to Do: The software engineering manager will lead a section of approximately 10-15 application software engineers working…
- Manage compensation and career progression * Support the creation, updating, and maintenance of software engineering processes.
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Apple
Jun 29- Careers at Apple Work at Apple Life at Apple Profile Sign In Search Back to search results Senior Software Engineer…
- Act as the server-side technical lead for new features, partnering with iOS, hardware, and other service teams to influence and…
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Boozallen
Jun 25- Home / All Jobs Palantir Foundry Ontology Engineer San Diego, California, USA View Additional Locations Apply CREATE YOUR CAREER CREATE…
- Job Description Remote Work: No Job Number: R0242013 Location: San Diego,CA,US Share job via: Share Facebook LinkedIn X Email Additional…
Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform
- Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform San Diego, CA Role Overview Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Software…
- Requirements Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent and five (5) years of experience designing and deploying…
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PlayStation Global
Jun 25- Senior Software Engineer, Machine Learning Platform San Diego, CA Role Overview Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Senior Software…
- Requirements Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent and five (5) years of experience designing and deploying…
Senior Platform Engineer
- Responsibilities Own the security, scalability, resiliency, and evolution of the platform by driving strategic initiatives, platform roadma…
- Qualifications Required 8+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or Softwa…
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc.
Jun 23- You will work closely with AI Enablement, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high-impact AI capabilities that…
- This role sits within the AI Engineering function and contributes to translating business needs into production-grade AI systems under guid…
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Raft Company Website
Jun 22- About the Role: We are seeking a Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role…
- This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest…
Foresite Labs (Stealth Co)
Jun 19- This is a technical leadership role for an engineer who can design and deliver industrial-grade data processing infrastructure that operate…
- You will design systems that keep a complex multi-stage pipeline running continuously and reliably in a production lab environment, and…
Qualcomm
Jun 17- Staff Cloud Architect to own the strategy, architecture, and execution of our GitOps-driven platform engineering capabilities.
- This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for an IT architect who operates at the intersection of deep technical expertise and…
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LPL Financial
Jun 17- Lead solution planning, refinement, and execution, including whiteboarding, persona definition, journey mapping, and level‑of‑effort estima…
- 8+ years of experience guiding technical product development within a financial services or wealth management organization 5+ years of expe…
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Humanoid
Jun 12- You’ll partner with a senior level engineer and embedded in one of three critical workstreams—cloud control plane, manufacturing software,…
- Secure Manufacturing & Factory Flow — The software pipeline that takes a bare board in a contract manufacturer's facility and…
Becton Dickinson & Company
Jun 11- Duties & Responsibilities Own and evolve the architecture roadmap for a large‑scale platform over multiple years Provide technical directio…
- We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Architect to provide technical leadership for the architecture, design, and long‑term evolution…
Fuse Integration
Jun 2- Experience working with defense, aerospace, tactical communications, networking, C5ISR, edge compute, mission systems, or other mission-cri…
- Agile Execution – Strong experience managing Agile development cycles, backlogs, and sprint planning within multi-disciplinary teams.
LPA, Inc.
May 26- This role focuses on leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies to enhance processes across business development, fin…
- As part of the Business Technology team, the Power Platform Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining application…
BAE Systems
May 26- We are seeking talented and driven, Senior Principal level Software Engineers to help us create the world's most advanced solutions…
- Job Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and mentoring to an engineering team if needed Present the technical design at technical…
SOLV Energy, LLC
May 21- Job Description Summary: The Senior Director, Enterprise Technology is a strategic leadership role responsible for defining and executing t…
- This leader will oversee the Data Architecture & BI and Enterprise Applications teams, ensuring scalable, reliable, and leading technology…
Shield AI
May 20- The Hivemind Development Platform Manager will lead this team as they work with product teams, internal engineers, and customers to…
- What you'll do: Lead and grow the Hivemind Development Platform team - coach and develop engineers, manage performance, and foster…
Accenture Federal Services
May 18- Job Description: We are looking for a Senior AI / Software Platform Engineer to help drive the integration of AI-assisted…
- This role is focused on practical AI application within software engineering, including code intelligence, developer tooling, requirements-…
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