Lead Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego, CA

Lead Software Engineer jobs in San Diego, California are open across the metro, with employers like Qualcomm, Apple, and PlayStation hiring at every experience level. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles59
Top employerQualcomm
Work type90% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring25

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Cubic Corporation
Principal Software Engineer Lead
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Cubic Corporation
Added 1w ago
Principal Software Engineer Lead
Cubic Corporation
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Northrop Grumman
Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack Software Discipline Lead)
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Northrop Grumman
Added 2w ago
Sr. Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack Software Discipline Lead)
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$158k - $289k/yr
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Software & Artificial Intelligence Engineer
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Added 2w ago
Lead Software & Artificial Intelligence Engineer
Trinity IT
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
$225k - $260k/yr
On-Site

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Northrop Grumman
Software Segment Lead - Staff Software Engineer
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Northrop Grumman
Added 1mo ago
Software Segment Lead - Staff Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$177k - $266k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Petco
Lead Software Engineer
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Petco
Added 2mo ago
Lead Software Engineer
Petco
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
$122k - $182k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Software Engineer Job Market in San Diego

Who's Hiring

  • Qualcomm
    Qualcomm14
  • Apple
    Apple7
  • PlayStation
    PlayStation7
  • Shield AI
    Shield AI4
  • Speechify
    Speechify2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software24
  • Electronics & Hardware17
  • Telecommunications10
  • Consulting & Professional Services6
  • Aerospace & Defense4

Lead Software Engineer Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions

How many lead software engineer jobs are there in San Diego?

There are 59+ lead software engineer openings in San Diego, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Diego employers hire.

Which companies hire lead software engineers in San Diego?

Employers hiring lead software engineers in San Diego include Qualcomm, Apple, and PlayStation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote lead software engineer jobs in San Diego?

Yes. About 10% of lead software engineer openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Diego.

Which industries hire the most lead software engineers in San Diego?

Most lead software engineer openings in San Diego sit in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Telecommunications, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

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