Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Carlsbad, CA
Senior Software Development Engineer jobs in Carlsbad, California are available now at employers like Viasat, Rockstar Games, and Carlsmed and other local employers, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer with architect-level influence to join the Shared Business Applications team. This role is critical to scaling our global platform ecosystem, modernizing enterprise tooling, and driving AI-enabled transformation while maintaining compliance across commercial and government environments.
This is a high-impact role requiring deep technical expertise, strong leadership, and a strategic outlook to balance innovation, security, and operational excellence.
- Lead end-to-end architecture for critical engineering and enterprise applications (e.g., GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Artifactory, CI/CD toolchains, AI Assistants and Agents, time & attendance systems, Knowledge systems).
- Define and implement scalable, resilient architectures across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud). Establish and evolve architecture standards, design patterns, and integration strategies across the enterprise.
- Drive application portfolio simplification and modernization, supporting strategic goals such as portfolio reduction and cost optimization.
- Architect systems that meet strict security, compliance, and governance requirements, including CMMC, ISO27001, ITAR, and data sovereignty standards.
- Champion DevOps excellence, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), observability, and automation.
- Lead platform scalability and reliability initiatives, ensuring high availability (99%+ uptime), strong monitoring, and mature incident response practices.
- Serve as a technical leader and mentor, driving engineering best practices and influencing architecture decisions across teams.
- Support enterprise transformation initiatives, including vendor consolidation, cost optimization, and AI-driven efficiency gains.
This is a site‑based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek.
- Design and review solution architectures for new and existing platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams (engineering, security, compliance, product, functional groups) to deliver scalable and compliant solutions.
- Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical deep dives across teams.
- Build and improve CI/CD pipelines, automation workflows, and release processes.
- Monitor platform performance and reliability, driving improvements in uptime, incident reduction, and MTTR.
- Guide teams in implementing observability, telemetry, and alerting frameworks.
- Identify and eliminate technical debt through refactoring and modernization efforts.
- Contribute to AI integration initiatives, ensuring responsible usage, data governance, and seamless cross-platform operation.
- Mentor engineers and promote a culture of continuous improvement, ownership, and engineering excellence.
- Track and support delivery against OKRs, KPIs, budgets, and transformation goals.
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or enterprise architecture roles.
- Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale across hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
- Strong expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD, automation, IaC, and release engineering.
- Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms and developer tooling (e.g., GitHub, Jira, Artifactory, CI/CD systems).
- Deep understanding of system reliability, observability, and incident management frameworks.
- Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., government, defense, or highly compliant industries).
- Strong knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as CMMC, ISO27001, and data governance practices.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, or similar).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence interested parties and lead cross-team initiatives. May require direct reports.
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Experience with AI/ML platforms and integrating them into workflows.
- Familiarity with data federation, sovereignty, and governance strategies in distributed systems.
- Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid infrastructure patterns. Willingness to dive into new tech stacks.
- Experience driving large-scale transformation initiatives, such as:
- Application portfolio rationalization
- Vendor consolidation
- Platform cost optimization
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies and incremental modernization strategies.
- Strong track record of mentorship and technical leadership in complex organizations.
- Experience improving developer productivity and platform usability at scale.
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Who's Hiring
- Viasat19

- Rockstar Games2

- Carlsmed1C
- Danaher Corporation1

- Full Swing Golf1F
Top Industries Hiring
- Telecommunications19
- Electronics & Hardware18
- Technology & Software2
- Manufacturing1
Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Carlsbad: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior software development engineer jobs are there in Carlsbad?
There are 24+ senior software development engineer openings in Carlsbad, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Carlsbad employers hire.
Which companies hire senior software development engineers in Carlsbad?
Companies currently hiring senior software development engineers in Carlsbad include Viasat, Rockstar Games, and Carlsmed, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior software development engineer jobs in Carlsbad?
Yes. About 10% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Carlsbad are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Carlsbad.
Which industries hire the most senior software development engineers in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad senior software development engineer roles concentrate in Telecommunications, Electronics & Hardware, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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