C++ Jobs in San Diego
272 live jobs using C++ in San Diego, updated daily. Apply directly on Haystack.
Last updated 18 August 2026. Job counts refresh daily.
As of 18 August 2026, Haystack lists 272 live C++ jobs in San Diego, with 198 added in the past week and typical advertised salaries of $138k to $198k. Employers hiring right now include Qualcomm Technologies, Shield AI Inc and Northrop Grumman. 3% of these roles are remote friendly.
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Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer - Embedded with Security Clearance
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$114k - $171k/yrJust nowMATLABSOAPSonarQube+8 moreTechnologyNG - New
Wireless PHY Systems Engineer
Apple, Inc.
San Diego, CA🇺🇸3 hours agoMATLABFPGANumPy+4 moreTechnologyAP - New
Cyber Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
Peraton
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$112k - $179k/yr13 hours agoMicroservicesShellC+++5 moreTechnologyPE - New
Embedded Software Engineer
Apex Systems
San Diego, CA🇺🇸14 hours agoC#C++PythonTechnologyAS - New
Wireless Software Engineer
Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$103.6k - $155.4k/yr15 hours ago5GEmbedded SystemsC+++5 moreTechnologyQT - New
Software Engineer
Giesecke & Devrient America, Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$135.8k - $141.1k/yr16 hours agoEmbedded SystemsOpenCVC#+4 moreTechnologyG& - New
Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer with Security Clearance
STR
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$110k - $151k/yr17 hours agoEmbedded SystemsC++Git+2 moreTechnologyST - New
Systems Engineer - JobID-0209 with Security Clearance
Innovative Defense Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$90k - $150k/yr21 hours agoMATLABAgileC+++1 moreTechnologyID - New
Data Engineer
Booz Allen Hamilton
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$61.9k - $141k/yr23 hours agoSQLAWSETL+15 moreTechnologyBA - This week
Computational Electromagnetics (CEM) Research Scientist & Softwa with Security Clearance
UICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$150k - $160k/yrYesterdayFortranMATLABAgile+3 moreTemporary/CasualOtherUAGet new C++ jobs in San Diego in your inbox
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Sr Engineer, Machine Learning Engineering (ML Apps)
Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$140.8k - $211.2k/yrYesterdayDockerMachine LearningRobotics+10 moreTechnologyQT - This week
Cellular System Engineer
Apple, Inc.
San Diego, CA🇺🇸YesterdayMATLAB5GC+++1 moreTechnologyAP - This week
Senior Software Automation Engineer (Hybrid- San Diego, CA)
Insulet
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$140.8k - $211.2k/yrYesterdayAgileC++Java+3 moreTechnologyIN - This week
Senior Software Engineer, Perception (R5420) with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸YesterdayMachine LearningRoboticsComputer Vision+4 moreTechnologySA - This week
Sr. Staff Engineer - Wearables
Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$162.6k - $244k/yrYesterdayEmbedded SystemsC++Java+3 moreTechnologyQT - This week
Graphics Software Engineer, Staff
Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$141.6k - $212.4k/yrYesterdayC++PerlPython+1 moreTechnologyQT - This week
C++ Storage Developer
Echo IT Solutions, Inc.
San Diego, CA🇺🇸2 days agoC++PythonTechnologyEI - This week
SoC Systems & Infrastructure Engineer (Design Validation Debug FPGA Emulation Software)
Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$98.5k - $147.7k/yr2 days agoEdge ComputingEmbedded SystemsFPGA+8 moreTechnologyQT - This week
Software Engineer, Embedded Linux
Trellisware Technologies, Inc.
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$115k - $200k/yr2 days agoC++PythonUnityTechnologyTT - This week
Software Engineer, Embedded Linux - Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Trellisware Technologies, Inc.
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$115k - $200k/yr2 days agoDroneC++HTTP+3 moreTechnologyTT - This week
Software Engineer, Modem BSP
Trellisware Technologies, Inc.
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$115k - $200k/yr2 days agoEmbedded SystemsC++Python+1 moreTechnologyTT - This week
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Trellisware Technologies, Inc.
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$115k - $200k/yr2 days agoC++PythonUnityTechnologyTT - This week
Data Engineer with Security Clearance
Booz Allen Hamilton
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$61.9k - $141k/yr2 days agoSQLAWSETL+15 moreTechnologyBA - This week
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapo with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸3 days agoDockerEmbedded SystemsC+++1 moreTechnologySA - This week
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Exped with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸3 days agoDockerEmbedded SystemsRobotics+2 moreTechnologySA - This week
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$172.3k - $215k/yr3 days agoRoboticsC++ROS+1 moreTechnologySA - This week
Senior Engineer, Software Systems (R4903) with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸3 days agoAssemblyC++PythonTechnologySA - This week
Senior Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R52 with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸3 days agoShellEmbedded SystemsC+++2 moreTechnologySA - This week
Staff Engineer, Software, GCS - C++ (R5189) with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$64/hr3 days agoDockerC++Kubernetes+2 moreTechnologySA - This week
Senior Engineer - Machine Learning
Qualcomm Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$140.8k - $211.2k/yr3 days agoDockerMicroservicesRust+10 moreTechnologyQT
Frequently asked questions
How many C++ jobs in San Diego are available?
Haystack currently lists 272 live C++ jobs in San Diego, with 198 added in the past week. Numbers refresh daily.
What do C++ jobs in San Diego pay?
Advertised salaries typically range from $138k to $198k per year, based on 199 live postings with advertised salaries.
Which companies are hiring for C++ jobs in San Diego?
Qualcomm Technologies, Shield AI Inc, Northrop Grumman, Apple, Inc., STR are actively hiring right now, alongside 51 other employers.
Are there remote C++ jobs in San Diego?
Yes. 7 of the current listings are remote friendly. Browse the remote-only view.