C++ Jobs in San Diego
123 live jobs using C++ in San Diego, updated daily. Apply directly on Haystack.
Last updated 27 August 2026. Job counts refresh daily.
As of 27 August 2026, Haystack lists 123 live C++ jobs in San Diego, with 42 added in the past week and typical advertised salaries of $115k to $178k. Employers hiring right now include Northrop Grumman, Shield AI Inc and Leidos. 4% of these roles are remote friendly.
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- ST
Lead Autonomy Software Engineer with Security Clearance
STR
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$174k - $225k/yrHybrid6 weeks agoMATLABMachine LearningC+++1Technology - BA
University - 2027 Summer Games Software Developer Intern - San D with Security Clearance
NewBooz Allen Hamilton
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$52.9k - $108k/yrOn-site22 hours agoSpringMachine LearningAssembly+6Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Space (R5338 with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site22 hours agoRoboticsC++PythonTechnology - RA
Senior Systems Engineer – Software Systems (Onsite)
NewRaytheon
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site2 days agoMATLABAgileAzure+5Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Exped with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site4 weeks agoDockerEmbedded SystemsRobotics+2Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapo with Security Clearance
Shield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site4 weeks agoDockerEmbedded SystemsC+++1Technology - SA
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Behaviors (R4588) with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$172.3k - $215k/yrHybrid22 hours agoRoboticsC++ROSTechnology - AS
Engineer Embedded Software 3
Apex Systems
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site7 weeks agoRustTCP/IPAgile+4Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Capabilities – Maritime (R5 with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-siteYesterdayRoboticsC++PythonTechnology - MI
Lead Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer with Security Clearance
NewMITRE Corporation
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$158.8k - $198.5k/yrOn-site22 hours agoC++JavaJavaScript+2TechnologyGet new C++ jobs in San Diego in your inbox
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- MI
Senior Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer with Security Clearance
NewMITRE Corporation
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$129.2k - $161.5k/yrOn-siteYesterdayC++JavaJavaScript+2Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer, Perception (R5420) with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸Hybrid22 hours agoMachine LearningRoboticsComputer Vision+4Technology - SA
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5208) with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site22 hours agoDockerShellEmbedded Systems+3Technology - SP
Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - San Diego, CA, USA
Speechify
San Diego🇺🇸2 weeks agoC#.NETC+++3Technology - SA
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Weapo with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-siteYesterdayEmbedded SystemsC++Technology - SA
Staff Engineer, Software - Autonomous Aircraft Integration (R498 with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-siteYesterdayShellEmbedded SystemsC+++2Technology - CI
Lead Communications Systems Engineer - Tactical Data Links
CHAOS Industries
San Diego🇺🇸1 week agoMATLABCDNC+++2Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration (R5200) with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$170k - $202k/yrOn-site22 hours agoDockerShellEmbedded Systems+3Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Emerg with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site22 hours agoDockerEmbedded SystemsRobotics+2Technology - LS
Director, Software Engineering
Logos Space
San Diego🇺🇸1 year agoDockerGCPAWS+6Technology - HA
Mission Software Engineer - San Diego
Havocai
San Diego🇺🇸Remote6 months agoRustRoboticsC+++3Technology - ST
Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer with Security Clearance
STR
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$110k - $151k/yrHybrid6 weeks agoEmbedded SystemsC++Git+1Technology - ST
Principal Software Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance
NewSTR
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$204k - $284k/yrOn-siteYesterdayEmbedded SystemsAssemblyC+++1Technology - NG
Sr Principal Software Engineer with Security Clearance
NewNorthrop Grumman
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$116.3k - $213.4k/yrOn-siteYesterdaySonarQubeAgileBamboo+6Technology - NG
Principal Software Engineer - Java with Security Clearance
NewNorthrop Grumman
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$114k - $171k/yrOn-siteYesterdayDockerMicroservicesMongoDB+19Technology - SA
Senior Software Engineer
NewSAIC
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$120.0k - $160k/yrRemote22 hours agoMongoDBMySQLOracle+9Technology - SA
Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Pilot Integration – Expedi with Security Clearance
NewShield AI Inc
San Diego, CA🇺🇸On-site22 hours agoDockerEmbedded SystemsC++Technology - BA
Data Engineer with Security Clearance
NewBooz Allen Hamilton
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$61.9k - $141k/yrOn-siteYesterdaySQLAWSETL+15Technology - ID
Systems Engineer - JobID-0209 with Security Clearance
NewInnovative Defense Technologies
San Diego, CA🇺🇸$90k - $150k/yrHybridYesterdayMATLABAgileC+++1Technology - MQ
Firmware Engineer 4
Monarch Quantum
San Diego, California🇺🇸On-site2 months agoEmbedded SystemsFPGAAgile+1Technology
Frequently asked questions
How many C++ jobs in San Diego are available?
Haystack currently lists 123 live C++ jobs in San Diego, with 42 added in the past week. Numbers refresh daily.
What do C++ jobs in San Diego pay?
Advertised salaries typically range from $115k to $178k per year, based on 75 live postings with advertised salaries.
Which companies are hiring for C++ jobs in San Diego?
Northrop Grumman, Shield AI Inc, Leidos, STR, Booz Allen Hamilton are actively hiring right now, alongside 34 other employers.
Are there remote C++ jobs in San Diego?
Yes. 5 of the current listings are remote friendly. Browse the remote-only view.