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11 results for Software Engineer in Carlsbad, CA

Software Engineer I
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Software Engineer to support the development, testing, and sustainment of mission‑critical software that delivers dependable navigation data to U.S. Navy surface ships. This is a 100% onsite opportunity that provides strong mentorship, structured learning, and hands‑on exposure to Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD workflows within a collaborative engineering environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>·      Develop and enhance software features under the guidance of senior engineers.</p><p>·      Assist with debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects.</p><p>·      Contribute to automated testing and participate in CI/CD‑driven build and integration processes.</p><p>·      Support software design tasks, including documentation and interface definition.</p><p>·      Work within an Agile team, participating in standups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews.</p><p>·      Follow secure coding standards and support DevSecOps‑aligned workflows.</p><p>·      Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams.</p><p>·      Maintain technical documentation to support reviews, audits, and configuration management.</p>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Software Developer
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 60 - 70 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to support front-end engineering automation and data-driven solutions in a highly collaborative environment. This role focuses on designing, developing, and enhancing software applications that support engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise data workflows.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong full-stack awareness (leaning front-end), a solid foundation in modern development practices, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, business, and product stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and automation solutions</li><li>Architect end-to-end data solutions across multiple domains and business units</li><li>Build and enhance front-end applications that support engineering and operational workflows</li><li>Follow established software development processes, including CI/CD best practices</li><li>Debug, troubleshoot, and continuously improve application performance and reliability</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, business stakeholders) to define requirements</li><li>Integrate new systems, tools, and software updates into production environments</li><li>Support pre-production engineering efforts and tooling development</li><li>Work with external vendors and software providers to resolve issues and drive enhancements</li><li>Document code, processes, and system requirements for maintainability and scalability</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across tooling, workflows, and data distribution processes</li><li>Ensure alignment with business objectives around quality, cost, delivery, and productivity</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Software Engineer II
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 50 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Software Engineer II</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> San Diego, CA ( Onsite)</p><p><strong>Secret Clearance Preferred</strong></p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> 26-Week Contract (Potential Extension or Conversion)</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Software Engineer II to support the development and sustainment of mission-critical navigation software systems. This role contributes to a real-time, GPS-based data fusion and distribution platform that integrates inputs from multiple sensors to deliver accurate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data in support of maritime operations.</p><p>This position requires onsite collaboration and active participation in Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows.</p><p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop, debug, and enhance software functionality for complex, real-time systems</li><li>Participate in software design, including architecture discussions and interface definitions</li><li>Investigate and resolve system-level issues involving software, networking, and sensor data</li><li>Build and maintain automated tests and support CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Collaborate with systems engineering to validate requirements and ensure traceability</li><li>Contribute to Agile processes, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical reviews</li><li>Support DevSecOps initiatives, including secure coding, automated builds, and continuous delivery</li><li>Maintain technical documentation and participate in configuration and change management processes</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Sr. Software Engineer
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 82 - 88 USD / Hourly
  • <p>**** For Faster response on the position, please send a message to Jimmy Escobar on LinkedIn or send an email to Jimmy.Escobar@roberthalf(.com) with your resume. ****</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer to support the design and delivery of modern software solutions that power high-volume manufacturing operations in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments and enjoys building reliable full-stack applications that connect software with real-world production needs. The role offers the opportunity to work across engineering, product, and factory teams to improve critical systems, enhance application quality, and help scale tools used on the manufacturing floor.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, build, and deliver new capabilities for a production software platform that supports manufacturing operations and business-critical workflows.</p><p>• Strengthen application reliability by contributing well-structured code, expanding automated test coverage, and promoting sound engineering practices across the team.</p><p>• Use advanced AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and help enhance internal tooling that supports software delivery.</p><p>• Work closely with factory personnel to create software solutions that enable efficient, high-throughput manufacturing for complex hardware programs.</p><p>• Participate in a support rotation to troubleshoot production issues, restore service quickly, and maintain system availability for factory users.</p><p>• Partner with architecture, product, design, factory systems, and digital tooling teams to translate operational needs into scalable technical solutions.</p><p>• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications using modern technologies, ensuring strong performance, usability, and long-term maintainability.</p><p>• Contribute to software platforms that integrate with enterprise and manufacturing systems in environments where uptime and consistency are essential.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z
.NET Developer
  • Oceanside, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a skilled .NET Developer to design, develop and maintain software applications using Microsoft .NET technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience building scalable, high-quality applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design, develop, test and maintain applications using .NET frameworks and C#</li><li>Build and support web-based applications, APIs and backend services</li><li>Collaborate with business analysts, project managers and other developers to gather requirements and deliver solutions</li><li>Troubleshoot, debug and resolve software defects and performance issues</li><li>Write clean, scalable and well-documented code</li><li>Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices</li><li>Integrate applications with databases, third-party tools and cloud services</li><li>Support application deployment, upgrades and ongoing maintenance</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Systems Engineer II
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 45 - 50 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Systems Engineer II</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> San Diego, CA (100% Onsite)</p><p><strong>Security Clearance: </strong>Active and transferable U.S. Secret security clearance (preferred)</p><p><strong>Job Type:</strong> 26-Week Contract (Potential Extension or Conversion)</p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a Systems Engineer II to support the development and sustainment of mission-critical navigation systems for maritime environments. This role focuses on contributing to a real-time, GPS-based data fusion and distribution system that integrates multiple navigation sensor inputs to deliver accurate and reliable positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) data.</p><p>This is an onsite position requiring close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced, Agile environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute automated and manual test procedures to validate GPS-based systems</li><li>Perform system verification and validation (V&amp;V) activities for complex, integrated systems</li><li>Analyze and troubleshoot software, hardware, and network issues</li><li>Support requirements development and decomposition in collaboration with subject matter experts</li><li>Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams to resolve technical issues</li><li>Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and execution</li><li>Document test results and support system-level validation during customer test events</li><li>Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, and issues</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 93.67 - 108.46 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join a machinery manufacturing organization in Irvine, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders to turn practical needs into scalable AI-driven solutions, with a strong focus on Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, and workflow automation. This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines hands-on development skills with solution architecture experience and can move ideas quickly from proof of concept into production-ready delivery.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with departments such as HR, Finance, and Marketing to uncover high-value AI opportunities and define solution goals.<br>• Convert business needs into technical designs for agent-based applications and intelligent workflow solutions.<br>• Build and enhance AI agents using Copilot Studio along with Microsoft Power Platform technologies.<br>• Develop automated, multi-step processes through Power Automate and connected enterprise integrations.<br>• Produce architecture documentation and implementation plans that support secure, scalable deployment.<br>• Provide technical direction and day-to-day guidance to distributed engineering resources, including offshore team members.<br>• Deliver working solutions within short engagement cycles while maintaining quality and business alignment.<br>• Lead initiatives from early prototype stages through enterprise deployment and operational readiness.<br>• Present proposed designs and completed solutions to architecture, security, and cloud governance stakeholders.
  • 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z
Visual Designer
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25.3365 - 29.337 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Visual Designer to join our team on a Contract basis in California. This short-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can step in quickly and provide strong design support for a flight manual currently nearing completion. The role is based on-site and requires strong command of Adobe InDesign along with other core Adobe Creative Cloud applications.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Refine and complete layout work for a flight manual, ensuring the final document is accurate, visually consistent, and ready for delivery.<br>• Use Adobe InDesign extensively to build, edit, and format pages with close attention to typography, spacing, and document structure.<br>• Apply supporting design work in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop to prepare graphics and enhance visual presentation where needed.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in the California office to address updates, incorporate feedback, and keep the project moving on schedule.<br>• Maintain brand and formatting consistency across the full document while resolving design issues efficiently within a tight timeline.<br>• Manage assigned tasks independently during the 4-5 day engagement and deliver high-quality output within standard business hours.
  • 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Telecom Engineer
  • San Ysidro, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 35 - 45 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Telecom Engineer</strong> with strong expertise in <strong>Cisco Webex Calling</strong> and enterprise telephony environments. This role will be responsible for administering and supporting voice systems, including <strong>creating stations, work groups, and call center groups</strong>, as well as leading troubleshooting efforts across telecom operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who can drive issue resolution, support end users, and help optimize call flow and voice infrastructure performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and support telecom systems with a focus on <strong>Cisco Webex Calling</strong></li><li>Create, configure, and manage <strong>stations</strong>, <strong>work groups</strong>, and <strong>call center groups</strong></li><li>Provision users, assign devices, manage extensions, and maintain calling features</li><li>Lead troubleshooting for telecom and voice-related issues, including escalations and root cause analysis</li><li>Monitor system performance and ensure reliable voice service delivery across the organization</li><li>Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to resolve complex telephony issues</li><li>Support call routing, auto attendants, hunt groups, and contact center-related configurations</li><li>Document telecom processes, changes, and troubleshooting procedures</li><li>Assist with telecom upgrades, migrations, and ongoing system improvements</li><li>Provide technical guidance and leadership during incidents and service-impacting events</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
Sr. Salesforce Developer
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 65 - 80 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We’re seeking a hands-on Senior Salesforce Developer to lead development efforts across a highly integrated Salesforce environment. This role requires someone who can jump into coding immediately, support ongoing initiatives, and take ownership of solutions while guiding offshore resources. This is a highly technical, integration-heavy role supporting both internal and customer-facing systems.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Lead design and development of Salesforce solutions across Sales Cloud and Marketing Cloud</li><li>Build and maintain custom functionality using Apex, Lightning components, and APIs </li><li>Own integrations between Salesforce and external systems using REST/SOAP APIs and middleware </li><li>Conduct code reviews, support releases, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions</li><li>Troubleshoot data and integration issues—identify root cause across connected systems</li><li>Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into solutions</li><li>Lead and mentor offshore development resources; step in for hands-on development when needed</li><li>Support agile processes including daily standups, sprint planning, and delivery</li></ul>
  • 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
Technical Project Manager (AI/ML)
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 48 - 55 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half is currently seeking an AI Project Manager for a client located in Irvine, CA. AI Project Manager will be responsible for leading the intake, prioritization, and delivery of high-impact artificial intelligence initiatives across R&amp;D, manufacturing, and enterprise automation functions. This role will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, PMO, and technical AI engineering teams to ensure successful execution of 3–6 concurrent AI/ML projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>·        Manage intake and prioritization of new AI initiatives</p><p>·        Drive end-to-end delivery of 3–6 AI/ML projects</p><p>·        Partner with stakeholders and PMO to evaluate demand and prioritize work</p><p>·        Collaborate with AI engineers to define requirements, scope projects, and drive execution</p><p>·        Translate business needs into technical requirements and delivery plans</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Areas</strong></p><p>·        AI for R&amp;D engineering (design solutions, process automation, research workflows)</p><p>·        Manufacturing AI use cases (computer vision, defect detection, production data analysis)</p><p>·        Transitioning spreadsheet-based analysis to AI-driven insights</p><p>·        Additional automation initiatives including HR workflows</p>
  • 2026-05-04T00:00:00Z