Demo

Software Developer

Haystack
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

  • Design, implement, and optimize advanced algorithms for sensor systems.
  • Engineer high-performance backend systems for scientific computing.
  • Integrate, refactor, and optimize scientific codebases for scalability and efficiency.
  • Translate and enhance existing code for GPU/CUDA acceleration and distributed execution.
  • Test, document, and evolve complex software within a Linux/Unix environment.
  • Contribute to a culture valuing technical rigor, creativity, and growth.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 6 years of backend software development experience, or Master's with 4 years.
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Expertise in C/C backend software development for performance-critical applications.
  • Proven experience with high-performance computing, parallel/distributed processing (e.g., MPI).
  • Hands-on experience with GPU/CUDA programming and optimization.
  • Proficiency in Linux/Unix development environments.

What's On Offer

  • Opportunity to work on impactful software for real-world missions.
  • Investment in professional growth through mentorship and hands-on innovation.
  • Collaborative team environment that values curiosity and technical expertise.
  • Competitive compensation package and benefits.

Apply via Haystack today!

Salary : $87,100 - $157,450

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Software Developer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Software Developer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$111,369 - $141,168
Income Estimation: 
$131,745 - $167,716
Income Estimation: 
$144,503 - $184,592
Income Estimation: 
$102,541 - $137,871
Income Estimation: 
$153,752 - $200,235
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Haystack

  • Haystack Washington, DC
  • We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role Work in a DevSecOps environment to ensure the availability of biometric systems and data. Lead the i... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Haystack Washington, DC
  • We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role Contribute to analytic development and mission-focused modernization across space-based GEOINT envir... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Haystack Washington, DC
  • We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role Serve as a senior technical contributor and analytic lead on complex, high-impact national security ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Haystack Seattle, WA
  • We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner! The Role Drive innovation in Mechanical Cooling and Controls systems for data centers. Define customer requir... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Software Developer jobs in the San Diego, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Actalent Chula Vista, CA
  • Job Title: Software Developer Job Description Design, develop, and maintain internal backend software systems across various entities while supporting and ... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Na Oiwi Kane San Diego, CA
  • Overview Job Title: Software Developer Location: San Diego, CA Overview: Rivet Operations Company is seeking a t highly skilled Software Developer to desig... more
  • 6 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!