How many startup jobs are in San Diego?

There are currently 279 open roles in San Diego on BuildList, refreshed hourly from company career pages.

Which industries are hiring in San Diego?

Roles in San Diego span AI, defense, aerospace, robotics, energy, and more. Filter by sector or role type to narrow the list to what you're after.

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Yes — alongside San Diego openings you can switch to the remote view to see fully-remote roles at the same companies building the future.

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San Diego Startup Jobs — 279 Open Roles — Page 5

Blue Origin Technical Program Manager, RFIC and mmWave Development - TeraWave

Remote · San Diego, CA · Cupertino, CA

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Staff / Principal
Sector: Aerospace

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Shield AI Senior Platform Engineer (R5827)

San Diego, CA · San Mateo, CA · Dallas, TX · Seattle, WA · Washington, D.C.

$118k–$177k / year

Job type: Infrastructure, IT, & Security
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Defense

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Saronic Security Engineer, Cloud Security

Austin, TX · San Diego, CA

Job type: Infrastructure, IT, & Security
Seniority: Mid-Level
Sector: Defense

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Firestorm Associate Product Manager

San Diego, CA

$100k–$125k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Entry-Level
Sector: Defense

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Reliable Robotics Systems Engineer - Mission Definition

Remote · Mountain View, CA · San Diego, CA

$190k–$300k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Aerospace

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Blue Origin Technical Program Manager, SoC Development – TeraWave

San Diego, CA

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Staff / Principal
Sector: Aerospace

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Shield AI Staff Engineer, Perception Software (R5911)

San Diego, CA

$200k–$300k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level
Sector: Defense

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Saronic Security Engineer, AI Platform Engineering

Austin, TX · San Diego, CA

Job type: Infrastructure, IT, & Security
Seniority: Mid-Level
Sector: Defense

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Firestorm UAS Operational Pilot & Instructor-San Diego

San Diego, CA

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Entry-Level
Sector: Defense

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Reliable Robotics Sr. Systems Safety Engineer

Remote · Mountain View, CA · San Diego, CA

$190k–$300k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Aerospace

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Blue Origin Principal Modem PHY IP Design Engineer - Terawave

Austin, TX · San Francisco, CA · San Diego, CA

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Entry-Level
Sector: Aerospace

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Shield AI Engineer II, Battery Test (R5954)

San Diego, CA · Seattle, WA · Washington, D.C.

$96k–$170k / year

Job type: Test, Quality, & Reliability
Seniority: Entry-Level
Sector: Defense

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Saronic Senior Security Operations Analyst

Austin, TX · San Diego, CA

Job type: Infrastructure, IT, & Security
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Defense

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Firestorm Senior Manufacturing Specialist

San Diego, CA

$130k–$145k / year

Job type: Manufacturing & Production
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Defense

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Reliable Robotics Systems Architect

Remote · Mountain View, CA · San Diego, CA

$190k–$300k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Aerospace

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Blue Origin Principal PLL IC Design Engineer - TeraWave

Remote · Seattle, WA · San Francisco, CA · San Diego, CA

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Staff / Principal
Sector: Aerospace

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Shield AI International Tax Manager (R5884)

San Mateo, CA · San Diego, CA

$115k–$200k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level
Sector: Defense

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Saronic Senior Systems Test Software Engineer

Austin, TX · San Diego, CA

Job type: Test, Quality, & Reliability
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Defense

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Firestorm Electronics Engineering Technician

San Diego, CA

$58k–$92k / year

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Mid-Level
Sector: Defense

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Blue Origin PLL IC Design Engineer - TeraWave

Remote · San Diego, CA · Seattle, WA · San Francisco, CA

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Mid-Level
Sector: Aerospace

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Shield AI Principal Engineer, Electrical (R5909)

San Diego, CA

$210k–$310k / year

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Staff / Principal
Sector: Defense

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Saronic Systems Software Engineer, Generalist

Austin, TX · San Diego, CA

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Senior
Sector: Defense

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Firestorm Staff Project Engineer, UAS Development

San Diego, CA

$165k–$185k / year

Job type: Product, Programs, & Systems
Seniority: Staff / Principal
Sector: Defense

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Blue Origin Senior Principal PLL IC Design Engineer - TeraWave

Remote · San Diego, CA

Job type: Electrical & Firmware
Seniority: Staff / Principal
Sector: Aerospace

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Shield AI Summer 2027 - Software Engineer Intern

San Diego, CA · Washington, D.C. · Dallas, TX · Seattle, WA

$77k–$202k / year

Job type: Software & Data
Seniority: Intern
Sector: Defense

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