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Software Engineer jobs in California

1,407 openings from the last 45 days, updated daily.

All Software Engineer jobs (13,585)Remote (2695)San Francisco, CA (431)Hawthorne, CA (122)Sunnyvale, CA (109)San Mateo, CA (84)Mountain View, CA (83)Palo Alto, CA (72)Santa Clara, CA (59)Los Angeles, CA (45)San Diego, CA (43)Costa Mesa, CA (42)El Segundo, CA (42)San Jose, CA (35)Irvine, CA (20)Long Beach, CA (20)Campbell, CA (16)Menlo Park, CA (16)Redwood City, CA (11)Santa Monica, CA (11)South San Francisco, CA (11)Santa Ana, CA (11)Cupertino, CA (8)Stanford, CA (7)Texas (307)Washington (302)Maryland (292)Georgia (268)Massachusetts (228)Illinois (227)Virginia (224)New Jersey (178)New York (141)Florida (130)Colorado (113)North Carolina (106)Tennessee (106)Alabama (96)Kentucky (88)Pennsylvania (59)Michigan (52)Ohio (50)North Dakota (39)

Software Engineer pay and hiring in California

25th percentileMedian75th percentile
$162,487$195,612$237,730

Midpoints of the pay ranges posted in 1,200 current Software Engineer listings in California, per year. That is 12% above the national median of $174,000 for Software Engineer listings.

Employers hiring the most in California

  1. SpaceX (153)
  2. Google (62)
  3. Roblox (59)
  4. Raydar (49)
  5. Andurilindustries (44)
  6. ServiceNow (38)
  7. CHAOS Industries (29)
  8. Intuitive (28)
  9. Sierra (19)
  10. Crusoe (18)

Most openings by city: San Francisco (431), Hawthorne (122), Sunnyvale (109), San Mateo (84) and Mountain View (83).

Software Engineer jobs in California FAQ

How much do Software Engineer jobs pay in California?

Across 1,200 current Software Engineer listings in California that post pay, the median is $195,612 per year. The middle half of listings pay between $162,487 and $237,730. That is 12% above the national median of $174,000 for Software Engineer listings.

Who is hiring for Software Engineer jobs in California?

The employers with the most current Software Engineer openings in California are SpaceX, Google, Roblox, Raydar and Andurilindustries.

Which cities in California have the most Software Engineer jobs?

The most current Software Engineer openings in California are in San Francisco (431), Hawthorne (122), Sunnyvale (109), San Mateo (84) and Mountain View (83).

How do I apply for Software Engineer jobs in California?

Reach lists 1,407 Software Engineer openings in California posted in the last 45 days, the newest on November 12, 2026. Each opening links to its original posting, where you can apply directly. Reach can also tailor your resume and cover letter to each opening and apply for you. It is free to start.

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