Last updated 2026-07-05
90 Software Engineering Jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
Browse 90 Software Engineering jobs across San Diego, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Software Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States
A field focused on designing, developing, and maintaining software systems and applications.
San Diego, CA, United States Software Engineering salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
Hourly Software Engineering roles near San Diego, CA, United States pay a median rate of $57/hr based on 3 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $110K | $140K–$188K | $239K |
| Hourly | $44/hr | $57/hr | $72/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego metro | $151K | $124K-$187K | 124 postings |
| California | $184K | $150K-$220K | 2,238 postings |
| U.S. | $160K | $130K-$195K | 8,135 postings |
Pay visibility: 61 of 90 visible postings include structured pay data (68%).
Explore San Diego, CA, United States Software Engineering salary data.
Companies with current Software Engineering listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Northrop Grumman | 31 |
| Apple | 16 |
| Shield AI | 10 |
| Qualcomm | 9 |
| Boozallen | 5 |
| PlayStation Global | 4 |
| Accelint Holdings LLC | 3 |
Software Engineering jobs by schedule
Software Engineering jobs by seniority
Common Software Engineering job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 8 | 9% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 5 | 6% |
| Specialist, Software Engineering | 4 | 4% |
| Debt Solutions | 2 | 2% |
| DevOps Engineer | 2 | 2% |
Software Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA, United States | 88 | 98% |
| Poway, CA, United States | 2 | 2% |
FAQ
- How many Software Engineering jobs are listed in San Diego, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 90 Software Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Software Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Diego metro ($151K P50, $124K-$187K P25-P75, 124 postings) and California ($184K P50, $150K-$220K P25-P75, 2,238 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Software Engineering roles in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Northrop Grumman (31 jobs, 22%), Apple (16 jobs, 11%), Shield AI (10 jobs, 7%), Qualcomm (9 jobs, 6%), and Boozallen (5 jobs, 4%).
- What seniority levels are common for Software Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (46 jobs, 51%), Senior (38 jobs, 42%), Entry (5 jobs, 6%), and Intern (1 job, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Software Engineering jobs in San Diego, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (89 jobs, 99%) and Contract (1 job, 1%).
- What Software Engineering job titles are common in San Diego, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Software Engineer (8 jobs, 9%), Senior Software Engineer (5 jobs, 6%), Specialist, Software Engineering (4 jobs, 4%), Debt Solutions (2 jobs, 2%), and DevOps Engineer (2 jobs, 2%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (89 of 90). Mid-level roles account for 46 of 90 listings. 61 of 90 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Humanoid
Jul 3- You’ll partner with a technical lead engineer and embedded in device identity and security—this is one area form the backbone…
- Build and ship software — Write production-quality code that contributes to our platform infrastructure, from backend services and automati…
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STR
Jul 2- Senior Software Engineer The Mission: Do you want to build software that solves the world's most complex national security problems?
- Experience: 5+ (BS) or 1-2+ (MS) years of professional experience building maintainable, well-documented APIs and software Technical Depth:…
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Apple
Jul 2- This group is seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to help design, develop, and deliver new experiences for our customers.
- Thanks to Apple's unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision.
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ServiceNow
Jul 2- Mentor other engineers and help foster a strong, customer-focused culture.
- Experience with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerations Analytical and d…
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Boozallen
Jul 1- Stay Connected with Booz Allen Subscribe Linkedin Twitter INFORMATION FOR Employees International Investors Contract Officers Suppliers Sma…
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1 DexCom Inc
Jul 1- And QA for end-to-end system testing.
- You have experience in Building and managing automated test suites that can be used by other teams in CI/CD (Jenkins,…
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Northrop Grumman
Jul 1- Experience in software integration, software testing, test automation, and debugging.
- Design, develop, maintain and execute automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products Develop and execute software…
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Applied Intuition
Jul 1- At Applied Intuition, you will: Systems Engineering: Develop, deploy, and validate software systems on autonomous vehicles, focusing on rob…
- Document processes and provide updates on system status and improvements We’re looking for someone who has: MS or PhD in…
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L3Harris Technologies
Jul 1- Responsibilities include supporting all phases of the software development life cycle for embedded, real-time control software, developing…
- This role requires proficiency in multiple programming languages and experience developing across Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time op…
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L3HHCM20
Jul 1- Responsibilities include supporting all phases of the software development life cycle for embedded, real-time control software, developing…
- This role requires proficiency in multiple programming languages and experience developing across Windows, Linux, and embedded real-time op…
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Shield AI
Jul 1- It consists of a group of very senior (L5-L8) and highly experienced software engineering experts from diverse fields (aerospace, robotics,…
- Strong knowledge of modern software engineering best practices; Experience with Git and code management tools; Good software hygiene regard…
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Amazon
Jun 30- To achieve our ambitious goals, we’re expanding our team and looking for a Senior Engineer to lead the development of…
- Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 5+ years of programming with at least one…
Teradata
Jun 30- Own and evolve how compute infrastructure is provisioned and operates across heterogeneous environments, including bare metal, VMs, contain…
- What Makes You a Qualified Candidate Experience working at the systems or infrastructure layer, including OS behavior, runtime environments…
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TEAM
Jun 30- What you’ll do: Lead a team of full-stack engineers and enterprise application developers to create integrations, automate business process…
- Experience working in agile development environments, collaborating with product managers, business analysts, and other engineers.
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AeroVironment, Inc.
Jun 29- The candidate will cross-train with our lead software developer, as well as work alongside other software engineers to ensure a…
- Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary The ideal candidate will have a strong background in market-released products, demonstrating sk…
BAE Systems
Jun 26- Your experience and passion for DevSecOps practices and tools will be essential in refining automated processes, streamlining deployments,…
- Develop strong Customer/Partner collaboration and relationship builder, manage multiple stakeholders, build trust with external stakeholder…
Qualcomm
Jun 25- Deep experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, TeamCity, or similar) and Git-based SCM workflows. *.
- Level of Responsibility * Operates at Staff level: sets technical direction for CI, build, and release infrastructure across a multi-framew…
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InnoPhase IoT
Jun 24- Job Requirements: BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field, with 5–10 years of experience in integration and…
- Work cross-functionally with SW, ASIC, DevOps, and SQA teams to resolve deployment issues and ensure release readiness.
Sr. Software Engineer in Test
- Software Engineer in Test San Diego, CA Role Overview Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Sr.
- Software Engineer in Test in San Diego, CA to design and build a scalable test framework for functional, integration, and…
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PlayStation Global
Jun 24- Software Engineer in Test San Diego, CA Role Overview Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Sr.
- Software Engineer in Test in San Diego, CA to design and build a scalable test framework for functional, integration, and…
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Netradyne
Jun 24- Strong infrastructure skills: AWS, containerized deployments, CI/CD, monitoring.
- Infrastructure and DevOps — AWS, containerized deployments, CI/CD, and monitoring across the edge and cloud stack, building on existing int…
Software Engineer III
- Education and/or Experience BS/BA and 6+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 2 years of SME…
- Works with Business Systems Analysts to understand and clarify software requirements and translate into working software.
Virtual Company
Jun 24- This position requires onsite work and active engagement in cross-discipline collaboration while supporting Agile software development cycl…
- Develop, debug, and enhance software features for GPNTS tactical and support systems Participate in software design, including interface de…
Senior Platform Engineer
- Responsibilities Own the security, scalability, resiliency, and evolution of the platform by driving strategic initiatives, platform roadma…
- Qualifications Required 8+ years of experience in Platform Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or Softwa…
Raft Company Website
Jun 22- About the Role: We are seeking a Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role…
- This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest…
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