Last updated 2026-07-05
548 Software Engineering Jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Browse 548 Software Engineering jobs across San Francisco, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Software Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
A field focused on designing, developing, and maintaining software systems and applications.
San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA, United States pay a median rate of $68/hr based on 11 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $149K | $180K–$230K | $275K |
| Hourly | $51/hr | $68/hr | $90/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco metro | $196K | $165K-$230K | 1,501 postings |
| California | $184K | $150K-$220K | 2,238 postings |
| U.S. | $160K | $130K-$195K | 8,135 postings |
Pay visibility: 351 of 548 visible postings include structured pay data (64%).
Explore San Francisco, CA, United States Software Engineering salary data.
Companies with current Software Engineering listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | 20 |
| Crusoe | 19 |
| Roblox | 16 |
| PlayStation Global | 15 |
| Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) | 15 |
| Waymo | 15 |
| Zoox | 15 |
Software Engineering jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 539 | 98% |
| Internship | 6 | 1% |
| Contract | 3 | 1% |
Software Engineering jobs by seniority
Common Software Engineering job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 29 | 5% |
| Senior Software Engineer | 21 | 4% |
| Forward Deployed Engineer | 16 | 3% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 12 | 2% |
| Security Engineer | 6 | 1% |
Software Engineering jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 456 | 88% |
| San Mateo, CA, United States | 34 | 7% |
| Alameda, CA, United States | 11 | 2% |
| South San Francisco, CA, United States | 10 | 2% |
| Oakland, CA, United States | 9 | 2% |
FAQ
- How many Software Engineering jobs are listed in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 548 Software Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Software Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Francisco metro ($196K P50, $165K-$230K P25-P75, 1,501 postings) and California ($184K P50, $150K-$220K P25-P75, 2,238 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Software Engineering roles in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from OpenAI (20 jobs, 3%), Crusoe (19 jobs, 3%), Roblox (16 jobs, 2%), PlayStation Global (15 jobs, 2%), and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) (15 jobs, 2%).
- What seniority levels are common for Software Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (326 jobs, 59%), Senior (199 jobs, 36%), Entry (13 jobs, 2%), and Intern (10 jobs, 2%).
- What work schedules are common for Software Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (539 jobs, 98%), Internship (6 jobs, 1%), and Contract (3 jobs, 1%).
- What Software Engineering job titles are common in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Software Engineer (29 jobs, 5%), Senior Software Engineer (21 jobs, 4%), Forward Deployed Engineer (16 jobs, 3%), Staff Software Engineer (12 jobs, 2%), and Security Engineer (6 jobs, 1%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (539 of 548). Mid-level roles account for 326 of 548 listings. 351 of 548 visible postings include structured pay data.
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