Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Project Manager – Application and DX -Japanese Bilingual- -57640

Company: Pasona N A, Inc.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 23, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related field. Experience with tools like JIRA, Trello, or Notion.

Senior Designer

Company: SAMBA TV

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 23, 2025

Apply advanced proficiency in design tools—especially Figma—to maintain, evolve, and scale our design systems and creative workflows.

District Graphic Designer/Executive Assistant/Art Teacher

Company: Burnham Wood Charter School District

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 23, 2025

Receive and relay telephone messages. Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations. Work on a wide range of projects and media, using various…

Accountant II

Company: California State University

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted May 23, 2025

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting, business administration, finance or a closely related field OR a combination of education and…

Principal AI/ML Engineer - State Estimation & Map Creation, Embodied AI

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted May 24, 2025

Role: As a Technical Lead in State Estimation within the SEAM Embodied AI organization, you will be a senior individual contributor driving cutting-edge state…

Internal Audit: Business Data Analyst OR Senior Business Data Analyst (Range)

Company: San Antonio Water System

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 23, 2025

The analyst partners closely with the audit team to understand the data behind key processes, risks, and controls in order to recommend and execute audit…

Technician, Plumbing Service

Company: Service Champions

Location: Brea, CA

Posted May 23, 2025

Valid and current CA driver’s license. In this role, you will handle warranty-related plumbing service calls, ensuring high-quality workmanship and excellent…

Staff Software Engineer - AMR Robot Simulation

Company: General Motors

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted May 25, 2025

Bachelor's, Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Proficiency in Python or C++.

Corporate Affairs Account Manager, Insurance

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted May 23, 2025

Partners with various teams within the Marketing & Communications Organization (e.g. Social Business, Content Strategy & Development) and with key enterprise…

Senior DevOps and Cloud Engineer

Company: MedGEO Inc.

Location: Glendale, CA

Posted May 23, 2025

Contribute to database design, optimization, and software architecture. Solid understanding of software architecture and design principles.

SENIOR CUSTODIAN SUPERVISOR

Company: County of Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted May 23, 2025

Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing and clearly indicated on the application. Drives automotive equipment to and from work sites.

Principal PCB Design Engineer

Company: Commscope

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted May 23, 2025

Familiarity with design rules and tools of DFM, DFT and DFA. The RUCKUS Hardware Team is seeking an experienced engineer with expertise in high-speed, mixed-…

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Senior Software Engineers?
In the U.S., Senior Software Engineers earn between $120,000 and $200,000 annually, depending on location and tech stack. In Europe, the range is €70,000–€110,000, while in India it spans ₹12,00,000–₹25,00,000. Companies factoring in advanced skills like Kubernetes, Terraform, or AI/ML often push the upper end of these brackets.
Which skills and certifications do Senior Software Engineers need?
Core languages include Go, Java, Python, TypeScript, and Rust. Must‑have tools are Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Prometheus. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) significantly boost employability.
How common is remote work for Senior Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of senior engineering positions on the board offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies in the tech and fintech sectors prioritize flexibility, enabling engineers to work from any location while maintaining collaboration through Slack, Zoom, and remote‑first design reviews.
What career progression paths exist beyond Senior Software Engineer?
Typical trajectories include Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Distinguished Engineer, and Engineering Manager. Advancement often requires leadership in system design, cross‑team mentorship, and ownership of high‑impact projects, as well as contributions to open source or industry standards.
What industry trends are shaping Senior Software Engineer roles today?
Emerging trends include AI‑driven observability, serverless and edge computing, multi‑cloud orchestration, and infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC). Engineers who master cloud‑native patterns, continuous delivery, and data‑centric AI model deployment are in the highest demand.

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