Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Principal Software Engineer - VALORANT, Foundations, Build Platforms

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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(USA) Senior Manager, Software Engineering

Company: Walmart

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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leading provider of innovative financial products best-in-class teams and technology shape the APIs that power our member-facing products

Senior Staff Backend Engineer

Company: Ascent Funding

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

Ascent, a leading provider of financial products and student support services, is seeking a Senior Staff Backend Software Engineer. The role involves leading the design and implementation of large-scale, low-latency services, driving technical decision-making, and ensuring system scalability, reliability, and security. The ideal candidate should have 12+ years of experience in crafting scalable APIs, expert knowledge in Golang, and proficiency in other modern object-oriented programming languages. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for mentorship and team development.

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Senior Director- Inverse Lithography Tooling and mask synthesis flows

Company: Siemens Digital Industries Software

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Software Engineer - GenAI , Ads Creative & Ecosystem

Company: TikTok

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Technical Sound Designer III - League Studio, Creative eXpressions

Company: Riot Games

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Sr. Engineering Manager, Image Platform

Company: Dolby

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Senior, Software Engineer

Company: Walmart

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Electronics Engineer - Comms Responsible Engineer OR Principal Electronics Engineer - Comms Responsible Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Company: Esri

Location: Redlands, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Avionics Hardware Engineer (Dragon)

Company: SpaceX

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Agency Producer

Company: Farmers Insurance Agencies

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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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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