Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Valuation Senior Manager

Company: WithumSmith+Brown

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Company: Uber

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Supply Chain Solutions Technical Lead

Company: Meta

Location: Menlo Park, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Seasonal Loss Prevention Associate

Company: Kohl's

Location: Riverside, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Offensive Security Engineer, Device

Company: Worldcoin

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The text describes a job opportunity for an Offensive Security Engineer at TFH, a company specializing in privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology and a globally inclusive financial network. The Device Security Team at TFH is seeking an experienced professional with a strong background in offensive security, hardware security, and secure coding practices. The role involves performing vulnerability assessments, simulating advanced attacks, and collaborating with engineering teams to improve device security. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an open office space in downtown San Francisco.

Power Integrity Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Tax Senior

Company: Deloitte

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Product Designer, App Store

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Security Service Engineer, Device

Company: Worldcoin

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The company, World, is a privacy-preserving network that empowers everyone with a globally inclusive financial network. They are seeking a security expert to join their Device Security Team, which is at the forefront of device security. The role involves designing and implementing security services for devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams, researching emerging security technologies, and leading projects for secure and transparent processes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in security-critical systems, deep expertise in remote attestation services, SoC provisioning processes, or secure image signing workflows, and strong handson experience with Cloud HSM, AWS Lambda, Secret Manager, and RBAC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Senior Software Engineers by seniority?
In North America, a Senior Software Engineer with cloud and AI Ops expertise earns between $140k and $200k annually. Those with full‑stack or specialized security certifications can command $180k to $250k. Internationally, rates vary but generally fall 70%–90% of U.S. figures, with premium markets like London or Singapore offering 20% higher multiples.
Which skills and certifications are required for Senior Software Engineers?
Key skills include Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, Go, Java, Python, SQL, and CI‑CD best practices. Security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+ add significant value for roles involving compliance and secure design.
Is remote work available for Senior Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of senior engineering positions offer full‑remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies rely on VPN, secure cloud access, and collaboration tools like Slack, Confluence, and JIRA to support distributed teams, especially for cloud automation, AI Ops, and backend services.
What career progression paths exist for Senior Software Engineers?
Typical advancement includes moving from Senior Engineer to Staff Engineer (technical lead), then to Principal Engineer (domain authority). Parallel tracks lead to Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, or VP of Engineering. For those with business acumen, roles such as Enterprise Architect or CTO are also viable.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Senior Software Engineering?
Current trends include AI Ops, edge computing, serverless architectures, low‑code platforms, quantum‑ready designs, and DevSecOps. Companies are investing heavily in observability, chaos engineering, and AI‑assisted debugging to meet performance, security, and compliance demands.

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