Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Senior Sales Enablement Manager

Company: Checkr

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Energy Sales Retail Associate

Company: Sunrun

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Company: SpaceX

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Staff, Software Engineer

Company: Walmart

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Production Engineer Intern

Company: Meta

Location: Fremont, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Flight Software Engineer

Company: Reliable Robotics

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

System Architect

Company: Meta

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Meta is seeking a Systems Architect for Reality Labs to lead architecture on upcoming AR/MR/Wearables products, drive strategy & roadmap, and collaborate on prototypes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields, with expertise in SoC evaluation, optical systems, sensors, CV algorithms, and software. They should be able to work collaboratively with experts in different fields to make architectural trade-offs. Responsibilities include supporting system architecture definition, working with other system architects and SW engineering teams, conducting workload profiling, and communicating technology and product strategy effectively.

Electrical Engineer, Harnessing

Company: Skyryse

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Staff, Software Engineer

Company: Walmart

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Lead AWS Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer

Company: EPAM Systems

Location: San Javier, Chile

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The job posting is for a Lead AWS Cloud Cost Optimization Engineer with extensive experience in AWS cloud services and cost optimization. The role involves working with development teams to identify optimization opportunities, understanding client product architecture, and advising on resource optimization. Key responsibilities include monitoring cloud costs, recommending savings opportunities, and developing cost reports. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of relevant experience, leadership experience, and expertise in AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Cost and Usage Report, and AWS Budgets. Benefits include improved medical coverage, lunch allowance, internet and electricity allowance, national holiday bonus, Christmas bonus, learning culture, and additional income opportunities.

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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