Senior Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

500,269 open positions · Updated daily

Looking for Senior Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA? Browse our curated listings with transparent salary information to find the perfect Senior Software Engineer position in the San Francisco, CA area.

Training & Support Consultant

Company: Storable

Location: Reedley, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

Principal Software Engineer, Infra Foundation Software

Company: Roblox

Location: San Mateo, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse
creatively-led global team world-class communications strategic

Managing Producer, Interactive

Company: Apple

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Apple's Marcom team is seeking a Managing Producer to oversee all asset development for channel interactive marketing initiatives. The role involves leading strategic digital initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving channel marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of digital marketing production experience, 7 years of management experience, and strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive base pay range of $185,800 to $334,900, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

View Details Apply on The Muse

Administrador de Mantenimiento (Moldeo)

Company: Jabil

Location: San Felipe, Mexico

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

Manager, Business Intelligence & Data Visualization

Company: GroupM

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

Technical Program Manager, Chip Design

Company: Google

Location: Mountain View, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

HomeKit Software Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

Solar Appointment Setter

Company: Sunrun

Location: American Canyon, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

Industry Solutions Manager - Ports

Company: Esri

Location: Redlands, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

Cloud Software Engineer - Biophotonics

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse
drive innovation that matters craft and seamlessly integrate technologies create and deliver world changing experiences

Wireless Bluetooth QA Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Apple's Sensing and Connectivity team is seeking a Tools & Automation Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain next-gen macOS connectivity solutions. The role involves building creative testing solutions, driving quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Minimum qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or related field, 3 years of test plan creation, and 2 years of product validation experience in areas like Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, or Audio. Python scripting experience is required, with Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins being a plus.

View Details Apply on The Muse

Senior Unit Clerical

Company: Sodexo

Location: San Mateo, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

View Details Apply on The Muse

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.

Related Pages

All Senior Software Engineer Jobs 2,565 jobs All Jobs in San Francisco, CA 29,217 jobs Senior Software Engineer in Remote 249,429 jobs Senior Software Engineer in Other US Location 216,827 jobs Senior Software Engineer in New York City, NY 57,606 jobs Senior Software Engineer in Multiple Locations 51,717 jobs Senior Software Engineer in USA 45,851 jobs Senior Software Engineer in Washington DC 35,137 jobs Travel in San Francisco, CA 79,986 jobs Full Time in San Francisco, CA 46,687 jobs Retirement Plan in San Francisco, CA 43,124 jobs 401(K) in San Francisco, CA 39,034 jobs Health Insurance in San Francisco, CA 36,625 jobs Life Insurance in San Francisco, CA 34,180 jobs