Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Company: NVIDIA

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

You will develop a system operating at large scale, running hundreds of tests per day in distributed heterogeneous servers with NVIDIA's GPUs connect to verify…

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FFSP Clinical Counselor

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jul 14, 2025

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CYP Child and Youth Program Operations Clerk

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California

Posted Jul 14, 2025

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Manager, Software Engineering

Company: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Location: Glendale, CA

Posted Jul 14, 2025

BS in Computer Science, or a related quantitative field; or equivalent practical experience demonstrating advanced technical expertise and proven leadership…

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Accountant/Senior Accountant

Company: State Bar of California

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

Principles of data analysis and research tools. Reviews the work of external accountants in their role as agents of the State Bar, ensuring agreed-upon…

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Senior Human Resources Analyst/Human Resources Analyst

Company: City of El Segundo

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Human Resources Analyst: Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of…

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MWR Facility Operations Assistant (Duty Manager)

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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FFSP Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Assistant

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Navy Installations

Location: Coronado, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

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Community Relations Sales Assistant

Company: Belmont Village Los Gatos

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

As a Community Relations Sales Assistant with Belmont Village Senior Living, you will provide the Community Relations Sales team with administrative support…

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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

Company: Department of the Navy - Commander, Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARSYSCOM)

Location: San Diego, California

Posted Jul 14, 2025

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Sr. Designer, Marcom Design

Company: Apple

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jul 13, 2025

Knowledge of AR/VR and generative tools, and how they connect to design implementation and production. Outstanding conceptual design and design problem-solving…

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Financial Client Services Associate (Specialist)

Company: Pure Financial Advisors, LLC

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 12, 2025

Assist clients with online access to view accounts or plans, as well as rollover calls and other transfer-related steps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Software Engineers at different seniority levels?
Junior (0‑2 yrs) $70k‑$90k, Mid‑level (2‑5 yrs) $90k‑$120k, Senior (5‑10 yrs) $120k‑$160k, Staff/Principal (10+ yrs) $160k‑$200k, with variations for tech hubs like SF ($180k‑$220k) and NYC ($170k‑$210k).
What technical skills and certifications are most valuable for Software Engineers today?
Core languages: Java, Python, Go, Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript. Frontend: React, Vue, Angular. Backend: Node.js, Spring Boot, .NET Core. DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines. Data: Spark, Flink, Snowflake, BigQuery. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Certified ScrumMaster.
How common is remote work for Software Engineer positions?
Over 70% of listings support fully remote or hybrid models. Companies like Atlassian, GitLab, and Shopify offer global remote teams, while many startups maintain flexible locations. Remote roles often include a stipend for home office setup and access to virtual collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist for Software Engineers?
Typical ladder: Junior → Mid‑level → Senior → Staff Engineer/Principal Engineer → Engineering Manager → Director of Engineering → VP of Engineering. Each step adds responsibility for architectural decisions, mentorship, project ownership, and cross‑functional leadership.
What industry trends should Software Engineers be aware of?
AI/ML model deployment, serverless architectures, edge computing for IoT, container‑native observability, GitOps, and continuous delivery pipelines. Companies are also investing in secure multi‑tenant cloud services and low‑latency data streaming platforms.

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