Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Senior Sales Support Engineer

Company:

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Lead Software Engineer (Roku Development)

Company: The Walt Disney Company

Location: San Francisco, CA

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer for the Roku Client Application Engineering Team. The role involves building Direct-to-Consumer client apps such as Disney+, Star+, ESPN, and Hulu on Roku streaming devices and smart TVs. The ideal candidate should have at least 7 years of development experience with a client-side development stack, ideally with at least 2 years of BrightScript experience. The engineer will contribute to the development of new application features, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with various engineering teams. The hiring range for this position is $159,500 - $213,900 per year, depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Business Account Executive

Company: Spectrum

Location: El Segundo, CA

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Staff, Technical Program Manager

Company: Walmart

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Human Resources Expert

Company: Target

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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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