Software Engineer Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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GenAI Solutions Architect, AGS North America Startups

Company: Amazon

Location: East Palo Alto, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

Develop startup specific technical content, such as blog posts, sample code and solutions, to assist customers solve technical problems and reduce time-to-…

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Software Engineer, Safari Extensions

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

You’ll implement new APIs and tools and improve the architecture, security, and privacy of existing ones. The team builds on the industry-leading WebKit engine…

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Systems Engineer

Company: Robert Half

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

This position offers the opportunity to design and implement solutions across cloud, networking, and security while maintaining strong client relationships.

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Sr. Director News & Media Strategy (Higher Education Experience)

Company: Kaeppel Consulting

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 22, 2025

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in journalism, public relations, or related field. Familiarity with web editing tools to update the news site…

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Corporate/Property Accountant

Company: WOODMONT REAL ESTATE SERVICES L P

Location: Belmont, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

Evaluate significant accounting transactions; research and implement relevant accounting technical standards. CPA or progress toward obtaining CPA certification…

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Jr. Designer, Creative Studios

Company: Disney Advertising

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

Minimum of 1+ years in a visual design-related field with knowledge of diverse design styles and applications with a portfolio showcasing diverse design…

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Customer Engineer

Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Aug 22, 2025

Serve as the main point of contact for Tower customers, driving activities from design through end-of-life. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science fields.

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Software Engineer

Company: Leidos

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related technical field with at least 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.

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SoC Power Modeling Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience. Skills in scripting, data analysis and experience…

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Manager, Software Engineering - Ad Serving Engineering

Company: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology

Location: Glendale, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

A willingness and desire to effectively communicate and collaborate across teams and systems on architecture, design, and implementation.

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Field Service Technician

Company: Authority HVAC

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check, drug test, and driver’s license check. Responding to Customer Service Requests (service calls…

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Principal Data Scientist, AI Foundations

Company: Capital One

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Aug 22, 2025

A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative…

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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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