1190 software engineering jobs are open in California, on employers' own career pages, from 130 employers. 76 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $182,200 to $268,500, with a median of $220,000. The places with the most are San Francisco, CA (414); Santa Clara, CA (219); Mountain View, CA (92). 11 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 27 days.
California requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through Greenhouse (48%), Workday (34%), SmartRecruiters (9%), Ashby (7%).
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Nvidia
Remote · Posted Oct 16
Senior Perception Software Engineer
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As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work.
Docker
CA or Seattle, WA · Posted Oct 15
Senior Software Engineer, AI Gateway
$160,900 to $260,700 a yearSeen todayNew this weekRemote
Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls.
Docker
CA or Seattle, WA · Posted Oct 15
Staff Software Engineer, AI Gateway
$170,350 to $275,550 a yearSeen todayNew this weekRemote
Docker has been one of the most loved brands in developer tooling, trusted by more than 20 million monthly users and over 20 billion container image pulls.
Software engineering jobs by place in California
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 414 |
| Santa Clara, CA | 219 |
| Mountain View, CA | 92 |
| San Jose, CA | 65 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 44 |
| Milpitas, CA | 42 |
| San Diego, CA | 28 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 20 |
| Glendale, CA | 18 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 17 |
| Pleasanton, CA | 16 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 15 |
| San Mateo, CA | 15 |
| El Segundo, CA | 13 |
| Foster City, CA | 13 |
and 31 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring software engineering in California
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia | 122 | |
| Anthropic | 102 | $402,500 |
| Databricks | 58 | $211,850 |
| DoorDash USA | 51 | $197,400 |
| 47 | $270,990 | |
| ServiceNow | 46 | $242,150 |
| Snowflake | 44 | $243,750 |
| 28 | $262,000 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many software engineering jobs are open in California?
1190 on Oct 18, 2026, from 130 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in California are most software engineering jobs?
San Francisco, CA (414); Santa Clara, CA (219); Mountain View, CA (92).
Do software engineering jobs in California pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $220,000; across the US it is $194,000. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does California require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2023-01-01 (SB 642 amended 2026)). Source: Labor Code 432.3.
How much do software engineering jobs in California pay?
76 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $220,000 and the middle half runs from $182,200 to $268,500. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. California requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring software engineering in California?
The employers with the most openings are Nvidia (122), Anthropic (102), Databricks (58). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 27 days, and 33 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.