31 software engineering jobs are open in San Diego, CA, on employers' own career pages, from 8 employers. The three employers with the most openings are ServiceNow, CoStar Group and PlayStation Global, with 22 of the 31. 94 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $168,000 to $236,350, with a median of $206,000. A typical posting has been open 21 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 SmartRecruiters (46%), Workday (26%), Greenhouse (17%), Ashby (9%).
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ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 17
Senior Staff Platform Engineer - Kubernetes - Federal
$171,900 to $300,800 a year15% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Please Note: This position will include supporting our US Regulated Markets.
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ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 16
Principal Software Engineer - Veza
$199,100 to $348,400 a year33% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 16
Senior Manager, Software Engineering Management
$171,900 to $300,800 a year15% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
PlayStation Global
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 16
ServiceNow Developer (Contractor)
Seen todayNew this week
We are seeking a mid-level ServiceNow Developer to support and enhance our global ServiceNow platform.
Leidos
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 15
Software / Embedded Systems Engineer
Seen todayNew this week
Leidos’ Undersea Systems Division is seeking a Software / Embedded Systems Engineer in San Diego, CA to join a fast-paced R&D engineering group.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 14
Sr Software Engineer
$128,900 to $219,100 a year16% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
The architecture is evolving, and this role helps define what good looks like.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 14
Senior Staff Software Engineer
$171,900 to $300,800 a year15% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
This role leads the team responsible for the Build Agent evaluation framework, model support, and telemetry.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 7
Staff Software Engineer
$149,800 to $262,200 a yearSeen today
Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 7
Sr Staff Software Engineer
$171,900 to $300,800 a year15% above the median listed hereSeen today
We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to be a senior technical leader across the WDF platform organization.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 7
Senior Staff Platform Engineer - Federal
$181,200 to $317,100 a year21% above the median listed hereSeen today
Please Note: This position will include supporting our US Regulated Markets.
Tereina
Posted Oct 6
Software Engineer - Internal Operations and Tools
$150,000 to $180,000 a year20% below the median listed hereSeen today
You will design, build, and ship AI agents and internal tools end to end, working side by side with our Payment Operations team to automate the work they do…
Tereina
Posted Oct 6
Senior Software Engineer
$175,000 to $200,000 a year9% below the median listed hereSeen today
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining critical systems that enable our…
Tereina
Posted Oct 6
Fullstack Software Engineer
$150,000 to $180,000 a year20% below the median listed hereSeen today
As a Fullstack Software Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing, building, and maintaining web applications and the APIs that power them.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 5
Staff Data Platform Software Engineer - Persistence
$158,500 to $277,400 a year6% above the median listed hereSeen today
ServiceNow is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Software Engineer in Platform Persistence to solve complex problems in management of data…
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 5
Senior Staff Software Engineer (Kubernetes, Operators, CRD, Go) - Federal
$149,800 to $262,200 a yearSeen today
Please Note: This position will include supporting our US Regulated Markets.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Oct 2
Sr Software Engineer, Platform Cryptography
$128,900 to $219,100 a year16% below the median listed hereSeen today
As a Senior Software Engineer, Core Cryptography, you will design and build secure, high-quality cryptographic services, key management, PKI, secrets, for a…
CoStar Group
Posted Sep 30
Senior Data Engineer
$124,000 to $190,000 a year24% below the median listed hereSeen today
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data platforms that power high-volume, data-driven applications.
Rocket Companies
San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 28
Senior Software Engineer
Seen today
As a Senior Software Engineer within our innovation team, you’ll help build and scale the client-facing and team member-facing servicing applications used by…
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 27
Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform - Kubernetes - Distributed Systems - Federal
$149,800 to $262,200 a yearSeen today
Please Note: This position will include supporting our US Regulated Markets.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 24
Principal Software Engineer
$199,100 to $348,400 a year33% above the median listed hereSeen today
Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.
Leidos
San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 23
Software Engineer
Seen today
We’re seeking a Software Engineer / Computer Scientist who enjoys solving complex problems and pushing the limits of performance.
ServiceNow
San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 22
Senior Software Engineer
$128,900 to $219,100 a year16% below the median listed hereSeen today
This role requires deep expertise in compiler and runtime systems you'll optimize execution engines, memory management, and performance at the systems level.
Accenture Federal Services
San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 17
Software Installation Engineer
$106,300 to $221,100 a year21% below the median listed hereSeen today
Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security,…
Accenture Federal Services
San Diego, CA · Posted Sep 17
Software Engineer
$78,600 to $160,200 a year42% below the median listed hereSeen today
We are seeking a motivated Junior to Mid Level Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Linux, C/C++, and React with TypeScript.
CoStar Group
Posted Sep 14
Debt Solutions - Senior Software Engineer
$124,000 to $202,000 a year21% below the median listed hereSeen today
The Analytics team is responsible for the development of CoStar's customer-facing Real Estate Analytics products.
CoStar Group
Posted Sep 14
Senior Data Engineer - Debt Solutions - San Diego, CA
$146,000 to $190,000 a year18% below the median listed hereSeen today
The Debt Solutions Team is growing quickly, and we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help accelerate our growth.
Astor & Sanders
San Diego, CA · Posted Aug 31
ServiceNow Developer
$170,000 to $190,000 a year13% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 49 days
Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA and is seeking a ServiceNow Developer.
PlayStation Global
San Diego, CA · Posted Aug 28
Software Development Manager, Social Experiences
$184,600 to $277,000 a year12% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 51 days
We are seeking a Software Development Manager to lead multiple teams building global consumer products supported by highly available, real-time cloud services.
PlayStation Global
San Diego, CA · Posted Aug 13
Staff Software Engineer – Data
$198,200 to $297,400 a year20% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 66 days
As part of our Data Platform team, you will play a key technical leadership role in designing and evolving the Real-Time Analytics Platform (RTAP), enabling…
CoStar Group
Posted Jul 16
Senior Software Engineer
$124,000 to $187,000 a year25% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 95 days
We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong C#/.NET experience, hands-on use of Claude for AI-assisted development, and proven experience building…
PlayStation Global
San Diego, CA · Posted Jun 22
Senior Software Engineer (Platform Data Reliability & Automation)
$177,300 to $265,900 a year8% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 118 days
You’ll be part of a world-class engineering team focused on building seamless, scalable experiences for millions of players around the globe.
Who is hiring software engineering in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| ServiceNow | 14 | $236,350 |
| CoStar Group | 4 | |
| PlayStation Global | 4 | |
| Tereina | 3 | |
| Accenture Federal Services | 2 | |
| Leidos | 2 | |
| Astor & Sanders | 1 | |
| Rocket Companies | 1 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many software engineering jobs are open in San Diego, CA?
31 on Oct 18, 2026, from 8 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
How much do software engineering jobs in San Diego, CA pay?
94 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $206,000 and the middle half runs from $168,000 to $236,350. 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 San Diego, CA?
The employers with the most openings are ServiceNow (14), CoStar Group (4), PlayStation Global (4). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 21 days, and 9 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.