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Developer I Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Software Developer I

Poway, CA · On-site

$71K - $109K/yr

Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community * Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. * Perform other ...

Software Developer I

Poway, CA · On-site

$71K - $109K/yr

Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community * Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. * Perform other ...

Software Developer I

Poway, CA · On-site

$71K - $109K/yr

Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community. * Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. * Perform other ...

Software Developer I

Poway, CA · On-site

$71K - $109K/yr

Must have an excellent understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts. * Must have ...

Training Developer I

Poway, CA · On-site

$51K - $87K/yr

... engineering instructions, technical orders and procedures and military regulations. This role also plans, develops, and coordinates the development of training aids, training curriculum, and ...

Salesforce Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$66 - $87.50/hr

Salesforce App builder, SFDC Platform Developer I Certification * Must have Lightning knowledge Duration - 1 year plus Location - Palo Alto/Mountain View Visa requirement - Any

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What is the difference between Developer I vs Developer II?

CriteriaDeveloper IDeveloper II
Required CredentialsTypically an entry-level degree (Bachelor's) in Computer Science or related fieldSame as Developer I, often with some additional experience
Work EnvironmentJunior team member, supervised, working on assigned tasksMore independent, handling complex tasks with less supervision
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, software firms, and IT departmentsSame as Developer I, with increased responsibilities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles and career progressionLooking for growth opportunities and role distinctions

Developer I is an entry-level position requiring foundational skills and supervision, while Developer II involves more independence, experience, and responsibility. The transition from Developer I to Developer II typically involves gaining more technical expertise and handling more complex projects.

What cities in California are hiring for Developer I jobs? Cities in California with the most Developer I job openings:
Infographic showing various Developer I job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.
Software Developer I

Software Developer I

General Atomics

Poway, CA • On-site

$71K - $109K/yr

Full-time

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General Atomics rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 60 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
Under general supervision and with regular review, this position researches, designs, develops and/or modifies enterprise-wide end-user, system level, and data management software applications. They will contribute in planning of application development and deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. The role will evaluate integration of software applications with the overall computing environment. They will be responsible for documentation, testing, maintenance, and software updates. The selected will communicate with domain experts, users, and management throughout the software development lifecycle.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Determine user requirements and specifications and plan for software development within the broader organizational scope. Software development includes end-user, system level, and data management applications,
  • Formulate detailed plans for the implementation of software solutions. In addition to program design this includes determining language, platform, and resource requirements.
  • Implementation of design including coding, testing, and documentation.
  • Deployment of applications across the enterprise including cross- platform compliance and insuring availability of necessary resources.
  • Code maintenance including debugging and updating to keep pace with the evolving environment.
  • Assist in planning for future applications based on new developments in computer technology.
  • Communicate with the software developer group, with users, and with management as well as with the wider community
  • Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Qualifications
  • Typically requires a bachelors degree in computer science, information systems or related discipline May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Must have an understanding of embedded systems concepts; bare-metal and real-time operating system architectures, preemption, multitasking, compilers, computer processor architectures and memory management.
  • Proficiency with C/C++ programming language is required
  • Proficiency with Python is highly desired
  • Must have a basic understanding of software development concepts, principles, and theory and demonstrate the ability to follow and apply the use of programming and analysis concepts.
  • Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
  • Good communication, computer and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other professionals, to produce appropriate documentation, and to present results to a internal audience.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

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About General Atomics

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General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Diego, CA, US

Year founded

1955