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Full Time Associate Software Engineer Jobs in California

Moog, Inc.

Associate Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$80K - $114K/yr

Associate Software Engineer Work Schedule: Onsite - Santa Barbara, CA Moog's Santa Barbara Operations in Goleta, California, is growing-and we're looking for Associate S oftware Engineers. These ...

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Associate Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

The SAAM group is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to transform advanced concepts and algorithms into software implementations for prototypes and operational systems, working collaboratively ...

Moog

Associate Software Engineer

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$80K - $114K/yr

Associate Software Engineer Work Schedule: Onsite - Santa Barbara, CA Moog's Santa Barbara Operations in Goleta, California, is growing-and we're looking for Associate S oftware Engineers. These ...

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Associate Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$93K - $115K/yr

The SAAM group is seeking a Software Engineer to join high-performing teams transforming advanced ... Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $93,000 - $115,000 The salary range listed is based on ...

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Associate Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

$93K - $115K/yr

The SAAM group is seeking a Software Engineer to join high-performing teams transforming advanced ... Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $93,000 - $115,000 The salary range listed is based on ...

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Associate Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

The Software Engineer role involves transforming advanced concepts into software implementations for prototypes and operational systems, collaborating with scientists and engineers to design ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Associate Software Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectFull Time Associate Software EngineerSoftware Developer
QualificationsBachelor's in CS or related field, entry-levelBachelor's or higher in CS or related field, entry to mid-level
Work EnvironmentTeam-based, corporate or tech companyVaries from corporate to freelance, project-based
Industry UsageCommon in tech firms, large corporationsWidespread across industries, freelance options
Search IntentEntry-level, corporate roles, career growthDevelopment projects, freelance, career change

The main difference is that a Full Time Associate Software Engineer is typically an entry-level, corporate role with a focus on learning and growth within a team, while a Software Developer may have a broader scope, including freelance work and various industries. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in work environment and career paths.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Associate Software Engineer job openings in California as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Associate Software Engineer (Intern / Co-Op)

Mesh Optical Technologies

Gardena, CA • On-site

$26 - $38/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 11 hours ago

Job description

ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will be at the center of advanced technologies in the coming century. Making advanced technology ubiquitous means building at scale, and that's exactly what we're doing at Mesh.
Our interns and co-ops are embedded in the engineering team and own real work-not side projects. We are seeking an Associate Software Engineer to contribute directly to the codebase that operates both our optical interconnect product and factory.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work with your mentor to implement and test bare-metal drivers for I²C, SPI, ADC, DMA, and other interfaces
  • Assist in node bring-up from power-on to firmware load, capturing boot logs and helping debug hardware-software interactions in the lab
  • Gain experience designing and implementing algorithms for link optimization and per-unit calibration in C++ and Python
  • Come up with new software-enabled ways to automatically validate device operation and production processes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with a GPA of 3.5 or greater
  • Portfolio of hands-on projects with a hardware element: embedded firmware, robotics, signal-processing, etc. for Formula SAE, SolarCar, Robotics, CubeSats, or other club/personal builds. Portfolios of software-only projects will not be considered.
  • Exposure to I²C, SPI, ADC sampling, or similar protocols, and a curiosity for low-level hardware interfaces
  • Proficient in Python and C or C++ and comfort working in a Linux environment
  • Strong analytical mindset, first-principles problem solving, and clear communication

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Your projects demonstrate not just software engineering aptitude but also multidisciplinary knowledge of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering concepts

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Associate Software Engineer: $26.00 - $38.00/per hour
Base salary is determined based your academic year. In addition to base salary, compensation for this role includes a flexible monthly housing and transportation stipend during your time in Los Angeles.

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