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Full Time Associate Software Engineer Jobs in California

Cubic Corporation

Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$92K - $119K/yr

Associate Software Engineer Location: San Diego * Coordinates and develops project concepts, objectives, specifications and resource needs. * Prepares development software, codes software (C++) and ...

Blue Star Families

Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$92K - $119K/yr

Associate Software Engineer Location: San Diego * Coordinates and develops project concepts, objectives, specifications and resource needs. * Prepares development software, codes software (C++) and ...

Alcon

Sr. Associate, Software Verification

Goleta, CA · On-site

As a Senior Associate, Software Engineer (Verification), you will be trusted to drive software design, development, and verification activitiesYou will be trusted to drive the design, execution ...

4insite

Software Eng, Full Stack

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

This position will be responsible for mentoring associate software engineers on the team, helping them to develop their technical skills. This position will also collaborate closely with the Software ...

4Insite

Software Eng, Full Stack

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

This position will be responsible for mentoring associate software engineers on the team, helping them to develop their technical skills. This position will also collaborate closely with the Software ...

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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.

Full Time Associate Software Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Full Time Associate Software Engineer job openings in California as of July 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 22 days 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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