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Full Time Associate Software Engineer Jobs in California

CPMC LLC

Software Engineer (SECRET)

San Diego, CA · On-site

Software Engineers research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized ... Associates degree will be considered. Typical Experience: * 37 years of professional experience ...

Protingent

Software Engineer

Emeryville, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Software Engineer Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Software ... Job Type: Full-time, Direct-Hire * Salary Range: $120K-150K. * Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite)

ProNexus

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$185K - $235K/yr

This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. Compensation is $185,000-$235,000 base ... Requirements - 5+ years of software engineering experience - Strong engineering fundamentals ...

ProNexus

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$185K - $235K/yr

This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. Compensation is $185,000-$235,000 base ... Requirements - 5+ years of software engineering experience - Strong engineering fundamentals ...

Unchained Labs

Software Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Occasionally assist Product Support Engineers to resolve escalated customer issues relating to automation software * Full-time based at our HQ in Pleasanton, CA Qualifications * Experience with ...

UST

Associate Project Manager

Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site

They are seeking an Associate Project Manager to manage project plans, analyze systems, and supervise software developers while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Responsibilities : • ...

Chestnut (YC X25)

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$300K/yr

Mid-Senior level Employment type * Full-time Job function * Engineering and Information Technology ... Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA . We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

Autoscience

Software Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Software Engineer located in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining back-end ...

Toyon Research Corporation

Software Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90K - $140K/yr

The experienced software engineer will design, develop, and perform analysis utilizing GIS tools ... position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related ...

Redolent, Inc.

Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Software Engineer position will be responsible for hands-on development as well as lead the ... offshore associates - Directs root cause analysis of critical business and production issues ...

Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Hayward, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high ...

Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high ...

Redolent, Inc.

Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Software Engineer position will be responsible for hands-on development as well as lead the ... offshore associates - Directs root cause analysis of critical business and production issues ...

Redolent, Inc.

Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

The Software Engineer position will be responsible for hands-on development as well as lead the ... offshore associates - Directs root cause analysis of critical business and production issues ...

Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high ...

Walmart

Staff, Software Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$143K - $286K/yr

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design and build enterprise-scale Marketplace platforms ... full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high ...

Walmart

Senior, Software Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$117K - $234K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a key position on Walmart Amends. Amends serves as ... full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high ...

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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.

Software Engineer

People In AI

San Francisco, CA

$170K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

This range is provided by People In AI. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$170,000.00/yr – $300,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from People In AI

Compensation: $170,000–$310,000 base + equity

(compensation varies on level of experience)

We are partnering with a fast‑growing, VC‑backed SaaS company that is rebuilding a core product around AI. This is a software engineering role for someone who wants to work deeply with modern AI systems while staying grounded in strong engineering fundamentals.

The product operates in a complex, document‑heavy, high‑trust domain where correctness, reliability, and explainability matter. AI is not a side project here. It is becoming central to how the product works and how customers get value.

The Role

As an AI Software Engineer, you will build and own AI‑powered product features end to end. This includes designing backend systems that integrate LLMs, retrieval systems, and business logic into reliable, production‑grade workflows used by real customers.

This role is ideal for engineers who:

  • Think like software engineers first
  • Are already integrating LLMs via APIs or want to move deeper into applied AI
  • Care about shipping, reliability, and real‑world impact
What You’ll Work On
  • Build and ship AI‑powered features embedded directly into the core product
  • Integrate LLM APIs into backend systems for document understanding, reasoning, and automation
  • Design and operate retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) pipelines over proprietary data
  • Own systems in production, including monitoring, evaluation, and iteration
  • Work closely with product and design partners to turn real user problems into shipped solutions
  • Balance fast iteration with long‑term maintainability and system health
What We’re Looking For
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience shipping production systems
  • Experience building backend services (APIs, distributed systems, data‑backed applications)
  • Hands‑on experience integrating external APIs, ideally LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Bedrock, etc.)
  • Comfort working across the full lifecycle of a feature, from prototype to production
  • An ownership mindset and good product judgment
Nice to have, but not required:
  • Experience with RAG, embeddings, or vector databases
  • Working with unstructured data such as PDFs or documents
  • Exposure to AI evaluation, monitoring, or guardrails
  • Experience in regulated or high‑trust domains
Why This Role
  • AI is core to the product, not an experiment
  • Real customers, real usage, real impact
  • Strong engineering culture with high ownership
  • Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
  • Hybrid environment with a preference for in‑person collaboration in San Francisco
About People in AI

People in AI is a specialized recruiting firm partnering exclusively with high‑growth AI companies. We work closely with engineering leadership to provide candidates with real context on the role, team, and expectations, helping you decide if an opportunity is truly the right fit.

Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Engineering and Production
Industries
  • Financial Services and Software Development
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