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Graduate Software Engineering Jobs in California

SpaceX

New Graduate Engineer, Software

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

Required : • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering or other engineering discipline. • Graduating with a bachelor's degree ...

Primis

Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA

$150K - $250K/yr

You might be a fit if you have: * 5+ years of experience in software engineering * A background in ... Graduate (Advertisement Team) - 2025 Start (BS/MS) San Jose, CA $113,500.00-$250,000.00 2 weeks ago ...

Clerkie

Software Engineer Internship

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$80/hr

A soon-to-be or recent graduate (class of 2024 or 2025 preferred) with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field * Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and experience ...

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How much do graduate software engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate software engineering in California is $145,592.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,400.00 and $170,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Graduate Software Engineer?

A Graduate Software Engineer is an entry-level position for individuals who have recently completed a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. They work as part of a development team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. Graduate Software Engineers typically receive training and mentorship while working on real-world projects, helping them gain practical experience and build their technical skills. Their responsibilities may include writing code, fixing bugs, collaborating with other team members, and learning industry best practices.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Software Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming fundamentals, software development methodologies, and a relevant degree in Computer Science or a related field. Familiarity with coding languages such as Java, Python, or C++, and experience with version control systems like Git, are typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, and good communication skills help graduates stand out in collaborative technical environments. These skills and qualities are vital for producing high-quality software, adapting to evolving technologies, and contributing effectively to development teams.

What are some common challenges Graduate Software Engineers face during their first year, and how can they overcome them?

Graduate Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as adapting to new codebases, balancing learning with productivity, and effectively communicating within cross-functional teams. It's important to proactively seek mentorship, ask questions, and take advantage of onboarding resources. Participating in code reviews and attending regular team meetings can help build confidence and understanding, while setting small, achievable goals fosters both skill development and a sense of accomplishment.
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IT Staff Systems Engineer (DevOps)

IT Staff Systems Engineer (DevOps)

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

San Jose, CA • On-site

$57.21 - $106.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.
Cadence is seeking a DevOps Support Engineer to join our team to support, manage, and improve the DevOps environment. The candidate should have hands-on experience with cloud solutions and proven expertise in working directly with R&D software development teams to develop solutions to optimize their working environment collaboratively.
Cadence has a 30-year history of applying leading-edge optimization and analysis algorithms to highly complex problems in semiconductor and electronic design, verification, and analysis. We are looking for a recent graduate software engineer to join our team of collaborative EDA professionals to deliver the best-in-class next-generation software for physical IC applications. The software engineer will work on complex problems where data analysis requires an evaluation of intangible variance factors to develop leading-edge software for the physical design and verification of products at advanced nodes.
Each day with Cadence offers exciting opportunities to create a better, more connected world. We are leading the charge to solve technology's toughest challenges. Working at Cadence means working alongside the industry's brightest people and innovating for the biggest, most innovative companies around the globe.
Role: DevOps Support Engineer
Location: San Jose, CA (onsite position)
Responsibilities
  • Supporting multiple geological locations to serve user communities across North America, Europe, and Asia sites.
  • Focusing on improving R&D productivity and committing to customer success.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development, testing, and production environments
  • Operating, managing, and enhancing the internal compute farm and associated cloud (Azure).
  • Maintaining, enhancing, monitoring, reporting, and improving its efficiency.

Requirements
  • 7+ years of technical experience architecting, managing, and improving a DevOps environment running both Windows and Linux.
  • 3+ years working in a global group, coordinating support, strategies, projects, and operations across multiple geographies in a team-oriented approach
  • Solid understanding and proven operational experience with DevSecOps and best practices
  • Experience building and managing CI/CD pipeline in cloud (Azure preferred)
  • Strong Linux administration skills and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working directly with R&D software development teams to collaboratively develop solutions to optimize their working environment
  • Experience in HPC using LSF or Slurm is preferred.
  • Strong process focus shown through documentation, change management, incident management and problem-resolution activities

Education: BS / MS in Computer Science or related field
The hourly range for California is $57.21 to $106.25 per hour. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Please note that the hourly range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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