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Level Software Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Description SUMMARY The Software Engineer II is a mid-level role that is responsible for design and development of systems-level software and provides systems support by performing the following ...

Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $212K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Parallel Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build ... Develop and maintain system-level software written primarily in Rust. * Optimize existing codebases ...

Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $212K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Parallel Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build ... Develop and maintain system-level software written primarily in Rust. * Optimize existing codebases ...

Systems Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$203K - $240K/yr

Responsibilities : • Design, develop, and maintain systems-level software in Python • Build reliable, testable, and maintainable code using modern software engineering practices • Develop and ...

Systems Software Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$203K - $240K/yr

Responsibilities : • Design, develop, and maintain systems-level software in Python • Build reliable, testable, and maintainable code using modern software engineering practices • Develop and ...

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How much do level software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for level software engineer 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 cities in California are hiring for Level Software Engineer jobs? Cities in California with the most Level Software Engineer job openings:

Software Engineer Drone Systems

Calbuco Consulting

Palo Alto, CA

$140K - $230K/yr

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Our partner is hiring a Software Engineer to help build the core systems powering our drone platform.

You'll work on software that directly interacts with real-world hardware.

What you'll do
  • Build and maintain core software systems for drone operations
  • Work on backend, infrastructure, or system-level software
  • Collaborate with hardware and embedded teams
  • Support testing, deployment, and real-world performance
  • Iterate quickly based on system feedback
What we're looking for
  • 3–6 years of software engineering experience
  • Strong backend or systems programming skills
  • Experience working with hardware or real-time systems is a plus
  • Comfortable in fast-moving, early-stage environments
Job Title and Compensation
  • The compensation range for this position is between $140,000 and $230,000, based on full-time employment.
  • Actual salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and work location.
  • Open positions are based on job competencies that are specific to each role. If you are offered a position, the job title may be different from what is advertised to align with the role's competencies and your specific background, experience, and interview results.