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Software Developer Engineer Ii Jobs in California

CalAmp

Engineer II, Software

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

We are seeking a Software Engineer II based in Carlsbad, CA to build real-time data platforms ... Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices * Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g ...

Syllable

Software Engineer II

Mountain View, CA · Remote

$150K/yr

Syllable Corporation Software Engineer II (Syllable Corporation has an opening in Mountain View, CA) Software Engineer II: Responsible for full lifecycle software development. Responsible for ...

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Software Engineer II

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

As a Software Engineer II, working on our data systems, you will help us to determine what 300M+ users are passionate about by contributing development of a real-time digital profile. The digital ...

Bear Robotics

Software Engineer II

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$119K - $163K/yr

Software Engineer II Department: Software Engineering This position will play a significant role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems and applications. The individual ...

Bear Robotics, Inc.

Software Engineer II

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$176 - $215/hr

Software Engineer II Department: Software Engineering This position will play a significant role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems and applications. The individual ...

Bear Robotics

Software Engineer II

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$176K - $215K/yr

Software Engineer II Department: Software Engineering This position will play a significant role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems and applications. The individual ...

Bear Robotics

Software Engineer II

Redwood City, CA

$176K - $215K/yr

Software Engineer II Department: Software Engineering This position will play a significant role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems and applications. The individual ...

Rocket Lab

Software Engineer II - MES

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

The Software Engineer II - MES will collaborate with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop full-stack software solutions for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES ...

The Trade Desk

Software Engineer II

San Jose, CA · On-site +1

$226K - $227K/yr

Software Engineer II Location: 50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1800, San Jose, CA 95113 *Telecommuting permitted: work may be performed within normal commuting distance from The Trade Desk, Inc ...

eGain Corporation

Software Engineer, II

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$110K/yr

... Software Engineer, II" in the email subject. Compensation * The salary for this position is $110,000 per year. * Stock options. Please note that the compensation package can vary based on the ...

PlayStation Global

Software Engineer II

San Mateo, CA · Hybrid

$182K - $245K/yr

Software Engineer II San Mateo, CA Role Overview Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC seeks a Software Engineer II in San Mateo, CA to develop and maintain high-quality applications and services ...

Socket.dev

Software Engineer II - Streaming

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

Role Summary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies are seeking a Software Engineer II to join ... and developer experience. * Designs and implements streaming solutions that balance latency ...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Software Engineer II

Roseville, CA · On-site

$102K - $139K/yr

Software Engineer II This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for software developer engineer ii in California is $98,952.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,700.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Software Developer Engineer Ii vs Software Developer Engineer I?

AspectSoftware Developer Engineer ISoftware Developer Engineer II
Experience LevelEntry-level, typically 0-2 yearsMid-level, usually 2-4 years
ResponsibilitiesBasic coding, bug fixes, learning projectsComplex coding, feature development, mentoring juniors
Required SkillsFundamental programming, basic understanding of systemsProficient coding, system design, problem-solving
CertificationsNot always requiredNot always required, but beneficial

The main difference between a Software Developer Engineer I and II lies in experience, responsibilities, and skill level. Software Developer Engineer I is an entry-level role focused on learning and basic tasks, while Software Developer Engineer II involves more complex projects and greater independence. Employers typically expect more experience and technical proficiency from Software Developer Engineer II candidates.

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Infographic showing various Software Developer Engineer Ii job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,952 per year, or $47.6 per hour.

Engineer II, Software

CalAmp

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

$110 - $150/hr

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This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

We are CalAmp, a connected intelligence company that gives people the ability to track, monitor and recover their vital assets with real-time visibility and insights.

We are seeking a Software Engineer II based in Carlsbad, CA to build real-time data platforms powering millions of connected devices.

In this role, you will design and develop scalable, cloud-native services that process high-volume IoT data and deliver actionable insights. You will work on distributed systems using technologies like AWS, Kafka and Kubernetes to solve challenges related to performance, reliability, and scale.

This is an opportunity to work on high-impact systems and contribute to architecture decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Location & Work Authorization Requirements:
  • This role is based in Carlsbad, CA
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S on a permanent basis.We are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Equal Employment Opportunity

CalAmp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Responsibilities
  • As a Software Engineer II, You will be part of a team responsible for designing and building scalable backend systems supporting CalAmp Telematics Cloud (CTC). You will build and scale microservices using modern cloud technologies
  • Translate product requirements into scalable system designs and production-ready applications
  • Create technical designs and contribute to system architecture decisions
  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, reliable and scalable software
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production systems
  • Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and develop solutions to these problems
  • Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure system reliability
  • Identify and implement application monitoring and metrics
  • Evaluate and implement technologies that improve scalability and performance
  • Participate in sprint planning and feature delivery
  • Own features end-to-end in production environments
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and DevOps teams
Must Haves
  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production systems
  • Strong experience with Java and object-oriented programming
  • Experience building backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot
  • Experience building microservices or distributed systems
  • Experience working with a cloud platform (AWS preferred)
  • Experience designing scalable and reliable systems
  • Experience working in production environments (monitoring, debugging, performance optimization)
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, secure code
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Nice to Have
  • Experience with Kafka, Redis, or event-driven architectures
  • Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
  • Experience with PostgreSQL or relational databases
  • Exposure to IoT or real-time data systems
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
  • Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch)
  • Experience in AI/ML, Agentic AI, AWS SageMaker or equivalent
  • Experience with TypeScript/node.js and AWS Lambda
  • Master’s in Computer Science or equivalent
Tech Stack
  • Java
  • Spring Boot/Quarkus
  • AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda)
  • Kafka, Redis
  • Kubernetes, Docker
  • PostgreSQL/DocumentDB
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