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Telecom Software Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

AI Software Engineer III

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$67.75 - $91/hr

Tencent is a global IT company seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic AI Software Engineer to ... Tencent is an internet service portal offering value-added internet, mobile, telecom, and online ...

Principal Real-time Software Engineer

San Jose, CA ยท On-site

$158K - $212K/yr

Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers ... like telecom, medical, IoT, automotive, or robotics) where hardware operation, time critical ...

Principal Real-time Software Engineer

San Diego, CA ยท On-site

$143K - $192K/yr

Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers ... like telecom, medical, IoT, automotive, or robotics) where hardware operation, time critical ...

Data Platform Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

... of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale ... Quantum computing requires breakthrough engineering innovations; we expect software solutions that ...

... of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale ... Quantum computing requires breakthrough engineering innovations; we expect software solutions that ...

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How much do telecom software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for telecom 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 is the difference between Telecom Software Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectTelecom Software EngineerNetwork Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field; certifications like CCNA, CCNPBachelor's in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related; certifications like CCNA, CCNP
Work EnvironmentDevelops software for telecom systems, networks, and applications; often in software development teamsDesigns, implements, and maintains network infrastructure; often in network operations or support teams
Employer & Industry UsageTelecom companies, service providers, equipment vendorsTelecom, IT, and enterprise organizations managing network infrastructure

While both roles require networking knowledge and certifications like CCNA, Telecom Software Engineers focus on developing software solutions for telecom systems, whereas Network Engineers primarily design and maintain network infrastructure. The roles often overlap but differ in their core responsibilities and daily tasks.

What cities in California are hiring for Telecom Software Engineer jobs? Cities in California with the most Telecom Software Engineer job openings:

AI Software Engineer III

Tencent

Palo Alto, CA โ€ข On-site

$67.75 - $91/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Tencent is a global IT company seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic AI Software Engineer to enhance game development through AI solutions. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with agile teams to deliver efficient AI services.
Responsibilities:
โ€ข assist in the development and implementation of AI solutions for Tencent's overseas game studios to improve the game development and operation efficiency
โ€ข work in the agile team
โ€ข adopt cutting-edge technologies like Agentic AI, Gen AI, LLM to design and deliver the AI empowered services/solutions in the complex system that meet fast-growing business requirements
โ€ข fine-tuning the LLM
โ€ข design and implement the AI Agent System with opensource frameworks like LangChain/LangGraph
Qualifications:
Required:
โ€ข Pursuing a Masterโ€™s or PhDโ€™s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or a related field
โ€ข Proficiency in AI/ML, Deep Learning, LLM, RAG
โ€ข Knowledge in one or more Open-Source AI Agent Frameworks: LangChain/LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, etc.
โ€ข Proficiency in Python development is essential
โ€ข Knowledge in Git, Jenkins
Company:
Tencent is an internet service portal offering value-added internet, mobile, telecom, and online advertising services. Founded in 1998, the company is headquartered in Shenzhen, CHN, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.