Software engineer pay in San Diego

Pay stated on current job listings, in USD per year. Hourly rates count 2,080 hours.

$154,600median$138,473–187,500typical range, 25th to 75th percentile253jobs with stated pay83%of 307 listings state pay

  1. 8Under $100k
  2. 34$100k–125k
  3. 74$125k–150k
  4. 44$150k–175k, includes the median
  5. 41$175k–200k
  6. 27$200k–225k
  7. 25$225k and up
  1. Senior Staff Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$169,800–254,600
  2. Staff Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$141,300–211,900
  3. Senior Principal Software EngineerBAE SystemsSan Diego, TX + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$132,962–226,035
  4. Cellular Technologies Software EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$129,500–194,300
  5. Cellular Technologies Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$129,500–194,300
  6. Senior Software Integration Engineer (Payloads & Integrations)Firestorm LabsSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$140,000–170,000
  7. Engineer, StaffQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$135,800–203,600
  8. Senior Staff Software Engineer, JavaScript Runtime & CompilersServiceNowSan Diego, CAFull-time · Remote$171,900–300,800
  9. Engineer, StaffQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$135,800–203,600
  10. Senior Engineer, Google CloudPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCSt. Louis, KS + 60 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–202,000
  11. Software Engineer/Principal Software Engineer - JavaNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$91,800–137,600
  12. Senior Staff Data Platform Software EngineerServiceNowSan Diego, CAFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$181,200
  13. Advance Node Technology Enablement EngineerArmSan Diego, CAFull-time · Hybrid$130,100–176,000
  14. #Software EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$99,500–149,300
  15. Camera EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$104,500–156,700
  16. Senior Computer Vision Software EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$117,800–176,600
  17. Senior Windows OS Drivers Developer Engineer - PC ComputeQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$117,800–176,600
  18. Senior Computer Vision Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$117,800–176,600
  19. Software Engineer II, Device SecurityHumanoidSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,000–154,000
  20. Senior Windows OS Drivers Developer Engineer - PC ComputeQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$117,800–176,600
  21. Specialist, Software EngineeringL3Harris TechnologiesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$97,000–180,000
  22. Senior Software Engineer, Swarm SystemsRed Cat HoldingsSan Diego, CAFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$113,965–178,135
  23. Software Developer, Entry to JuniorTactical Engineering & AnalysisSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$80,000–105,000
  24. Senior Bioinformatics & Genomics Data System EngineerNateraSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$125,800–157,200
  25. Camera EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$104,500–156,700
  26. Manager, Software EngineeringInsulet CorporationSan Diego, CA + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$160,000–239,950
  27. Debt Solutions - Senior Software EngineerCoStar GroupSan Diego, CAFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$124,000–202,000
  28. Debt Solutions - Senior Software EngineerCoStar Realty Information, Inc.San Diego, CAFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$124,000–202,000
  29. #Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$99,500–149,300
  30. Staff Software Engineer, Manufacturing Design TechnologyTeslaSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$197,600–296,400
  31. Power Platform DeveloperLPA, Inc.San Jose, TX + 6 moreFull-time · Hybrid$110,000–130,000
  32. Software Engineer IIIMedImpact Healthcare Systems, Inc.San Diego, CAFull-time · Remote$95,717–132,808
  33. Principal Engineer Software- Software IntegrationNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$114,000–171,000
  34. Debt Solutions - Lead Software EngineerCoStar Realty Information, Inc.San Diego, CAFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$170,000–222,000
  35. Debt Solutions - Lead Software EngineerCoStar GroupSan Diego, CAFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$170,000–222,000
  36. Senior Manager Software EngineeringAbbott LaboratoriesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$130,700–261,300
  37. FVP, Platform & Automation EngineeringAxos BankSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$150,000
  38. Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-ManagerPricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCSt. Louis, KS + 55 moreFull-time · On-site$99,000–232,000
  39. Forward Deployed Software Engineer-Palantir Foundry-Senior AssociatePricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCSt. Louis, KS + 55 moreFull-time · On-site$77,000–202,000
  40. Staff Software Engineer — SubSystem Integration Test (SSIT)Qualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$141,300–211,900
  41. Simulation Software EngineerReliable RoboticsMountain View, CA + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$160,000–215,000
  42. Staff Software Engineer — SubSystem Integration Test (SSIT)QualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$141,300–211,900
  43. Software Engineer - CameraQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$104,500–156,700
  44. Software Engineer - CameraQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$104,500–156,700
  45. Principal Software Engineer/Sr Principal Software Engineer - Payloads and Tasking ApplicationsNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$114,000–171,000
  46. Consumer Home and Life Chipset Project EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$197,000–295,400
  47. Embedded Real Time Operating System Staff Software Engineer (QuRT OS, Zephyr)Qualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$160,200–240,200
  48. Staff Engineer, Modelling and Simulation (R6248)Shield AISan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$150,000–230,000
  49. Principal Engineer, Edge Applications & Mission Systems (R6245)Shield AISan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$220,000–330,000
  50. Embedded Real Time Operating System Staff Software Engineer (QuRT OS, Zephyr)QualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$160,200–240,200
  51. AVP, Software Development Manager – OutSystemsAxos BankSan Diego, NJ + 6 moreFull-time · Remote$120,000
  52. Consumer Home and Life Chipset Project EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$197,000–295,400
  53. Senior People Technology Solutions LeadSony Interactive EntertainmentSan Diego, CAFull-time · Hybrid$169,400–254,000
  54. Ground Station Software EngineerCowboy Space Corp.San Diego, CA + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$145,000–171,000
  55. Senior Software Engineer - CameraQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  56. Senior Software Engineer - CameraQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  57. Senior Software Engineer - CameraQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  58. Staff Linux Software Engineer (Multiple Locations)Qualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$141,300–211,900
  59. Staff Linux Software Engineer (Multiple Locations)QualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$141,300–211,900
  60. Senior Software Engineer - CameraQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  61. Senior Software Engineer - CameraQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  62. Senior Software Engineer - CameraQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  63. Principal Software Engineer - Integration and TestNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$114,000–171,000
  64. Software Engineer - Integration and TestNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$91,800–137,600
  65. Graphics Software Engineer, SeniorQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  66. Entry Level Software EngineerBAE SystemsSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$66,017–105,628
  67. Graphics Software Engineer, SeniorQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  68. Senior Software EngineerSwift SolarSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$150,000–200,000
  69. Salesforce Lightning DeveloperMarsh McLennanWhite Plains, KS + 80 moreFull-time · Remote$79,700–139,500
  70. #Software EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$99,500–149,300
  71. Embedded Software Engineer, Power, Level 5Snap Inc.San Diego, CAFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$209,000–313,000
  72. #Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$99,500–149,300
  73. Software Engineer (Apps), IAeroVironment, Inc.San Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$66,500–101,500
  74. Graphics Software Engineer, SeniorQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  75. Senior Staff Software EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$169,800–254,600
  76. Staff Safety-Critical Software Engineer (R5788)Shield AISan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$200,000–300,000
  77. Software Engineer II (METOC)CenturumSan Diego, CAFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$90,000–120,000
  78. Graphics Software Engineer, SeniorQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$123,700–185,500
  79. Senior Staff Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$169,800–254,600
  80. EDA/CAD Software Engineer, StaffQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$145,600–218,400
  81. Sr Staff Software EngineerBecton, Dickinson and Company (BD)San Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$161,400–258,200
  82. Sr Manager, Web/CMS Development (Hybrid)Insulet CorporationSan Diego, CA + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$178,700–268,025
  83. Engineer II, Simulation Framework (R6204)Shield AISan Diego, CAFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$100,000–150,000
  84. EDA/CAD Software Engineer, StaffQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$145,600–218,400
  85. Senior Staff Platform Engineer - FederalServiceNowSan Diego, CAFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$181,200–317,100
  86. Director, Automation - Yield ManagementQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$216,400–324,600
  87. Embedded Software Engineer IIIInnoflight LLCSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$125,000–150,000
  88. Software Development Engineer - New GraduateShield AISan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$77,200–211,200
  89. Software Engineering Manager 2 - SW LeadNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$161,100–241,700
  90. Director, Automation - Yield ManagementQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$216,400–324,600
  91. Senior Manager, Software EngineeringAeroVironment, Inc.San Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$141,000–215,000
  92. Manager Digital Engineering 2Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$161,100–241,700
  93. CPU Software Architecture Senior EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$117,800–176,600
  94. CPU Software Architecture Senior EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$117,800–176,600
  95. Cyber Software Engineer (TG)Northrop GrummanSan Diego, MD + 3 moreFull-time · On-site$101,000–151,400
  96. Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy Integration (R6035)Shield AISan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$160,000–249,998
  97. Senior C++ Engineer – Foundations (R6023)Shield AISan Diego, CAFull-time · Remote$120,000–190,000
  98. Modem Software EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$109,400–164,200
  99. Technical DirectorWebstacksSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$120,000–140,000
  100. Modem Software EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$109,400–164,200
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