Software Developer Jobs in California

A Software Developer is responsible for designing, installing, testing, and maintaining software systems for companies. They are integral to the Technology industry as they develop systems that enable various business processes and functions. These professionals create the systems that allow us to complete tasks on computers and mobile devices. They also write and debug code, troubleshoot software issues, and develop updates and patches for existing programs. Software Developers are typically involved in all aspects of software creation, from concept to coding to marketing.

Important skills for a Software Developer include strong problem-solving abilities, an understanding of various coding languages, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Some certifications that could boost a Software Developer's resume include Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 8 Programmer, and AWS Certified Developer. Prior to becoming a Software Developer, individuals might have roles such as Junior Developer, Software Tester, or Systems Analyst. These roles provide valuable experience in coding, troubleshooting, and understanding user requirements.

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PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER Epsilon Data

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

PRINCIPAL DEVELOPER Epsilon Data Management LLC has an opening for a Principal Developer in San Diego, CA. Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility...

Senior Software Engineer

  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 5 days ago

Description Job Description - Resources available on Prism to create your job description to not only be compliant but attractive: Purpose, Compliance & Components of Creating Requisitions, How to...

Senior Software Engineer (Scala)

  • Burbank, CA
  • moments ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • moments ago

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and...

Machine Learning Software Engineer (SMTS)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 hours ago

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products...

Computer Vision Engineer, Reality Labs

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

The Reality Labs (RL) organization at Meta is helping more people around the world come together and connect through world-class Augmented and Virtual reality (AR/VR) products. With global...

Software Developer III

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Sinch Email is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer III to join our Preview Control Platform team. Our ideal candidate is a back-end focused engineer with strong expertise...

Remote Work

Senior Software Developer - Mailgun Optimize and Validate

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Sinch Email is looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our Mailgun Optimize and Validate team....

Java ODM Developer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Role - SENIOR DEVELOPER- W2 Candidates only Onsite, 5 days each week except Holidays Possible extension past 1 year Location- Hybrid/Sacramento, CA/ONSITE Duration_ Fulltime with Apexon Required...

Software Engineer Sinch Identity

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses - including Google, Uber, Paypal, Visa, and many others - rely on Sinch's Customer Communications Cloud to power...

Only Full Time Sr. Java Backend Engineer Hybrid - Santa monica, CA 10 + Years

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Only Full Time | Sr. Java Backend Engineer | Hybrid - Santa monica, CA | 10 + Years Only Full Time | Sr. Java Backend Engineer | Hybrid - Santa Monica, CA | 10 + Years Sr. Java Backend Engineer...

ServiceNow Developer Senior

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4) Job Family: Software Development...

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Interim Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Software Engineering...

Remote Work

Senior Software Development Engineer, AWS Kubernetes (K8s)

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS's services and features apart in the industry....

680-Solr Search Modernization Programmer

  • Norwalk, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 4 hours ago

680-Solr Search Modernization Programmer Location: Norwalk, CA Pay Rate: $70 - $85 Contract Duration: 1 Year OT Rate: Straight Time (Exempt) Estimated Regular Hours/Week: 40.00 Onsite Skills...

Software Developer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 4 hours ago

WeVision LLC seeks Software Developer Lead in Irvine, CA to oversee & guide a team of software developers, ensuring the successful design, dev., & impl. of software projects. Req....

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Salary for Software Developer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTechnology research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Software Developers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.4%
Master's Degree
35.5%
Associate's Degree
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
High School or GED
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.5%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.2%



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