Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Software Engineer Job Description

Candidates for a software engineer position should have broad information systems experience and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should be adept at programming and working in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills. They’re expected to quickly produce well-organized, optimized and documented source code. Most jobs require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline. Several years’ experience in specific programming languages, such as C#/C++, Java or .NET, depending on what the employer is using, also is valuable.

Typical software engineer duties:

Designing and creating engineering specifications for software programs and applications

Working with quality assurance to develop software test plans

Collaborating with hardware engineers to assess and test hardware and software interaction

Implementing a specific development methodology

Documenting software specifications

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Database

SQL

REST API

GitHub

EO/IR systems

AB Testing

Web App

Java

Design controls?

JavaScript

Salary for Software Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

142135 - 199775

25th percentile

142135

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

169318

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

199775

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

Projected salaries for related positions

Position title

25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Applications Architect

176523

213858

256105

Mobile Applications Developer

160148

189623

224993

Senior Software Engineer

157200

191260

229578

Software Developer

137550

168663

197483

Developer/Programmer Analyst

124123

157855

186348

ERP Integration Manager

157855

200758

245625

ERP Technical Developer

145738

178815

208945

ERP Analyst

138533

167680

198793

ERP Business Analyst

125433

152615

182418

CRM Developer

136895

164733

195190

CRM Business Analyst

122158

148358

174885

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