Software Engineer in San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA

133455 - 187575

25th percentile

133455

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

50th percentile

158978

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

75th percentile

187575

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

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75th percentile

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116543

148215

174968

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ERP Technical Developer

136838

167895

196185

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130073

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ERP Business Analyst

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CRM Developer

128535

154673

183270

CRM Business Analyst

114698

139298

164205

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