Software Engineer in San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA

146475 - 205875

25th percentile

146475

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

50th percentile

174488

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

75th percentile

205875

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

181913

220388

263925

Mobile Applications Developer

165038

195413

231863

Senior Software Engineer

162000

197100

236588

Software Developer

141750

173813

203513

Developer/Programmer Analyst

127913

162675

192038

ERP Integration Manager

162675

206888

253125

ERP Technical Developer

150188

184275

215325

ERP Analyst

142763

172800

204863

ERP Business Analyst

129263

157275

187988

CRM Developer

141075

169763

201150

CRM Business Analyst

125888

152888

180225

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