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Applied ML Validation & Automation Engineer
Apple Inc. 4.8
Software engineer job in Cupertino, CA
A leading technology company is seeking a Machine Learning Validation Automation Engineer in Cupertino, CA. In this role, you will design and implement data collection and evaluation pipelines for machine learning systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, at least 3 years of industry experience with ML systems, and proficiency in Python. This position offers competitive pay between $147,400 and $272,100, rich benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to shape the future of Apple's user experiences.
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$147.4k-272.1k yearly 1d ago
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Manager, SW Engineering
Roku, Inc. 4.9
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV
Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers.
From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.
About the team
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV and continues to innovate and lead the industry. As we strive to influence the future of television globally, including TV advertising, the ongoing success depends heavily on our investment in the Content Management System. With Roku providing millions of movies, episodes, news, and channels, the Content Management System plays a vital role in managing content ingestion, selection, enrichment, and curation. We are seeking engineers capable of developing, designing, and deploying highly scalable, dependable applications, tools, and automation frameworks essential for efficiently handling the vast volume of content in our pipeline.
About the role
Roku pioneered TV streaming and continues to innovate and lead the industry. The Roku Channel has us well-positioned to help shape the future of streaming. Continued success relies on investing in the Roku Cloud TV Platform, so we deliver high quality streaming TV experience at a global scale.
You will be part of the Roku Content Management System and Tools Engineering team, playing a key role in developing the next generation content management systems that drive content ingestion, selection, management, and curation workflows. These systems are vital for empowering critical functions like Search and Recommendation on the Roku Platform. Your projects will have a direct impact on millions of Roku users globally. Throughout, you'll collaborate with key stakeholders across various Roku engineering teams and take the lead in designing our content management system.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical leadership, bring endless curiosity and can pair a global mindset with locally relevant execution. You should be a gritty problem solver and self-starter who can drive programs with the product and commercial teams within Roku and across external strategic partner organizations. The successful candidate will display a balance of hard and soft skills, including the ability to respond quickly to changing business needs.
What you'll be doing
Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team responsible for content ingestion, enrichment, QC automation, and partner portal systems.
Architect and scale distributed systems that handle millions of assets and metadata records, ensuring reliability and low-latency processing.
Collaborate with product and operational partners to deliver a world‑class Partner Portal that empowers studios, networks, and content providers to onboard and manage their catalogs seamlessly.
Drive automation across video, audio, artwork, and metadata QC, integrating AI/ML‑based services to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Partner cross‑functionally to streamline content delivery and operational workflows.
Provide technical direction, conduct code and design reviews, and ensure best practices in performance, observability, and security.
Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables.
Recruit and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability.
We're excited if you have
5+ years proven track record in hiring, building and leading high‑caliber product engineering teams.
8+ years of software development experience with deep technical knowledge and expertise in building high availability, large‑scale distributed systems and services.
Proven experience in building scalable, distributed backend systems in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP or Azure.
Strong understanding of microservice and event‑driven architectures, including experience with messaging and streaming frameworks like Kafka, SQS, or similar technologies.
Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills in working with cross‑functional teams across the organization and delivering on big and ambitious goals.
Deep understanding of content management, metadata processing, and media workflow automation.
Experience in designing or integrating partner‑facing platforms or portals for content or data management.
Ability to handle periodic on‑call duty as well as out‑of‑band requests; strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in computer science plus 8 years of experience or equivalent; Master's degree preferred.
Benefits
Roku is committed to offering a diverse range of benefits as part of our compensation package to support our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits include global access to mental health and financial wellness support and resources. Local benefits include statutory and voluntary benefits which may include healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), life, accident, disability, commuter, and retirement options (401(k)/pension). Our employees can take time off work for vacation and other personal reasons to balance their evolving work and life needs. It's important to note that not every benefit is available in all locations or for every role. For details specific to your location, please consult with your recruiter.
The Roku Culture
Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast‑paced environment where everyone is focused on the company's success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. We're independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly, move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and trust. In short, at Roku you'll be part of a company that's changing how the world watches TV.
We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem‑solvers, which itself is a two‑part idea. We come up with the solution, but the solution isn't real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation, one that has served us well since 2002.
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$207k-280k yearly est. 2d ago
Principal Software Development Build Engineer
Dell 4.8
Software engineer job in Santa Cruz, CA
The SoftwareEngineering team delivers next-generation application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software for platforms, peripherals, applications and diagnostics - all with the most advanced technologies, tools, softwareengineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Principal Software Development Build Engineer
in Santa Clara, California .
What you'll achieve
As a Principal Software Development Build Engineer, you will own and evolve CI/CD pipelines, build automation and release processes for our scale-out storage and data protection platform. You'll drive modernization of build systems, ensure fast/reliable releases and mentor junior engineers while collaborating closely with development, QA and operations.
You will:
Architect and optimize build/release pipelines for complex, distributed software
Lead improvements in CI/CD workflows, automation, and developer productivity
Troubleshoot build failures and enforce branching, versioning, and governance standards
Integrate test automation and security checks into pipelines
Mentor engineers and drive adoption of modern build tools and practices
Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role:
Essential Requirements
8+ years experience in build/release engineering or DevOps (or equivalent skill)
Expertise with CI/CD platforms e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
Proficiency in Python, Bash or Groovy for automation
Experience with Git-based SCM, artifact management (Artifactory/Nexus), and containerized builds (Docker/K8s)
Desirable Skills:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Knowledge of modern build systems e.g. Bazel, CMake and cloud CI/CD
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $205,700-$266,200 .
Benefits and Perks of working at Dell Technologies
Your life. Your health. Supported by your benefits. You can explore the overall benefits experience that awaits you as a Dell Technologies team member - right now at MyWellatDell.com
Who we are
We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here . Job ID: R283658
A leading technology company seeks a Senior Embedded Software/QA Engineer in San Jose, California. In this role, you will develop software for advanced traction inverter applications while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Experience with C programming and embedded systems is essential. The company offers a competitive salary range of $132,000 to $195,000 plus benefits and stock options.
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$132k-195k yearly 1d ago
Lead Software Automation & Toolchain Engineer
Acceler8 Talent
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
We're hiring a Lead Software Automation & Toolchain Engineer to join a frontier physical AI startup building autonomous systems that can experiment, reason, and discover in the real world.
The team is a small, world-class group pushing beyond simulation and software-only AI. Their systems operate across a 20,000 sq ft physical intelligence factory and support a $42M federally funded program, enabling ML-driven agents to directly command real engineering tools and workflows.
This role owns the automation substrate that connects AI agents to the physical world - unifying CAD, EDA, CAE, and scientific tools into clean, deterministic, agent-callable interfaces. You'll define how intelligent systems manipulate real engineering stacks at scale.
What you'll do:
Build reproducible adapters and automation pipelines that make heterogeneous engineering tools fully agent-callable
Design structured APIs, parsers, classifiers, and fault-tolerant execution flows across CAD, EDA, CAE, and scientific toolchains
Wrap commercial and open-source engineering tools into deterministic, scriptable workflows with robust validation and recovery
Partner closely with ML researchers, agent systems engineers, and domain experts to automate end-to-end engineering workflows
Make foundational architecture decisions in a fast-moving, first-principles environment
What we're looking for:
Senior or Lead-level experience automating engineering or scientific tools (e.g., CAD, EDA, CAE, CAM, COMSOL, simulation platforms)
Strong systems-thinking ability across heterogeneous tools, file formats, and execution environments
Proven ability to build reproducible, fault-tolerant automation pipelines and structured tool interfaces
Comfort working at the boundary of software systems, ML-driven agents, and real-world engineering workflows
Thrives in high-ownership, frontier research environments
Location: San Francisco or Redwood City
$120k-168k yearly est. 5d ago
Full Stack Software Engineer (Python / React)
Arrayo
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
We're seeking a Full Stack SoftwareEngineer with strong backend development skills in Python and frontend expertise in React.js. You'll help design, implement, and scale full stack web applications that are secure, performant, and user-centric.
Responsibilities
Architect, build, and maintain backend services using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)
Design and implement dynamic and responsive frontends using React.js and/or Vue.js
Create and consume RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Build reusable components and libraries for frontend use
Collaborate across teams to gather requirements, define solutions, and ensure quality
Optimize performance and scalability of applications
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests across the stack
Participate in peer code reviews and provide mentorship where appropriate
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in full stack development
M.S. degree in relevant domain required
Proficiency with Python and one or more major web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Django)
Advanced skills in React.js, including Hooks, Context, and state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand)
Experience with Vue.js or interest in working across multiple frontend frameworks
Familiarity with modern frontend tooling: Webpack, Vite, Babel, ESLint
Solid experience with HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and responsive UI design
Strong understanding of RESTful services, API security, and performance optimization
Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL options (MongoDB, Redis)
Git and CI/CD best practices (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, GitLab CI)
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to engineering
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with TypeScript
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or container orchestration
GraphQL and Apollo Client experience
Familiarity with microservice architecture
Experience working with real-time data (WebSockets, MQTT)
$106k-150k yearly est. 3d ago
Software Engineer
Supermicro 4.7
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
Seeking a top-notch hands-on SoftwareEngineer to work on management software for server and data center building block solutions. As part of our softwareengineering team, you will be responsible for leading the projects and provide technical expertise and recommendations to support and enhance our development projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
As a SoftwareEngineer at Supermicro, you will:
Architect and design server management software solutions, documenting designs, and collaborating with team members to implement and validate these solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Remain at the forefront of cutting-edge server technologies, ensuring your solutions are innovative and competitive.
Develop and innovate advanced server management features that improve operational efficiency and user experience.
Automate server management processes, enhancing user-friendliness and streamlining workflows.
Troubleshoot complex issues, providing timely resolutions to enhance system reliability and performance.
Support a diverse range of operating systems, including Linux, Windows, Unix, Hypervisors, and UEFI, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
Engage closely with our development team in Taiwan, collaborating daily to align on project goals and software solutions.
Collaborate across different departments for the success of Server and DCBBS solutions enablement.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Computer Science (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Engineering (CE), or related fields from an accredited institution is preferred.
A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Software Design Engineer or a related role, demonstrating substantial expertise in softwareengineering, especially in server management software development, firmware monitoring, configuration, control, and updates.
Proficiency in C++ programming is required; familiarity with C and Golang would be beneficial.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work efficiently within a diverse team environment.
Plus:
Experience in server firmware management, including control and update processes.
Background in developing drivers for Linux, Windows, or Unix systems.
Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
Proficient in unit test frameworks, including creating test plans and unit tests.
Familiarity with modern C++ standards (C++11/C++17), including cross-compilation techniques.
Experience with UEFI application development and algorithm design.
Knowledge of continuous integration frameworks using tools such as Git, Docker, and CMake.
Exposure to Scrum/Agile methodologies and teamwork practices.
Proficiency in UML and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD).
Experience with shell scripting (Bash/C Shell).
Familiarity with additional high-level programming languages, such as Golang and Python.
Salary Range
$120,000 - $160,000
The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
$120k-160k yearly 3d ago
Automation CSV Engineer
Trinity Consultants-Advent Engineering 4.5
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
Automation CSV Engineer (Biotech/Pharma)
Please note: We are only considering W2 candidates at this time. Applications from third-party vendors or C2C arrangements will not be considered.
ADVENT Engineering is an engineering and consulting firm providing expertise to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Headquartered near San Francisco, California, and with operations in the Eastern and Western US, Canada and Singapore, our company is involved in almost every facet of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility design and process engineering and quality system projects.
ADVENT's services include process engineering, automation engineering, project engineering, facility/system design, start up and commissioning, validation and compliance consulting for distinguished and successful biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.
The successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, automation, commissioning and start-up of various processes, systems and facilities. A combination of strong technical aptitude, automation engineering skills and technical writing are the desired skill set.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team!
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Sr. Automation CSV Engineer to support a complex automation system migration project at a large, regulated biotechnology/pharmaceutical manufacturing site in the California Bay area. The ideal candidate will bring deep, hands-on expertise in PCS and MES system migration, validation, and implementation, with a strong preference for experience in Rockwell and PharmaSuite environments.
This role requires a senior-level engineer capable of independently executing and leading CSV and automation activities while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute CSV and automation activities for PCS/MES system migration projects
Support implementation, migration, commissioning, and validation of:
PCS systems (Rockwell, Honeywell)
MES systems (PharmaSuite, POMSnet)
SCADA and PLC platforms
Author, review, approve, and execute CSV lifecycle documentation, including:
Validation Plans
Risk Assessments
Test Protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Traceability Matrices
Validation Summary Reports
Ensure compliance with SDLC, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, Data Integrity, and GAMP 5
Manage and document software changes throughout the SDLC per site procedures
Support programming, configuration, commissioning, and validation of Rockwell and PharmaSuite platforms
Collaborate with automation, IT, QA, and manufacturing teams
Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and deviation investigations as needed
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Required Qualifications
8+ years of experience in CSV and Automation within a regulated biotech/pharma environment
Hands-on experience with implementation, migration, and validation of:
PCS (Rockwell and/or Honeywell)
MES (PharmaSuite, POMSnet)
SCADA/PLC systems
Strong, hands-on expertise with Rockwell and PharmaSuite (required)
In-depth knowledge of:
SDLC
21 CFR Part 11 / Annex 11
Data Integrity
Computerized System Validation (CSV)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with S88 Batch Standard
Experience with Rockwell software object development
MES recipe authoring and testing experience
Experience with Kneat
Additional Information
This position requires 100% onsite support in California
Long-term project opportunity in a regulated manufacturing environment
$96k-130k yearly est. 18h ago
Senior NLP & Language AI Engineer
Cisco Systems 4.8
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
A leading tech firm is seeking a recent graduate or final-year PhD/Master's student for a role focused on advancing NLP research within their Language AI features. Responsibilities include conducting rigorous research, collaborating with product managers, and innovating in AI solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in machine learning and natural language processing, and experience with Python. This position is located in San Jose, California, and offers a competitive salary package.
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$138k-175k yearly est. 2d ago
Distributed Cloud Engineering Leader
F5 Networks, Inc. 4.6
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
A leading network and security company is seeking an Engineering Sr Manager to lead a team building and operating distributed cloud services. The role requires over 10 years of softwareengineering experience, including significant leadership experience. The successful candidate will drive engineering best practices, ensure secure and scalable solutions, and collaborate across teams. This position is hybrid, allowing flexibility in work location, and offers an attractive salary range between $216,800 and $325,200, complemented by various benefits.
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$216.8k-325.2k yearly 2d ago
Staff Software Engineer
Storm3
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
💻 Staff / Principal SoftwareEngineer - AI Platform (LLMs & RAG)
📋 GenAI Healthcare
📍 Hybrid in SF
💸 Competitive base + hefty bonus
We are working with a pioneering generative AI-native health company revolutionizing hyper-personalized care. Its precision care platform enabling a new era of whole-person care through generative and predictive intelligence. They tap into cutting-edge resources, have an extensive dataset covering 100s million patients and a network of 1.8 million healthcare professionals.
We are seeking a Staff / Principal SoftwareEngineer to provide technical leadership in building, scaling, and operating LLM-powered healthcare applications, with a strong emphasis on RAG, knowledge systems, and AI-native backend architectures.
Responsibilities:
Design, build, and evolve scalable LLM-based systems, including RAG pipelines, prompt orchestration, embedding strategies, vector search, and inference workflows.
Develop AI services that operate on healthcare and clinical data while respecting FHIR, HL7, HIPAA, and other regulatory and compliance requirements.
Partner closely with clinical, product, and data science teams to translate real-world clinical workflows
Build and maintain backend services and APIs supporting LLM inference, evaluation, observability, and lifecycle management
Establish best practices for prompt management, model versioning, human-in-the-loop workflows, and continuous improvement using feedback signals.
Act as a technical authority across teams, influencing architecture decisions and long-term platform strategy.
Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, set engineering standards, and raise the bar on system design and code quality.
Work closely with data engineering, data science, security, and product leadership to align AI capabilities with business and clinical objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of professional softwareengineering experience, with 2+ years working directly with LLM-based systems in production environments.
Hands-on experience designing and deploying RAG architectures
Strong proficiency in Python and experience with modern backend stacks
Experience working in healthtech, healthcare, life sciences, or clinical data environments, including exposure to regulated data.
Proven ability to design systems that are scalable, secure, observable, and maintainable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience integrating LLMs with EHR data, clinical guidelines, prior authorization rules, quality measures, or real-world evidence datasets.
Familiarity with LLM evaluation tooling and frameworks
Experience with cloud-native architectures and containerized deployments
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$130k-184k yearly est. 4d ago
Staff Simulation Software Engineer
Strativ Group
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
Location: San Jose (full time onsite)
Engagement: Contract (1099 or W2)
Duration: 6-12 months FTE conversion thereafter.
Hourly rate: The focus is on finding the right person, therefore open to market rate.
Overview
In this senior leadership capacity, you will spearhead the engineering of sophisticated flight emulation platforms designed for rigorous system certification and pilot-interaction studies. You will be responsible for modernizing deployment workflows through automated integration cycles and partnering with multidisciplinary teams to synchronize physical components within synchronized, real-time testing frameworks. By overseeing the full lifecycle of virtualized environments-ranging from component-level benches to full-scale "Iron Bird" rigs-you will ensure simulation accuracy by reconciling digital outputs with empirical data from live flight operations. Beyond the technical architecture, you will define the UI strategy for simulation control, manage the resolution of intricate distributed system anomalies, and cultivate a culture of elite technical mentorship and strategic project execution.
Requirements:
Expert experience in simulation software development and systems integration.
Bachelor's or higher degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Seasoned technical lead for an engineering team; providing guidance in planning and execution. Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
Expert in MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
Extensive experience developing real-time HIL test infrastructures.
Proven ability to develop simulation tools with a focus on usability, modularity, and performance.
Expert of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc…)
Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces based on user feedback.
Knowledgeable with softwareengineering practices including CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), test-driven development, and agile methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Comfortable working in cross-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with aerospace, spacecraft, or robotics systems-including modeling of flight dynamics, sensor-actuator loops, or avionics.
Proficiency in the NI software suite (LabVIEW, VeriStand).
Experience developing and troubleshooting custom code (i.e. plugins, logical devices, custom devices) for real-time OS
Background in simulation infrastructure for VTOL, rotorcraft, or autonomous vehicles.
Understanding of control theory, GNC algorithms, and physics-based modeling.
Hands-on experience with HIL/SIL test rigs, hardware communication protocols, and test instrumentation.
Exposure to regulatory frameworks (FAA, DoD, NASA) and test certification environments.
Startup or fast-paced development experience is a plus.
Experience automating and executing test plans.
Familiarity with fault injection methodologies.
Familiarity with lab
$130k-184k yearly est. 3d ago
Entry Level Application Developmentopportunity
Year Up United 3.8
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
Year Up United is a one-year or less, intensive job training program that provides young adults with in-classroom skill development, access to internships and/or job placement services, and personalized coaching and mentorship. Year Up United participants also receive an educational stipend.
The program combines technical and professional training with access to internships and job placement support through our industry-leading talent placement firm YUPRO Placement. If you receive an internship, it may be at Salesforce, Workday, or PayPal among other leading organizations in the California Bay Area (Pleasant Hill, San Francisco, San Jose).
Are you eligible?
You can apply to Year Up United if you are:
- A high school graduate or GED recipient
- Eligible to work in the U. S.
- Available Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the program
- Highly motivated to learn technical and professional skills
- Have not obtained a Bachelors degree
- You may be required to answer additional screening questions when applying
What will you gain?
Professional business and communication skills, interviewing and networking skills, resume building, ongoing support and guidance to help you launch your career. During the internship phase, Year Up United students earn an educational stipend of $525 per week.
In-depth classes include:
- Application Development
- Customer Success
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- IT Support
- Business Operations
- Network Security & Support
Get the skills and opportunity you need to launch your professional career.
75% of Year Up United graduates are employed and/or enrolled in postsecondary education within 4 months of graduation. Employed graduates earn an average starting salary of fifty-three thousand dollars per year.
$43k-56k yearly est. 17h ago
Senior SerDes Layout Engineer - High-Speed Analog (Flexible)
Conductor
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
A leading semiconductor company in San Jose is seeking a Senior High-Speed Mixed-Signal Layout/Analog Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with circuit designers, optimize performance for SERDES analog PHY, and utilize tools like Virtuoso and Calibre. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's with extensive experience in RF/analog design. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $180,950 to $289,050 USD and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible work options.
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$181k-289.1k yearly 4d ago
Senior OSAT Engineer
Altera 3.5
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
Altera .Senior OSAT Engineer page is loaded## Senior OSAT Engineerlocations: San Jose, California, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R01840# **Job Details:**### ## **Job Description:****About Altera**Altera is a global leader in FPGA and programmable logic solutions, enabling innovation in data center, communications, automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. As we expand manufacturing capabilities for next-generation programmable devices, we are strengthening our OSAT engineering organization to deliver world-class backend manufacturing performance.**Role Summary**We are seeking a highly skilled **Senior OSAT Engineer** to drive outsourced assembly and test engineering activities across Altera's global supplier network. You will lead NPI readiness, yield optimization, cost improvements, and qualification activity for packaging and test flows supporting Altera's FPGA/SoC product lineup. This role requires strong semiconductor backend engineering experience, hands-on problem solving, and the ability to collaborate closely with OSAT partners and cross-functional stakeholders.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead technical engagement with OSAT suppliers on assembly and test process development, yield ramp, quality improvement, and volume manufacturing readiness.* Drive new product introduction (NPI) from engineering builds through production release, ensuring OSAT capability meets electrical/thermal/mechanical requirements for FPGA and SoC products.* Optimize packaging and test architectures for performance, cost, and reliability: flip-chip BGA, high-pin-count packages, substrate technologies, wafer-level solutions, burn-in/FT coverage.* Monitor and improve backend yield performance using data-driven analysis; identify systemic issues and lead root cause / corrective actions.* Partner with Test Engineering, Packaging, Product Engineering, DFM, and Quality teams on process optimization, failure analysis, and manufacturability improvements.* Implement and maintain process control systems, SPC methodologies, automation improvements, and lean manufacturing principles at OSAT.* Support cost reduction initiatives including BOM optimization, process simplification, and cycle time improvements.* Track supplier performance metrics (yield, DPPM, cost, cycle time, OEE) and provide updates with risk assessments and mitigation plans.* Lead or support reliability testing and package qualification activities aligned to industry standards (JEDEC, IPC, AEC-Q).* Maintain strong technical relationship and communication cadence with OSAT partners to ensure transparency, collaboration, and escalation management.**Salary Range**The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.**$159,700 - $231,000 USD**We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.### ## **Qualifications:****Minimum Requirements*** Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.* 10+ years of semiconductor assembly, packaging, or test engineering experience.* Hands-on experience with OSAT manufacturing environments, including wafer finishing, substrate attach, interconnect packaging, test, and burn-in.* Strong technical understanding of backend manufacturing flows: flip-chip, wire bond, underfill, molding, final test, reliability stress and analysis.* Proven ability to analyze yield, reliability, and cost data to drive engineering decisions and improvements.* Demonstrated success working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting and supplier engagement.******Preferred Qualifications*** FPGA, ASIC, or SoC backend experience, particularly high-pin-count or high-power devices.* Experience in automotive or high-reliability product qualifications (AEC-Q / ISO standards).* Familiarity with advanced packaging: 2.5D/3D, fan-out WLP, heterogeneous integration.* Knowledge of supply chain risk mitigation, dual sourcing, and volume scaling strategies.* Experience with automation, traceability systems, and smart factory/manufacturing analytics.### ## **Job Type:**Regular### ## **Shift:**Shift 1 (United States of America)### ## **Primary Location:**San Jose, California, United States### ## **Additional Locations:**### ## **Posting Statement:**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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$159.7k-231k yearly 1d ago
Senior PCIe Engineer (Gen4/5/6)
Micron Technology, Inc. 4.3
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
A leading global semiconductor company in San Jose is seeking a Senior Electrical PCIe Engineer to craft and verify next-generation PCIe components. The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, expertise in PCIe protocols, and at least 5 years of experience in related roles. You will develop firmware, define device behavior, and collaborate with teams to ensure high-performance PCIe subsystems. This position offers competitive pay and rich benefits.
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$131k-167k yearly est. 1d ago
Spacecraft Avionics Lead Engineer
Evona
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
San Francisco Bay Area
A pioneering space company developing next-gen orbital mobility solutions is hiring an Avionics and Software Lead to own the full stack of spacecraft avionics and flight software for a new Spacecraft Development.
This is a rare opportunity to architect, build, and validate a complete flight system from scratch, working on cutting-edge propulsion-enabled platforms designed for responsive orbital manoeuvring.
In this role, you'll define the avionics architecture, lead integration of radiation-tolerant electronics, and drive flight software development-including GNC algorithms, EPS design, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering leads to ensure spacecraft safety, autonomy, and reliability from concept through CDR.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone excited by the challenge of building high-performance spaceflight systems in a rapid development environment.
What You'll Be Doing:
Own the full avionics and flight software architecture through critical design review (CDR)
Select and integrate COTS radiation-tolerant components for power, compute, and data handling
Lead development of flight and ground software (telemetry, real-time control, fault management)
Define and implement guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms
Design electrical power systems (EPS), data bus architecture, and flight harnessing
Build and operate a flat-sat HIL testbed for integration and validation
Develop ICDs and maintain firmware/software configuration processes
Support subsystem integration and testing campaigns
Conduct FMEA and reliability analyses
Lead subsystem design reviews and contribute to broader mission engineering milestones
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's degree in softwareengineering, electrical engineering, or similar
8+ years of experience developing avionics or flight software for spacecraft or other high-reliability systems
Strong background in embedded systems, spacecraft autonomy, or GNC
Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust; Python for scripting/testing
Experience with radiation-hardened processors and electronics (Microchip, Xilinx, etc.)
Familiarity with CAN, SpaceWire, RS-422, and other bus protocols
HIL integration experience and knowledge of EMI/EMC and power distribution design principles
U.S. Person (citizenship or permanent residency) required
Desirable Experience:
Autonomy frameworks or fault-tolerant flight software
Space-rated EPS or battery management systems
Responsive space operations or in-space logistics
Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced R&D environment
$86k-138k yearly est. 3d ago
Senior AI Platform Engineer - LLM & Infra
Capital One National Association 4.7
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
A financial services company is seeking a Distinguished AI Engineer in San Jose to develop and support AI-powered products that enhance customer interactions. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in AI development, expertise in programming languages like Python or Java, and a passion for leading scalable AI solutions on cloud platforms. This role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and make a significant impact in the banking sector.
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$102k-128k yearly est. 4d ago
Senior Embedded Software/QA Engineer
Tula Technology Inc.
Software engineer job in San Jose, CA
Tula is driven by an overriding passion to increase efficiency and improve the environment. With more than 400 patents issued or pending for multiple technologies, and a combined 450 years of engineering behind those patents, we're focused primarily on applications for passenger automobiles, commercial vehicles for on and off road and electric vehicles of any size. Our approach to improving efficiency sets us apart. We come at it with demonstrated software solutions, and we deliver proven results with more than one million vehicles on the road using our technologies to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and increase fuel savings. But we're not stopping there. We're working to reduce or eliminate the use of rare earth elements in electric vehicles through improved electric motor efficiency and exploring efficiency in other means of mobility, too, including robotics, e-aviation and industrial machinery. Tula drives efficiency.
The Senior Embedded Software/QA Engineer will work on design, development & QA of embedded software and associated interfaces for Tula's advanced motor control products. You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, robust software for Tula's next-generation electric motor efficiency technology.
Develop software to implement Tula's advanced traction inverter software applications
Target Simulink models to embedded microcontrollers
Use best practices for QA and software development, including functional specs, code reviews, unit and system testing
Collaborate with other engineers on requirements, coding, and verification
Develop communication interfaces for functional interactions with vehicle ECUs
Develop GUIs and logging tools for real-time debugging and performance evaluation
Requirements
BS/MS in CS, CE or EE
Experience with embedded MCUs and development tools
Hands-on experience in C for real-time embedded control and signal processing applications
Experience with Simulink embedded coding and Simulink verification tools
Knowledge of coding best practices and tools for coding standards compliance and testing methodologies
Some experience developing effective GUIs for rapid debugging, calibration and software performance evaluation
Aptitude for working with internal customers and efficiently capturing requirements
Ability to write concise and effective documentation
Drive to plan and prioritize work, manage time, and sprint to meet deadlines
Initiative to work in a dynamic environment, and a positive, team-oriented attitude
Potential to become a subject matter expert and leader
Bonus Points
Experience in traction inverter development, deployment, calibration
Experience with functional interactions of networked vehicle ECUs
Experience with XCP based calibration tools
Familiarity with environments for automotive software development life cycle such as ASPICE
Familiarity with automotive functional safety environments
Salary Range: $132,000 - 195,000 + benefits and stock options (actual compensation will be determined based on experience level).
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$132k-195k yearly 1d ago
Software Principal Engineer- Data Storage
Dell 4.8
Software engineer job in Soquel, CA
Software Principal Engineer
The SoftwareEngineering team delivers next-generation application enhancements and new products for a changing world. Working at the cutting edge, we design and develop software for platforms, peripherals, applications and diagnostics - all with the most advanced technologies, tools, softwareengineering methodologies and the collaboration of internal and external partners.
Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Software Principal Engineer on our SoftwareEngineering Team in Santa Clara, California. (Local Candidates Only)
What you'll achieve
As a Software Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for developing sophisticated systems and software based on the customer's business goals, needs and general business environment creating software solutions. You will:
Design, develop, and maintain different components of a Data Protection storage appliance
Debug and resolve complex software, hardware, and network issues in production environments
Take part in the full software development life cycle, including development, test, continuous delivery, and support
Be an active member of an agile team, collaboratively realizing features through development, test, and delivery
Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here's what we are looking for with this role: Essential Requirements
8+ years of experience in all phases of software development: feasibility, design, implementation, integration, test, delivery, and automation
Strong Linux/Distributed system knowledge and hands-on experience, with experience in designing and implementing complex systems
Proficient programming and debugging skills in C/C++ or Go, along with knowledge of version control (Git) and bug tracking systems (JIRA)
Knowledge and expertise in Kubernetes
Desirable Requirements
Experience in developing software for storage appliances
Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, diagnostic skills with knowledge of performance analysis tools and techniques for multi-threaded distributed systems
Compensation
Dell is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this position is $205,700 - $266,200.
Who we are
We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That's why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we're looking for you. Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us. Dell Technologies is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Read the full Equal Employment Opportunity Policy here . Job ID: R282890
How much does a software engineer earn in Salinas, CA?
The average software engineer in Salinas, CA earns between $90,000 and $175,000 annually. This compares to the national average software engineer range of $73,000 to $136,000.
Average software engineer salary in Salinas, CA
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