Full-stack Software Engineer Jobs in California
Full-stack Software Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, health tech, and consumer applications at every level from junior developer through principal engineer. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego anchor the bulk of hiring, with well-established employers such as Salesforce, Google, and Apple maintaining large full-stack engineering teams across the state. The most in-demand specialties are React and Node.js development, cloud-native architecture, and API integration work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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San Francisco, CA or New York, NY | On-site | Full-time
MaxIT Consulting is looking for a Software Engineer, Product to join a fast-growing, venture-backed financial data and accounting automation platform trusted by leading technology companies.
The Opportunity
You will own end-to-end execution of product work and help shape product strategy across a modern data platform for accounting and finance: ingestion and transformation of financial data, reporting, automation engines and AI-first workflows.
What You Might Work On
- Data platform: ingestion, metadata, lineage and transformation with full traceability to sources.
- Reporting: flexible, composable financial reports with drill-down to transaction-level detail.
- Automation engines: accounting automation and transaction matching combining rules, statistical methods and AI.
- Workflow and AI layers that support month-end close and audits with an excellent user experience.
Required Qualifications
- Computer Science or another technical degree.
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong fundamentals and a track record of shipping product end to end.
- Focus on users and on solving the right problems.
Work Arrangement
In-person role in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply through this same channel with your updated resume and your expected gross annual base salary in USD.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Full-stack Software Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- OpenAI18
- SpaceX13
- Rippling13
- Tesla10
- Google10
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software28
- Science & Research7
- Aerospace & Defense6
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Electronics & Hardware3
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Full-stack software engineer jobs across California.
- Proficiency in at least one frontend framework such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Solid experience with backend languages including Node.js, Python, Java, or Ruby
- Hands-on experience designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Strong understanding of version control workflows using Git and collaborative code review practices
Full-stack Software Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a full-stack software engineer in California?
California requires no state-issued license to work as a full-stack software engineer, so the path runs through education and demonstrated skill. Most California employers accept a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, though bootcamp graduates with strong portfolios are widely hired, particularly at startups and mid-size tech companies in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Building public projects on GitHub and contributing to open-source work accelerates hiring in California's competitive market.
How much do Full-stack software engineers make in California?
Full-stack software engineers in California earn a median of about $174,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $105,060 for the lowest 10% to over $272,670 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire full-stack software engineers in California?
Employers hiring full-stack software engineers in California right now include OpenAI, SpaceX, and Rippling, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's density of both established tech giants and fast-growing startups means full-stack openings appear across a wide range of company sizes and industries statewide.
Which California cities have the most full-stack software engineer jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Mountain View lead California for full-stack software engineer openings. The San Francisco Bay Area dominates because of its concentration of major tech headquarters and venture-backed startups, while Los Angeles draws hiring from its growing fintech and entertainment-technology sectors, and San Diego's openings are driven largely by defense technology contractors and health-tech companies.
Are there remote full-stack software engineer jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 70% of full-stack software engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how thoroughly this work can be done off-site. Frontend development and API work are the most consistently remote-eligible specialties, while roles requiring close collaboration with hardware or on-site infrastructure tend to require some in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a full-stack software engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a junior or associate software engineer role, which large California employers such as Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente's digital division, and various Bay Area startups post regularly for new graduates. Many candidates move in from adjacent roles such as QA engineer, technical support specialist, or data analyst after adding a relevant project portfolio. California's community college system, including programs at schools like De Anza College in the South Bay, offers affordable courses that help bridge the gap to a first engineering role.
Where can I find and apply to full-stack software engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to full-stack software engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly from the listing.
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