Product Software Engineer Jobs in California

Product Software Engineer jobs in California are among the most actively hiring in the country, with demand concentrated in enterprise software, consumer technology, fintech, and cloud infrastructure across seniority levels from entry-level associate engineer through principal and staff. The largest hiring metros are the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where established employers such as Apple, Google, and Salesforce maintain major engineering operations and hire product software engineers across consumer, platform, and developer-facing product lines. The most in-demand specialties include mobile and web product engineering, platform reliability, and API-driven product development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles62
Top employerRiot Games
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring20
Work type55% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Meta
Software Engineer, Product (Technical Leadership)
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Software Engineer, Product (Technical Leadership)
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$219k - $301k/yr
10,000+

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Rippling
Senior Software Engineer, Backend Full Stack-Financial AI Product
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend Full Stack-Financial AI Product
Rippling
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
$168k - $280k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Rippling
Senior Software Engineer, Backend-Financial AI Product
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend-Financial AI Product
Rippling
San Francisco, California
Data Science
Data Science & Analytics
ML (Machine Learning)
$168k - $280k/yr
Hybrid
51-200

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Anduril
Senior Software Engineer, Greenfield Product
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Senior Software Engineer, Greenfield Product
Anduril
Costa Mesa, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$191k - $253k/yr
501-1,000

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Product Security Senior IAM Software Engineer
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Product Security Senior IAM Software Engineer
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Irvine, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$150k - $206k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Product Software Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
8 jobs
San Jose
4 jobs
Irvine
3 jobs
Palo Alto
3 jobs
Cupertino
2 jobs
Menlo Park
2 jobs
Mountain View
2 jobs
Berkeley
1 job

Product Software Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Riot Games
Riot Games6 open roles
Rippling
Rippling4 open roles
TRM Labs
TRM Labs3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Artificial Intelligence2
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in product software engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, or Swift
  • Demonstrated experience working in agile or scrum product development cycles
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and QA teams
  • Experience building or maintaining consumer-facing or enterprise software products
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure

Product Software Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a product software engineer in California?

The most direct path is completing a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, as California employers consistently prefer candidates with that foundation. California does not require a state-issued license to work as a software engineer, so hiring decisions center on education, a portfolio of shipped product work, and demonstrated proficiency in relevant languages and frameworks. Many California companies also hire graduates of accredited coding bootcamps for junior roles when candidates can demonstrate a strong portfolio.

How much do product software engineers make in California?

Product 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 product software engineers in California?

Employers hiring product software engineers in California right now include Riot Games, Rippling, and TRM Labs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of enterprise software, consumer technology, and fintech companies means product software engineer roles appear across a wide range of company sizes, from large public technology firms in the Bay Area to mid-size software companies headquartered in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Which California cities have the most product software engineer jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most product software engineer openings in California. The Bay Area leads because it is home to a dense cluster of major technology headquarters and enterprise software companies, while Los Angeles reflects strong hiring in consumer apps, media technology, and fintech, and San Diego draws from a base of defense technology, biotech software, and established enterprise software firms.

Are there remote product software engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. Product software engineering is well suited to remote work because the role centers on writing code, conducting code reviews, and collaborating through digital tools rather than physical presence. About 64% of product software engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the technology industry's broader acceptance of distributed engineering teams. Back-end, API, and platform engineering roles tend to carry the highest share of fully remote postings.

How can I get hired as a product software engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing an associate or junior software engineer role at a California technology company through a structured new-graduate program. Large Bay Area employers such as Google, Apple, and Salesforce run formal new-grad hiring cycles each spring that target recent bachelor's graduates. Adjacent roles such as QA engineer, software development engineer in test, or technical program coordinator are common stepping stones. A portfolio of personal or open-source projects demonstrating shipped product work significantly strengthens any application in California's competitive entry-level market.

Where can I find and apply to product software engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to product software engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.

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