Senior Software Developer Jobs in San Jose, CA
Senior Software Developer jobs in San Jose, California are available now at employers like TikTok, Adobe, and Google and other local employers, from entry level to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C or C++).
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Work with cross-functional teams and engineering managers to develop kernel HAL, framework that enables user experience with next generation sensing technologies.
- Write code in C, C++, Objective-C or Python for embedded microcontroller and sensor applications.
- Create and execute plans to bring-up, debug and validate designs to achieve functional and performance goals.
- Design basic software Graphical User Interface (GUI) to demonstrate the feature.
- Learn Android sensor framework and adapt for desktop form factors. Present results to both internal and external Engineering teams.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages (e.g., C or C++).
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or related technical field.
- 5 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- 3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
- 3 years of experience building and developing large-scale infrastructure, distributed systems or networks, or experience with compute technologies, storage, or hardware architecture.
About the job
Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $174000 - $253000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Work with cross-functional teams and engineering managers to develop kernel HAL, framework that enables user experience with next generation sensing technologies.
- Write code in C, C++, Objective-C or Python for embedded microcontroller and sensor applications.
- Create and execute plans to bring-up, debug and validate designs to achieve functional and performance goals.
- Design basic software Graphical User Interface (GUI) to demonstrate the feature.
- Learn Android sensor framework and adapt for desktop form factors. Present results to both internal and external Engineering teams.
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Who's Hiring
- TikTok84
- Adobe52
- Google52
- ByteDance23
- TikTok USDS JV22
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software263
- Artificial Intelligence56
- Electronics & Hardware55
- Consulting & Professional Services24
- Media & Entertainment18
Senior Software Developer Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior software developer jobs are there in San Jose?
There are 386+ senior software developer openings in San Jose, California on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as San Jose employers hire.
Which companies hire senior software developers in San Jose?
Employers hiring senior software developers in San Jose include TikTok, Adobe, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior software developer jobs in San Jose?
Yes. About 8% of senior software developer openings tied to San Jose are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around San Jose.
Which industries hire the most senior software developers in San Jose?
San Jose senior software developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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