Senior UX Engineer Jobs in California

Senior UX Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand concentrated in enterprise software, fintech, health technology, and consumer applications at every level from mid-level to principal. The highest volume of openings is in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Apple, and Salesforce maintain large design and engineering organizations. Specialized skills in design systems architecture, accessibility compliance under California's digital equity standards, and cross-functional leadership between product and engineering are what California employers prioritize most. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29+
Top employerApple
Top cityCupertino, CA
Cities hiring9
Work type79% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
Sr. Software Developer - C#/WPF for UI/UX Development
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Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
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Sr. Software Developer - C#/WPF for UI/UX Development
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc.
Redlands, California
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
On-Site

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tubi
Senior Software Engineer
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tubi
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Senior Software Engineer
tubi
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Technical Product & Program Management
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
Backend Engineering
$186k - $266k/yr
Hybrid
None
51-200

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Palo Alto Networks
Senior Software Engineer
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Palo Alto Networks
Added 1w ago
Senior Software Engineer
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, California
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
Backend Engineering
$126k - $205k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Roblox
Senior Frontend Software Engineer
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Roblox
Added 3w ago
Senior Frontend Software Engineer
Roblox
San Mateo, California
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
Frontend Engineering
UI/UX Design
Backend Engineering
$197k - $243k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Apple
Senior Media Applications Engineer
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Apple
Added 3w ago
Senior Media Applications Engineer
Apple
San Diego, California
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
$140k - $258k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior UX Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cupertino
7 jobs
San Jose
4 jobs
Sunnyvale
4 jobs
Redlands
3 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
San Mateo
3 jobs
Irvine
2 jobs
Santa Clara
2 jobs
San Diego
1 jobs

Senior UX Engineer Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Apple
    Apple8
  • Esri
    Esri2
  • Intuitive
    Intuitive2
  • Roblox
    Roblox2
  • Spigen
    Spigen2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software13
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Medical Devices3
  • Agriculture & Farming1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior UX engineer jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or equivalent field
  • Five or more years of UX engineering experience with a portfolio demonstrating shipped production work
  • Proficiency in React, Vue, or Angular combined with design tooling such as Figma or Framer
  • Experience building and maintaining scalable design systems used across large product organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration between design, product, and engineering teams
  • Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and California's digital accessibility compliance requirements

Senior UX Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior ux engineer in California?

The standard California path starts with a bachelor's degree in interaction design, human-computer interaction, computer science, or a related field, followed by several years working as a UX engineer or front-end developer building production interfaces. There is no state-issued license for this role, but California employers consistently expect a strong portfolio of shipped work, proficiency in modern front-end frameworks, and demonstrated experience leading design system or accessibility initiatives before the senior title applies.

How much do senior UX engineers make in California?

Senior UX 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 senior ux engineers in California?

Employers hiring senior ux engineers in California right now include Apple, Esri, and Intuitive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's density of major technology headquarters and enterprise software companies means the pipeline of senior-level openings remains active across both established firms and growth-stage product companies headquartered in the state.

Which California cities have the most senior ux engineer jobs?

Cupertino, San Jose, and Sunnyvale have the most senior ux engineer openings in California. San Francisco leads because of its concentration of enterprise software, fintech, and consumer technology headquarters, while Los Angeles reflects demand from entertainment technology, e-commerce, and media companies, and San Diego draws openings from biotech, defense technology, and healthcare software firms based in the region.

Are there remote senior ux engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 21% of senior ux engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that core UX engineering work, including front-end prototyping, design system development, and Figma collaboration, is well-suited to distributed teams. The tasks most likely to remain on-site are design sprints, stakeholder presentations, and embedded product team sessions.

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

The most realistic entry path is building a portfolio of interface projects, whether through bootcamp work, open-source contributions, or freelance contracts, then targeting associate or mid-level UX engineer roles at California technology companies before pursuing the senior title. Large Bay Area and Los Angeles employers including Google, Adobe, and Intuit run early-career design and engineering programs that accept candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. Moving laterally from a front-end developer or product designer role is also common, particularly for candidates who can demonstrate proficiency in both Figma and a production front-end framework.

Where can I find and apply to senior ux engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior ux engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.

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