Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs in California

Software Development Engineer In Test jobs in California are among the most actively recruited software quality roles in the country, concentrated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where technology companies, enterprise software firms, and semiconductor manufacturers maintain large engineering organizations. Employers such as Google, Apple, and Salesforce have sustained demand at every level from new graduate through principal engineer, with the strongest need in test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipeline validation, and mobile and embedded systems testing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles83+
Top employerPlayStation
Top citySan Mateo, CA
Cities hiring22
Work type92% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Apple
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Apple
Culver City, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$140k - $258k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Software Development Engineer in Test
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Amazon.com
Los Gatos, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Automation QA
$165k - $224k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Apple
Software Development Engineer in Test
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Apple
Culver City, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$140k - $258k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer in Test
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Software Development Engineer in Test
Apple
Culver City, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
$147k - $272k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Software Development Engineer in Test II
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Software Development Engineer in Test II
Amazon.com
Los Gatos, California
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Software Engineering
Automation QA
$165k - $224k/yr
On-Site
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Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Mateo
11 jobs
Cupertino
10 jobs
San Francisco
9 jobs
Culver City
7 jobs
San Diego
7 jobs
Santa Clara
7 jobs
Foster City
5 jobs
Sunnyvale
4 jobs
Los Gatos
3 jobs

Software Development Engineer In Test Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • PlayStation
    PlayStation19
  • Apple
    Apple18
  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA4
  • Zoox
    Zoox4
  • Amazon
    Amazon3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software46
  • Electronics & Hardware17
  • Automotive4
  • Healthcare & Medical Services4
  • Manufacturing4

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or C++
  • Experience designing and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms
  • Ability to write clear bug reports and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Experience with performance, regression, or mobile testing in a product engineering environment

Software Development Engineer In Test Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software development engineer in test in California?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, which is the standard educational baseline California employers expect. There is no state-issued license or government registration required to work in this role in California. Candidates who build a portfolio demonstrating test automation skills, contribute to open source testing projects, or complete internships at California technology firms strengthen their candidacy significantly before or after graduation.

How much do software development engineer in tests make in California?

Software development engineer in tests in California earn a median of about $128,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,890 for the lowest 10% to over $201,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software development engineer in tests in California?

Employers hiring software development engineer in tests in California right now include PlayStation, Apple, and NVIDIA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of enterprise software, consumer technology, and semiconductor companies means sustained hiring across both established headquarters and regional engineering offices throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most software development engineer in test jobs?

San Mateo, Cupertino, and San Francisco have the most software development engineer in test openings in California, driven by the Bay Area's concentration of major technology headquarters and the growing engineering offices that Los Angeles and San Diego have attracted in defense technology, biotech software, and consumer applications. Smaller suburban markets near these metros often reflect satellite engineering campuses of the same large employers anchoring the primary cities.

Are there remote software development engineer in test jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 8% of software development engineer in test openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves writing code, reviewing test results, and collaborating through engineering tools rather than requiring physical lab or hardware access. The most remote-friendly specialties are web, API, and backend test automation, while embedded systems and hardware-in-the-loop testing roles tend to require on-site presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for associate software engineer in test or quality assurance engineer roles at mid-size California technology companies, which often hire new graduates without commercial testing experience. Large California employers such as Apple, Oracle, and Intuit run university recruiting and internship pipelines that place candidates directly into entry-level test engineering teams. Candidates moving from adjacent roles such as manual QA analyst or junior software developer can accelerate the transition by building a public portfolio of automated test scripts and contributing to open source projects that California engineering managers can evaluate directly.

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

You can find and apply to software development engineer in test jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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