Software Engineer Jobs in Irvine, CA

Software Engineer jobs in Irvine are in strong demand, concentrated in the Irvine Spectrum, the Irvine Business Complex, and the tech corridor near UC Irvine, across cybersecurity, enterprise software, medtech, and fintech. Employers hiring right now include Anduril, Panasonic, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles106+
Top employerAnduril
Work type49% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring51

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Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Panasonic
Irvine, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Embedded Systems Engineering
Technical Program Management
$39 - $66/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Urgently Hiring: Junior Software Engineer - AI & Automation
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Urgently Hiring: Junior Software Engineer - AI & Automation
Bober, Peterson & Koby, LLP
Irvine, California
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$120k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Software Developer (3+ months contract)
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Senior Software Developer (3+ months contract)
CompassX Group
Irvine, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$130k - $180k/yr
Hybrid
11-50

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Urgently Hiring: Software Engineer/ AI Application Developer
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Urgently Hiring: Software Engineer/ AI Application Developer
Bober, Peterson & Koby, LLP
Irvine, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$120k - $145k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Software Engineer (Odoo)
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Senior Software Engineer (Odoo)
EBizCharge
Irvine, California
Consulting & Professional Services
Data Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
201-500

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Software Engineer Job Market in Irvine

Who's Hiring

Anduril9 open roles
Panasonic9 open roles
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies8 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Automotive
  • Fintech
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Manufacturing

Software Engineer Jobs in Irvine: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a software engineer job in Irvine?

Focus your search on Irvine's strongest hiring sectors: cybersecurity, medtech, enterprise software, and fintech companies clustered in the Irvine Spectrum and Irvine Business Complex. Mid-size product companies and defense-adjacent tech firms near the UC Irvine corridor hire steadily. Candidates with experience in cloud infrastructure, full-stack development, or embedded systems stand out in Irvine's market, where companies often prefer engineers who can work across the stack rather than deep specialists.

Which companies hire software engineers in Irvine?

Irvine software engineer roles are posted by Anduril, Panasonic, and Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Irvine's employer base skews toward established tech companies, life sciences firms with software divisions, and mid-market product companies with regional headquarters in the Spectrum district.

Are there remote software engineer jobs in Irvine?

Yes, software engineering is one of the more remote-friendly disciplines by nature, particularly for roles in backend development, cloud architecture, and application engineering. About 51% of software engineer openings tied to Irvine are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly companies in the area have adopted flexible arrangements. Roles requiring on-site lab access or hardware integration, common in Irvine's medtech and defense sectors, are less likely to be fully remote.

How can I get a software engineer job in Irvine with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Irvine is targeting junior or associate software engineer roles at mid-size product companies in the Irvine Spectrum, many of which run internship pipelines directly through UC Irvine. Entry-level QA engineer and DevOps support roles are common stepping stones at Irvine's medtech and cybersecurity firms. Building a portfolio with projects relevant to those sectors, and connecting through the UCI Beall Applied Innovation network, gives early-career candidates a concrete local edge.

Which industries hire the most software engineers in Irvine?

The sectors hiring the most software engineers in Irvine are Technology & Software, Automotive, and Fintech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Irvine's concentration of life sciences companies, cybersecurity firms, and enterprise software vendors with regional offices drives consistent demand across those sectors throughout the year.

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