Software engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA and nearby (623 jobs)

Software engineer jobs within 25 miles of Costa Mesa, CA. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

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$134,082Across 77 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour
$57.69Across 17 listings

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0%0 listings
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3%21 listings
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14%87 listings

Not specified: 83% (515 listings)

Employers hiring include Anduril Industries (209), TP-Link Systems Inc. (30), FieldAI (21).

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  • Staff Guidance Navigation and Control Software Engineer (GNC)

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA · Santa Ana, CA

    We are scaling at an historic pace, anchored by Arsenal-2, our new software-defined shipyard being built in Baltimore County, Maryland. It's part of a new $6.6 billion investment in…

  • Software Engineer, AI

    Anduril Industries

    Costa Mesa, CA

    …realize that vision. We’re seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join a scrappy team dedicated to the continued build out of our internal AI ecosystem, encompassing…

  • Embedded Linux Software Engineer

    TRL11, Inc.

    Irvine, CA

    …seeking highly passionate, skilled and experienced Embedded Software Engineers with expertise in Linux BSP, device driver development, and debugging to join our dynamic and innovative team.…

  • Enterprise Software Engineer

    Mach Industries

    Huntington Beach, CA

    …more efficiently. Turn agreed requirements into secure, tested software using established engineering patterns. Collaborate with process owners and platform partners, taking responsibility…

  • Embedded Software Engineer

    The Boeing Company

    Long Beach, CA

    The Boeing Company is looking for Embedded Software Engineers to join the AvionX Mission Systems Software team located in Long Beach, California. This position will focus on supporting the…

  • Embedded Software Engineer

    Actalent

    Brea, CA

    • $65 to $88 USD / hour

    Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionAs an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing software for advanced radar, tracking, and RF sensing systems…

  • Software Engineer 3

    Actalent

    Irvine, CA

    • $70 to $85 USD / hour

    Software Engineer II Next-Generation Embedded & AI-Driven Platform Development

  • Senior Ground Software Engineer II

    Rocket Lab Corporation

    Long Beach, CA

    As a Senior Ground Software Engineer II based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will serve as a technical authority for spacecraft ground software across our…

  • Senior Ground Software Engineer I

    Rocket Lab Corporation

    Long Beach, CA

    As a Senior Ground Software Engineer I based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will serve as a technical authority for spacecraft ground software across our…

  • Ground Software Engineer II

    Rocket Lab Corporation

    Long Beach, CA

    As a Ground Software Engineer II based out of Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, you will serve as a technical authority for spacecraft ground software across our Space…

  • Software Engineer

    Actalent

    Irvine, CA

    • $70 USD / hour

    Software Engineer II Next-Generation Embedded & AI-Driven Platform Development

  • Senior Software Engineer I - Data Engineering

    Rocket Lab Corporation

    Long Beach, CA

    We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help us build and scale the data infrastructure that powers Rocket Lab's operations.

  • Lead Software Engineer | Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA)

    The Boeing Company

    Seal Beach, CA

    The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Seal Beach, California; El Segundo, California; Colorado…

  • Software Engineer, Air Defense

    Anduril Industries

    Irvine, CA

    We're seeking a Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Broomfield, CO. As a Software Engineer on the Air Defense team, you will solve a wide variety of problems involving…

  • Software Engineer (Experienced or Senior) | Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA)

    The Boeing Company

    Seal Beach, CA

    The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to support our Advanced Ground Architecture team in Seal Beach, California; El Segundo, California; Colorado Springs,…

  • Senior Software Engineer | Advanced Ground Architecture (AGA)

    The Boeing Company

    Seal Beach, CA

    The Boeing Company has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Advanced Ground Architecture team located in Seal Beach, California; El Segundo, California;…

  • Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer

    Neon Aerospace

    Irvine, CA

    Neon Aero is seeking a Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer with strong systems intuition and a passion for building robust, safety-critical control software to work onsite in Irvine,…

  • Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer / Technical Lead

    Peralta Associates and Defense

    Whittier, CA

    • $130,000 to $160,000 USD / year

    We are a rapidly growing technology company seeking an exceptional Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer / Technical Lead to lead the development, modernization, and expansion of a…

  • Principal ProServe Cloud Architect - Connect, Amazon Connect Center of Delivery Excellence

    Amazon Web Services, Inc.

    Irvine, CA

    - Experience with software development life cycle (sdlc) and agile/iterative methodologies

  • Embedded Software Engineer

    Actalent

    Tustin, CA

    • $75 to $90 USD / hour

    Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThe Embedded Software Engineer designs, implements, and certifies flight control software for a spaceflight vehicle. This role focuses on…

  • Software Engineer, Sentry Software (Manufacturing)

    Anduril Industries

    Irvine, CA

    We are looking for a Software Engineer with a focus in Manufacturing to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa. In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining…

  • Software Engineer, Sentry Software (Ground Based Air Defense)

    Anduril Industries

    Irvine, CA

    …and the configuration all shift accordingly. We're hiring a Software Engineer to develop and own the software for those variants, funded by and delivered to our Air Defense program. The…

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