Software engineer jobs in Goleta, CA and nearby

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

Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 42
Employers: 21

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $119,314Across 14 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 2%1 listing
On-site: 29%12 listings

Not specified: 69% (29 listings)

Employers hiring include Umbra (6), Teledyne FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. (5), Actalent (4).

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These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

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Software engineer jobs in Goleta, CA and nearby

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Senior Software Engineer
Actalent
Goleta, CA
- $155,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Job Title: Sr Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis Sr Software Engineer role serves as the technical lead for advanced undersea acoustics software projects, with a strong focus on embedded…
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Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Goleta, CA
- $107,000 to $145,000 USD / year
Join an innovative R&D team developing embedded software solutions that interface directly with hardware. This role is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining…
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Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Santa Barbara, CA
- $52 to $120 USD / hour
Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a full-time, on-site Embedded Software Engineer to work at the intersection of hardware and software in our measurement…
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Associate Software Engineer
Moog Military Aircraft LLC
Santa Barbara, CA
- $80,000 to $114,500 CAD / year
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Ground Software Systems Architect
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
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Software Architect
PayJunction
Santa Barbara, CA
PayJunction is seeking a Software Architect to design and build the enterprise features and payment integrations our partners rely on to move billions of dollars a year, taking open-ended…
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Staff Software Engineer, Quantum Error Correction Decoding, Quantum AI
Google
Goleta, CA
Share Staff Software Engineer, Quantum Error Correction Decoding, Quantum AI
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Senior Calibration Software Engineer
LHP Engineering Solutions
Goleta, CA
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
LHP Engineering Solutions
Goleta, CA
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Sr. Software Engineer - Resident Onboarding
AppFolio Inc
Goleta, CA
- $138,400 to $190,300 USD / year
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Backend Software Engineer
SHP
Goleta, CA
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Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Goleta, CA
- $70 to $80 USD / hour
The Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for software design, documentation, verification, and validation, used in evaluating, testing, and processing data acquisition systems.…
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Embedded Software Engineer
Kelly Services
Goleta, CA
- $180,000 USD / year
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
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Flight Software Engineer (Rust)
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
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Senior Flight Software Engineer (Rust)
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
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Senior Software Engineer (Remote Sensing)
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
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Embedded Systems Engineer
Umbra
Santa Barbara, CA
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Senior Software Engineer
Sonatech
Santa Barbara, CA
- $155,000 to $200,000 USD / year
…advanced technologies to support U.S. Navy missions. Our embedded software is a core component of high-performance, mission-critical systems deployed across a variety of naval platforms,…
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Staff Software Development Engineer
Murata America
Goleta, CA
…proprietary XBAR® technology. Resonant combines proprietary software development, unique 3D physical modeling, world class filter design, and massive cloud compute, creating a diverse and…
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Software Engineer 3
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Santa Barbara, CA
- $88,540 to $135,632 USD / year
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Senior Software Engineer, Platform
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Santa Barbara, CA
- $112,290 to $172,032 USD / year
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Software Engineer 3, Security
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Santa Barbara, CA
- $88,540 to $135,632 USD / year
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Software Engineer 3
Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Santa Barbara, CA
- $88,540 to $135,632 USD / year
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Simulation Software Engineer
Toyon
Goleta, CA
- $110,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Toyon is seeking a highly motivated software engineer to develop and maintain an internal space systems modeling and simulation application written in C++. The candidate will also deploy…

Toyon

Simulation Software Engineer

Goleta, CA, United States

$110,000 to $180,000 USD / year

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Pay: $110,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Experience: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or math and 2 years of relevant experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

Description U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of War security clearance required.

This is an on-site position located in Goleta, CA.

Toyon is seeking a highly motivated software engineer to develop and maintain an internal space systems modeling and simulation application written in C++. The candidate will also deploy scripted workflows to support and contribute to the modeling and analysis of advanced aerospace systems. The ideal candidate has a strong syntactical and semantic understanding of the C++ and Python languages and is not dependent on Large Language Models for writing and analyzing code.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute rigorous testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system-level testing
Leverage academic and industry resources to implement novel probability and physics models
Refactor and optimize existing models for high performance computing environments
Create and track development action items and monitor test performance using GitLab
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, scientists, and project managers to translate technical requirements into robust and efficient software solutions

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or math and 2 years of relevant experience
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python programming languages
Experience with version control software (Git, Bitbucket, GitLab)
Experience with software testing methodologies (unit, integration, regression)
Ability to create/manage workflows in scripted programming languages
Practical working knowledge of algorithms that involve statistical and applied probability methods (Monte Carlo sampling, hypothesis tests, regression models)

Preferred

Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
Experience working with classified data and secure computing environments
Exposure to aerospace vehicle dynamics, flight mechanics, or GNC (guidance, navigation, & control) systems
Exposure to Space Situational Awareness concepts, EO/IR sensor and radar phenomenology
Experience with detection, tracking, and discrimination algorithms
Background in high-performance, computationally intensive simulations (profiling, multithreading, compiler-level tuning)
Familiarity with non-object-oriented architectures such as Entity-Component frameworks

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Competitive Industry Pay
100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
HSA with Employer Contributions
Dental and Vision Coverage Options
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick leave
Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Simulation Software Engineer position is $110,000 to $180,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

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Skills

C++
Python
GitLab
Computer science
Programming languages
Git
Atlassian Bitbucket
Research

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