High-paying software engineering jobs in Brea

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 395 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $66,192 and $159,576 per year. Software Engineer, Principal Software Engineer and Application Developer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Brea, CA.

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Updated Nov 15, 2026
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Brea, CA
California
Job openings (Brea)

Principal Software Engineer

Brea

$159,576 per year

California

$221,074 per year

Senior Developer

Brea

$70.84 per hour

California

$79.29 per hour

Software Engineer

Brea

$132,094 per year

California

$163,088 per year

Application Developer

Brea

$99,357 per year

California

$121,871 per year

Technical Lead

Brea

$40.77 per hour

California

$109 per hour

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