High-paying software engineering jobs in Costa Mesa

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


The 518 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $150,398 and $259,368 per year. Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer and Product Manager are among the most popular high-paying roles in Costa Mesa, CA.

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Updated Jun 05, 2026
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Costa Mesa, CA
California
Job openings (Costa Mesa)

Staff Software Engineer

Costa Mesa

$259,368 per year

California

$220,304 per year

AI Developer

Costa Mesa

$219,662 per year

California

$179,720 per year

Firmware Engineer

Costa Mesa

$215,211 per year

California

$174,183 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Costa Mesa

$212,751 per year

California

$183,789 per year

Full Stack Developer

Costa Mesa

$193,727 per year

California

$158,211 per year

Technical Program Manager

Costa Mesa

$185,463 per year

California

$176,671 per year

Software Test Engineer

Costa Mesa

$181,065 per year

California

$158,263 per year

Software Engineer

Costa Mesa

$179,286 per year

California

$158,080 per year

Data Engineer

Costa Mesa

$151,057 per year

California

$154,287 per year

Product Manager

Costa Mesa

$150,398 per year

California

$156,679 per year

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