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 498 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $157,301 and $258,447 per year. Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer and Senior Product Manager are among the most popular high-paying roles in Costa Mesa, CA.

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Updated Jul 21, 2026
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Costa Mesa, CA
California
Job openings (Costa Mesa)

Staff Software Engineer

Costa Mesa

$258,447 per year

California

$221,460 per year

AI Developer

Costa Mesa

$224,455 per year

California

$179,228 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Costa Mesa

$215,624 per year

California

$185,577 per year

Firmware Engineer

Costa Mesa

$215,446 per year

California

$176,135 per year

Senior Product Manager

Costa Mesa

$185,969 per year

California

$181,785 per year

Software Test Engineer

Costa Mesa

$184,515 per year

California

$162,951 per year

Software Engineer

Costa Mesa

$183,866 per year

California

$160,531 per year

Technical Program Manager

Costa Mesa

$181,922 per year

California

$178,877 per year

Integration Engineer

Costa Mesa

$160,750 per year

California

$152,795 per year

Product Manager

Costa Mesa

$157,301 per year

California

$158,208 per year

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