High-paying software engineering jobs in Los Angeles

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


The 1,042 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $149,755 and $225,125 per year. Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Principal Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Los Angeles, CA.

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Updated Oct 21, 2026
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Los Angeles, CA
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Job openings (Los Angeles)

Staff Software Engineer

Los Angeles

$225,125 per year

California

$223,703 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Los Angeles

$201,846 per year

California

$219,175 per year

Forward Deployed Engineer

Los Angeles

$190,685 per year

California

$189,954 per year

Technical Program Manager

Los Angeles

$182,294 per year

California

$179,641 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles

$178,418 per year

California

$185,950 per year

Software Engineer

Los Angeles

$157,972 per year

California

$163,377 per year

Full Stack Developer

Los Angeles

$153,072 per year

California

$162,868 per year

Product Manager

Los Angeles

$152,855 per year

California

$158,314 per year

Data Engineer

Los Angeles

$151,837 per year

California

$156,411 per year

Integration Engineer

Los Angeles

$149,755 per year

California

$150,459 per year

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