High-paying software engineering jobs in Milpitas

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


The 4,423 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $117,580 and $234,679 per year. Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Staff Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Milpitas, CA.

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Updated Jul 21, 2026
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Milpitas, CA
California
Job openings (Milpitas)

Principal Software Engineer

Milpitas

$234,679 per year

California

$216,835 per year

Technical Program Manager

Milpitas

$210,852 per year

California

$178,877 per year

Staff Software Engineer

Milpitas

$184,998 per year

California

$221,460 per year

Algorithm Engineer

Milpitas

$181,682 per year

California

$196,132 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Milpitas

$171,949 per year

California

$185,577 per year

Firmware Engineer

Milpitas

$164,731 per year

California

$176,135 per year

Software Test Engineer

Milpitas

$163,088 per year

California

$162,951 per year

Software Engineer

Milpitas

$154,541 per year

California

$160,531 per year

Application Developer

Milpitas

$127,209 per year

California

$119,231 per year

Product Manager

Milpitas

$117,580 per year

California

$158,208 per year

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