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 4,026 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $121,033 and $226,127 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 Jun 05, 2026
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Milpitas, CA
California
Job openings (Milpitas)

Principal Software Engineer

Milpitas

$226,127 per year

California

$214,975 per year

Staff Software Engineer

Milpitas

$183,149 per year

California

$220,304 per year

Algorithm Engineer

Milpitas

$177,623 per year

California

$186,577 per year

Firmware Engineer

Milpitas

$177,357 per year

California

$174,183 per year

AI Developer

Milpitas

$168,122 per year

California

$179,720 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Milpitas

$167,834 per year

California

$183,789 per year

Software Test Engineer

Milpitas

$166,507 per year

California

$158,263 per year

Software Engineer

Milpitas

$154,939 per year

California

$158,080 per year

Field Application Engineer

Milpitas

$126,444 per year

California

$122,745 per year

Application Developer

Milpitas

$121,033 per year

California

$118,805 per year

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