350 entry software engineering jobs at 123 companies in Irvine, CA
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Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
Revel: Modern software platform for controlling complex hardware systems.
0+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering/physics/computer science,0–2 years' software experience,foundational Python,interest in CI/CD,embedded testing and Linux familiarity,ability to work on hardware-in-the-loop systems,ITAR-eligible status required.
Vital Lyfe: Develops portable devices that produce clean drinking water anywhere.
Strong programming fundamentals; experience with Python or TypeScript; familiarity with APIs, web applications, cloud systems; practical problem-solving and ownership mindset.
Colorado Springs or Irvine or Longmont or Fremont or Rochester or San Jose
$35-$46/hrOnsiteInternship
Western DigitalNASDAQ: WDC: Design and manufacture data storage devices and systems.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in a technical field, experience with one or more programming languages (C,C++,Python,Java,Go,SQL,JavaScript), strong problem-solving and communication skills.
C, C++, Python, Java, Go (Golang), SQL, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, Git, Linux, IDEs
Software Engineering Intern, Vehicle Controls - Fall 2026
Irvine or Palo Alto
$38-$51/hrHybridInternship, Full Time
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies: A joint venture delivering automotive software and connectivity solutions for electric vehicles.
Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science; proficient in C/C++ and Python; RTOS experience preferred; familiar with CAN/LIN/UDS/DoIP; experience with microcontrollers and PID controls.
Modeling & Simulation Software Engineering Intern - Fall 2026
Los Angeles, California, United States
$25-$33/hrOnsiteInternship
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
0+ YOEPursuing a degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field; proficient in Julia or Python/MATLAB/C++; knowledge of 6DOF dynamics; experience with data validation and modeling; GPA 3.0+; strong communication and teamwork.
Apex: Mass-manufactures standardized satellite buses for commercial and government use.
2+ YOEU.S. Person required. Bachelor's in related field or equivalent. 2+ years Palantir Foundry and 2+ years Python/PySpark or SQL. ERP implementation experience, data integration and profiling, strong verbal and written communication.
ALKEME Insurance: Insurance brokerage and risk management services provider.
Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience; proven software development with Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript; familiarity with web frameworks and databases; strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in CS/math/engineering required; 1+ year academic/internship software experience preferred. Experience with full-stack development, APIs, containers, time-series data, and modern web frameworks.
Software Engineer, Flight Software C++ (Starshield)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yrOnsiteFull Time
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CS/engineering/math or 2+ years software development; development experience in C, C++, or Rust; production experience with Docker/Kubernetes and relational databases; ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance; willing to work extended hours and weekends.
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
0+ YOEStrong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems; real-time OS experience; flight software knowledge; MATLAB/Simulink; embedded systems background.
Viant TechnologyNASDAQ: DSP: Provides an AI-powered demand-side platform for digital advertising.
2+ YOEMaster's degree in CS/IT/Applied Data Science, 2+ years software engineering experience, proficiency in GoLang and Java, MySQL/Oracle, AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), and building scalable, low-latency distributed systems.
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOESTEM degree with 2+ years (software) or 5+ for principal, experience with coding languages, ability to obtain US Secret clearance/SAP, and willingness to travel up to 25%.
ZipRecruiterNYSE: ZIP: Online employment marketplace connecting job seekers and employers.
2+ YOE2+ years software engineering or systems integration experience; proficiency in TypeScript and/or Python; API and third-party integration experience; experience using AI developer tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude).
2027 North America Software Engineering Internship
Bellevue or Boulder or Denver or Irvine or New York or Seattle
$46-$62/yrHybridInternship
The Trade DeskNASDAQ: TTD: Cloud-based programmatic advertising platform for data-driven media buying.
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program, expected to graduate 2027–2028; fluent in one or more object-oriented languages; strong data structures and algorithms; available to work 3 days in office (Tue–Thu).
Xsolla: Provides payment and monetization tools for game developers.
Experience using agentic AI coding tools, full-stack development comfort, proof-of-work portfolio (GitHub or deployed projects), currently a CS/software student or recent graduate, strong initiative and communication.
Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, GitHub, APIs, SDKs, Loom