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48 junior platform engineer jobs at 18 companies in Salinas, CA

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Platform Engineer (CA, US, 95131)
San Jose, California, United States
$125k-$182k/yr RemoteFull Time
QuantumScape
QuantumScapeNYSE: QS: Develops next-generation solid-state batteries for electric vehicles.
2+ YOE2+ years of professional experience; Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; design, build, and operate internal developer platform; CI/CD ownership; IaC with Terraform; observability; SecOps and FinOps focus.
Cloud platforms, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, Python, Bash, Observability, Security fundamentals, FinOps, Agentic AI basics
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Software Virtual Platform/Simulation Sr. Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
$129k-$194k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Qualcomm
QualcommNASDAQ: QCOM: Designs and manufactures semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products.
1+ YOEExperience developing SystemC TLM and QEMU virtual platforms, strong C/C++ programming, familiarity with ARM architecture, Git, unit testing and CI. Bachelor's (2+ yrs) / Master's (1+ yr) / PhD acceptable.
SystemC TLM, QEMU, C, C++, Modern C++, Java, Python, Git, ARM Fast Models
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Software Engineer, Container Platform
San Jose or Milpitas or Research Triangle Park or Richardson or San Francisco
$155k-$223k/yr RemoteFull Time
Cisco
CiscoNASDAQ: CSCO: Develops and sells networking hardware and cybersecurity software.
2+ YOE2+ years software engineering experience, coding in C/C++, Linux proficiency; container, Go, and Git experience preferred.
C, C++, Linux, LXC, Docker, Go, Git
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Software Engineer - Platform & Application
Santa Clara, California, United States
$150k-$270k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boson AI
Boson AI: Develops generative AI and large-scale audio foundation models.
0+ YOE0–2 years software engineering experience; strong backend fundamentals; proficiency in at least one language (Python, Go, Java, Rust, C++); familiarity with cloud, containers, version control, and CI/CD.
Python, Go, Java, Rust, C++, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Kinesis, Spark, Flink, Airflow
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Electrical Engineer, Laptops and Tablets Platform Enablement Hardware
San Jose, California, United States
$132k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOGL: Provides online search, advertising, cloud computing, and consumer electronics.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent,2+ years consumer electronics hardware experience (or 1 year with advanced degree),experience with schematic capture and PCB layout,hardware validation and debugging skills.
schematic capture, PCB layout tools
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Software Engineer, Cross Platform
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
ByteDance
ByteDance: Developing AI-driven content platforms and mobile applications.
2+ YOE2+ years professional software development; proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript/Rust; web app (React/Vue/Svelte) knowledge; strong communication and collaboration skills.
JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, React, Vue, Svelte, Rspack, Rsbuild, Rstest, SWC, lightning CSS
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Software Engineer, Agentic Platform - TikTok USDS
San Jose, California, United States
$137k-$259k/yr OnsiteFull Time
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
TikTok USDS Joint Venture: Operates and secures TikTok services for U.S. users.
2+ YOEBS/MS in CS or related,2+ years software engineering experience,proficiency in Python,Go or C/C++,experience with RESTful APIs,microservices,and backend automation; strong communication and critical thinking.
Python, Go, C/C++, RESTful APIs, SAOS, Fault, Tianshu, Alto
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Site Reliability Engineer Intern (Compute Platform) - 2026 Summer (BS/MS)
San Jose, California, United States
OnsiteInternship
TikTok
TikTok: Global short-form video hosting and social media platform.
Currently pursuing a BS/MS in CS or related field; strong Linux, networking, database knowledge; familiarity with ClickHouse/Hadoop/Doris/Spark/Presto and Kubernetes; coding in Python, Shell, Java, or Go; available for a 12-week summer internship.
Linux, ClickHouse, Hadoop, Doris, Spark, Presto, Kubernetes, Python, Shell, Java, Go, HackerRank
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Intern - Design Verification Infrastructure Engineer - Platform
Santa Clara or Austin or Berkeley or Boston
OnsiteFull Time, Internship
SiFive
SiFive: Designs and licenses high-performance RISC-V processor intellectual property.
Software engineer with experience in at least one compiled language and one scripting language; knowledge of modern software practices; production deployments.
Scala, Python, Chisel, CIRCT, MLIR
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Physical Security Systems Engineer 2 - San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
M.C. Dean
M.C. Dean: Design-build and systems integration for complex, mission-critical infrastructure.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering/IT with 2+ years experience (Master's preferred), experience with physical security platforms, Windows servers, virtualization, scripting (PowerShell/Python/JSON/Bash), and strong communication skills.
CCURE 9000, Lenel OnGuard, Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Senstar, Southwest Microwave, Zenitel, Gatekeeper, HID, CertiPath, D3, everRun, VMware ESXi, vSphere, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows 11, DNS, DFS, DHCP, KMS, Active Directory, DISA STIG/SRGs, PowerShell, Python, JSON, Bash, Microsoft SQL Server, SCCM, MECM, Manage Engine, PDQ, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio
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Field Applications Engineer (San Jose, California, United States)
San Jose, California, United States
$85k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Supermicro
SupermicroNASDAQ: SMCI: Designs and manufactures high-performance server and storage solutions.
2+ YOEBachelor's in CE/EE or related field, 2+ years systems/hardware/application engineering, knowledge of x86/ARM and CPU/GPU platforms, HW debug skills, familiarity with firmware, Linux/Windows, ipmitool and Redfish API; BASH/Python scripting a plus.
x86, ARM, CPU, GPU, ipmitool, Redfish API, Linux, Windows, BASH, Python
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AI Software Engineer, Apple Cloud AI Platform
Cupertino, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Apple
AppleNASDAQ: AAPL: Designs and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services.
Build tools, interfaces, and workflows for ML developers and researchers across front-end and backend systems; integrate ML services into production; early-career full‑stack growth orientation.
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Software Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$149k-$199k/yr HybridFull Time
PayPal
PayPalNASDAQ: PYPL: Global digital payments platform for consumers and merchants.
1+ YOEMaster's in CS/Engineering plus 1 year experience; proficiency with Java, Spring Boot/Cloud, SQL, microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, cloud-native platforms, and distributed systems.
Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, SQL, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EKS, Azure AKS, Jenkins, GitOps, Istio, Envoy Proxy
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Epic Lab Software Engineer (NCG - Master's/PhD)
Santa Clara, California, United States
$124k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Materials
Applied MaterialsNASDAQ: AMAT: Manufacturers of equipment for semiconductor and display production.
0+ YOEAdvanced degree (Master's/PhD) in CS/Engineering; experience with DevOps, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI), cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP); scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell); Docker/Kubernetes; IaC (Ansible, Terraform, Chef).
Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS, Azure, GCP, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, Terraform, Chef, CI/CD
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Entry Level Software Engineer - ANF (Azure NetApp Files)
San Jose, California, United States
$100k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NetApp
NetAppNasdaq: NTAP: Provides intelligent data infrastructure for hybrid cloud environments.
Entry-level cloud software engineer: programming in Python and familiarity with C/C++, TypeScript, or C#; experience with RESTful APIs, Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD, observability, and cloud platforms; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Python, C/C++, React, TypeScript, C#, RESTful APIs, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Azure, AWS, GCP
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Robotics Systems Intern - Sensor Platform
Santa Clara, California, United States
$19-$65/hr OnsiteInternship
PlusAI
PlusAI: AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks.
Internship requiring C++/Python, Linux, sensor evaluation, and data analysis.
C++, Python, Linux, tcpdump, Wireshark
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Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure and Devops
San Jose or Austin or Scottsdale
$117k-$173k/yr HybridFull Time
PayPal
PayPalNASDAQ: PYPL: Digital platform for sending money and processing online payments.
1+ YOEBachelor's in CS or related field (or equivalent), 1+ years software development experience, cloud/platform experience (AWS/EKS), scripting (Python, Bash, Go), container and IaC exposure, and on-call participation.
AWS, EKS, Docker, GitHub Enterprise, Terraform, GitHub Actions, DataDog, Bash, Python, Go, Kubernetes, CI/CD
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Software Development Engineer I, ML Infra Services, Annapurna Labs
Cupertino, California, United States
$127k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
Proficiency in Java and at least one of Go, Python, or TypeScript; experience with data structures, algorithms, Git and CI/CD; familiarity with cloud platforms, Linux, and performance profiling.
Java, Python, C++, C#, Go, Rust, TypeScript, Git, CI/CD, AWS, EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, Kubernetes, AWS Neuron, Linux, SQL, NoSQL
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Software Engineer, TensorRT Specialized Platforms - New College Grad 2025
Santa Clara, California, United States
$124k-$196k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs graphics processing units and artificial intelligence hardware.
Master's or PhD in CS/CE/EE/AI or equivalent experience; strong C++ (C++11/14+) and STL skills; familiarity with deep learning models/inference frameworks; interest in performance optimization; excellent teamwork and initiative.
C++, C++11, C++14, C++17, STL, Python, CUDA, TensorRT
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Software Engineer, TensorRT Specialized Platforms - New College Grad 2025
Santa Clara, California, United States
$124k-$196k/yr OnsiteFull Time
NVIDIA
NVIDIANASDAQ: NVDA: Designs GPU-accelerated computing and artificial intelligence hardware.
0+ YOEMasters or PhD in relevant fields or equivalent experience; strong C++ skills (C++11/14+), STL, familiarity with deep learning models; interest in performance optimization and systems programming; strong collaboration and initiative.
C++, C++11/14, C++17, STL, Python, CUDA
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