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Founding Full-stack / Product Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$130k-$300k/yr On-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe
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).
React, Next.js, TypeScript, Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe
Help us #BeatIndeed & #BeatLinkedIn
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Lead Software Engineer
Glendale or Santa Monica
$156k-$209k/yr HybridFull Time
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney CompanyNYSE: DIS: Produces movies, operates theme parks, and provides streaming services.
7+ YOELead software engineer with 7+ years experience, strong Java, SpringBoot, DynamoDB, Kafka; experience with microservices, cloud (AWS), DevOps tools; strong communication and leadership.
Java, SpringBoot, DynamoDB, Redis, MemCache, Kafka, Kinesis, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Microservices
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Software Engineer Lead
El Segundo, California, United States
$115k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BTAS
BTAS: A woman-owned small business providing IT engineering and program management services to government and defense programs.
3+ YOESenior-level software lead with Agile expertise, experience delivering secure enterprise software, and DoD/SSC process familiarity.
Agile, Secure software, Cloud
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Software Engineer, Lead
Long Beach, California, United States
$142k-$189k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
5+ YOE5+ years software development; proven team leadership; full-stack skills; experience with REST APIs and SQL.
HTML/CSS, TypeScript, Angular, React, Vue, SQL, REST APIs, NodeJS, C#/.Net, Linux
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Software Engineer Lead (Hybrid)
Santa Ana, California, United States
$173k-$199k/yr HybridFull Time
First American Financial
First American FinancialNYSE: FAF: Provides title insurance and settlement services for real estate.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering with leadership, deep database design, full-stack development, AI/ML integration, document processing, workflow design, cross-functional leadership, and cloud experience.
Python, FastAPI, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, LangChain, Vector databases, Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
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Lead Software Engineer - Android (Burbank, CA, US, 91505)
Burbank, California, United States
$157k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Paramount
ParamountNASDAQ: PSKY: Produces and distributes media content across global entertainment platforms.
7+ YOELead Android engineer with 7+ years of software development, strong Kotlin/Java, architecture leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
Kotlin, Java, Android Studio, Gradle, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
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Lead Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$160k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
AXS
AXS: Provides digital ticketing and marketing solutions for live events.
7+ YOE7+ years software development experience with technical lead responsibilities; BS in CS or related; strong front-end expertise (JavaScript/TypeScript, React), full-stack experience, distributed systems, DB familiarity, and excellent communication.
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, C#/.NET, Node.js, Python, Go, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Kafka, TDD, BDD, Elasticsearch, AWS DynamoDB
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Lead Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$160k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
AEG Worldwide
AEG Worldwide: Operates live entertainment venues and professional sports franchises worldwide.
7+ YOE7+ years software development with technical lead experience; BS in CS preferred; deep front-end expertise (JavaScript/TypeScript, React); back-end proficiency (C#/.NET, Node.js, Python, Go); experience with databases, cloud, containers, Git/CI-CD.
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, C#/.NET, Node.js, Python, Go, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Kafka, Elasticsearch, AWS DynamoDB, RESTful APIs, TDD, BDD
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Software Systems Engineer (Senior/Lead)
El Segundo, California, United States
$159k-$258k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
5+ YOESenior/Lead software systems engineer; onsite in El Segundo, CA; US citizenship; DoD Secret clearance; 5+ years in systems engineering or space/software; 3+ years leading software projects; 3+ years Java/C/C++ or Python; experience with flight dynamics or satellite/ground systems.
Java, C++, Python, Flight Dynamics, Orbital Analysis, Satellite Management Systems, CI/CD, GitLab
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DevSecOps Lead Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$146k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures commercial airplanes, defense systems, and space technology.
5+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's degree in engineering, active U.S. Secret clearance, 5+ years software development lifecycle and DevSecOps/DevOps experience, 5+ years leading teams/projects, test automation and CI/CD experience, GitLab familiarity.
GitLab, Risk Management Framework (RMF), CI/CD
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DevSecOps Lead Software Engineer
El Segundo, California, United States
$146k-$198k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
5+ YOE5+ MgmtBachelor's degree in engineering, active U.S. Secret clearance, 5+ years software development lifecycle experience, 5+ years leading teams/projects, 5+ years DevOps/DevSecOps and test automation, CI/CD experience.
GitLab, Risk Management Framework (RMF), CodeVue
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Lead Software Engineer in Test
El Segundo or Burbank
$124k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
Golden Pet Brands
Golden Pet Brands: Premium veterinarian-informed pet food and nutrition brand portfolio.
5+ YOE3+ MgmtLead QA engineer to design scalable automation frameworks, integrate CI/CD, mentor teams; 5+ years QA, 3+ years lead, proficient in modern test tools and languages.
Playwright, Jest, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, RestAssured, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Java, Python, TypeScript, C#, LLM-based AI tools
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Lead Software Engineer (Cloud)
Torrance or Los Angeles
$174k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwood Space
Northwood Space: Manufacturing ground stations and providing satellite communication infrastructure.
6+ YOE6+ years software development, 3+ years building cloud services and APIs, experience leading engineers or tech projects, distributed scheduling/resource allocation experience, proficiency with AWS/Azure/Google Cloud, Kubernetes, and CI/CD; Rust/Golang/Haskell experience preferred.
AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Rust, Golang, Haskell, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Telemetry, Tracking, and Control (TT&C)
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Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Build Reliability
Hawthorne, California, United States
$160k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
5+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field and 5+ years software development experience; or 7+ years experience without degree. Strong leadership, architecture, and full-stack skills.
Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
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Lead Software Engineer - Factory Platform
Long Beach, California, United States
$157k-$216k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor's or higher in CS/engineering, 5+ years software engineering experience, proven hiring/development experience, expertise with React and at least one backend language (Go or Python), experience across production systems.
Python, React, Typescript, Go, Iceberg, BigQuery, Duckdb, DBT, Postgres, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm
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Lead Mission Software Engineer, EW
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$220k-$292k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
7+ YOE2+ Mgmt7+ years software engineering experience, 2+ years leading technical teams, proficiency in at least two of Haskell/Rust/C++/Go/TypeScript, Linux production debugging, experience across embedded/networking/application stacks, eligible for Top Secret/SCI.
Haskell, Rust, C++, Go, TypeScript, Linux, Nix/NixOS, Kubernetes, Docker, Lattice OS
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Software Engineer Lead eBiz
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$146k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Auto Club Enterprises
Auto Club Enterprises: Provides roadside assistance, insurance, and travel services to members.
10+ YOE10+ years building high-performance, highly available software (Java/Android, Objective-C, iOS, Microsoft Web frameworks). Bachelor's preferred; supervisory experience preferred. Strong Agile leadership, API/versioning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Java, Android, Objective-C, iOS, Microsoft Web frameworks
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Staff Software Engineer - Thread Lead
San Diego or El Segundo or Oklahoma City
$145k-$266k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
8+ YOEActive U.S. Top Secret clearance (investigation within 5 years or Continuous Evaluation), STEM degree with significant engineering experience (8+ years minimum), technical project lead/Product Owner experience, data acquisition/storage/analysis expertise, and ability to obtain SAP/PAR access.
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Lead Software Engineer, Engine Systems
Irvine or Albany
$122k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard EntertainmentNASDAQ: MSFT: Develops and publishes interactive video games and services.
8+ YOE8+ years game engineering experience, leadership and shipped title required. Strong C++ proficiency, multithreading, performance optimization, engine systems experience (asset streaming, loading, scheduling), and excellent communication.
C++, Unreal Engine
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Software Engineering Lead
Cypress or Torrance
OnsiteFull Time
Mercury Systems
Mercury SystemsNASDAQ: MRCY: Provides secure processing solutions for aerospace and defense missions.
10+ YOELead software development team; 10+ years experience; C++, embedded, Linux; government security clearance requirement.
C++, Python, C#, WPF, Linux, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence
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Principal Engineer, Mission Software
Arvada or Los Angeles or San Francisco or Seattle or Washington
HybridFull Time
Quindar
Quindar: Cloud-native software for automated satellite mission operations.
8+ YOE3+ MgmtLead complex software and systems engineering in aerospace/defense; architecture focus; leadership; government programs; security clearance readiness.
Programming, Software Architecture, Distributed Systems, APIs, Operator tooling, Mission-critical applications
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