Software Development Engineer in Test salary in California
Typical advertised pay for Software Development Engineer in Test roles in California, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$208,400
Most postings fall between $183,144 and $218,419.
Based on 30 postings across 6 companies. Updated September 10, 2026.
As of September 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Development Engineer in Test roles in California is $208,400, based on 30 live job postings from 6 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $178,656 | $184,162 | $219,125 | 14 |
Top companies hiring Software Development Engineer in Tests
- Apple Inc 16 postings · median $214,000
- Nvidia 6 postings · median $200,625
- Fiserv 3 postings · median $175,000
- Salesforce 3 postings · median $186,200
- Pinterest 1 postings · median $167,076
- CrowdStrike 1 postings · median $177,500
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