Development Engineer Sr Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Development Engineer Sr make in San Diego, CA? The average Development Engineer Sr salary in San Diego, CA is $134,057 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $118,792 and $151,384. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Performance and Controls Engineer
Caterpillar - TUCSON , AZ
Career Area. Engineering. Job Description. Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not
- 26 days ago
Senior Analytics Engineer
Delta Defense, LLC - WEST BEND , WI
Are you ready to support a mission you can BELIEVE in. Do you have a strong belief in the 2nd Amendment. Do you support the natural-born right to armed self-def
- 98 days ago
Senior CS Competence Engineer
ASML - WILTON , CT
The Customer Support organization at ASML is responsible for the installation, qualification, repair and maintenance of the ASML systems at customers’ site and
- 5 days ago
Senior MBSE Engineer (S3I)
CRL Technologies - HUNTSVILLE , AL
Security Clearance Required: Secret Clearance. Primary Responsibilities. Strong understanding and experience with SysML MBSE modeling on Aviation platforms and
- 143 days ago
Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 120 days ago
Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 120 days ago

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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

Development Engineer Sr Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco

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