Development Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Development Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Development Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $129,647 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $114,884 and $146,399. 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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Sr. Product Development Engineer

LUKi LAB - Irvine , CA

The Sr. Product Development Engineer will collaborate with Luki Lab Product Designers providing engineering and design solutions. This role also works closely with our Hong Kong team on design ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

OS Development Engineer -Generative AI

European Recruitment - San Jose , CA

OS Development Engineer - We are partnered up with a well-established Semiconductor organisation who enable state of the art perception for autonomous vehicles who are looking for a Chasiss / OS ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Product Development Engineer

YER USA - Lodi , CA

This Opportunity Seeking a Product Development Engineer for our client, DPP - Diener Precision Pumps (www.dpp.swiss), the US subsidiary of DPP Switzerland, a world leader in the design, manufacture ...

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Senior Product Development Engineer

Innova Solutions - Portland , OR

Portland, OR (onsite) As a Sr. Product Development Engineer: Lead and manage product development projects through all stages of the development process. Responsibilities: * Assess incoming product ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Senior Software Development Engineer

Cypress HCM - Pleasanton , CA

Senior Software Development Engineer Responsibilities: * As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be collaborating with engineers and QA to design, build and test backend APIs

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

Senior R&D Engineer, Vascular

Imperative Care - Campbell , CA

Title: Sr. R&D Engineer Location : This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site and full-time Why Imperative Care? Do you want to make a real impact on ...

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What does a Development Engineer do?

Development Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI

Demonstrates strong working knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures related to the engineering and construction industries.

September 11, 2022

Evaluates and negotiates competitive engineering, procurement and construction proposals including preparation of liquidated damage calculations.

January 21, 2023

Screens projects from a technical perspective to determine project viability.

March 02, 2023

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

March 09, 2023

Prepares performance test procedures and evaluation of performance test results.

May 16, 2023

Development Engineer in Eden Prairie, MN

Evaluate product qualification activities and risk management documentation against released standards and best practices.

December 07, 2022

Generate new product development concepts and prototypes for existing product enhancements as well as new product designs.

February 24, 2023

Development Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN

Collaborates with the automotive team to gain skills and augment the capabilities of Rea’s automotive group.

May 17, 2023

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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 Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Development Engineer, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

114884

146399

129647

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

120450

157299

136894

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Development Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Development Engineer ranges from $114,884 to $146,399 with the average base salary of $129,647. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $120,450 to $157,299 with the average total cash compensation of $136,894.

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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 Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco

Skills associated with Development Engineer: Product Development

Recently searched related titles: R&d Engineer, Senior R&d Engineer

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