Principal Embedded Software Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Principal Embedded Software Engineer make in San Diego, CA? The average Principal Embedded Software Engineer salary in San Diego, CA is $173,076 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $161,030 and $184,704. 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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Principal Embedded Software Engineer

SGI - Los Angeles , CA

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Los Angeles, CA Base Salary Range: $185k- $215k We're seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join a fast-growing engineering company, developing ...

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

Principal Reverse Engineer (Embedded Software)

Intrepidus Talent Solutions - Boise , ID

Principal Reverse Engineer Design and deploy secure system solutions through novel CPU design ... Expertise in additional software programming languages, e.g. Python * Embedded system design ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 43 days ago

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Product Creation Studio - Seattle , WA

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop/modify BSP code with production intent: this can include ... as an Embedded Software Engineer developing production software. * Strong proficiency across ...

LinkedIn - 56 days ago

Principal Engineer - Embedded AI Applications (AI2304)

SiMa Technologies - San Jose , CA

Sima.ai is looking for a Principal Embedded AI Applications Engineer to join our leading machine learning software and semiconductor company and be responsible for developing applications on our ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 40 days ago

Principal Embedded Firmware Designer

MTI - Mobile Technologies Inc. - Hillsboro , OR

We are seeking an Embedded Firmware Designer to join our team focused on developing low-power ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and ...

LinkedIn - 38 days ago

Principal Software Engineer

Garnet River - San Diego , CA

We are currently seeking a Principal Software Engineer for our client in San Diego, CA. In this ... Requires experience with embedded processing. * Ability to use PC software such as word processing ...

LinkedIn - 12 days ago

What does a Principal Embedded Software Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Design, document, and develop software for systems in accordance with the Software Development Process and coding standards and guidelines.

January 08, 2023

Participate in design efforts including software architecture, requirements development, software design/code reviews, algorithm architecture alignment reviews, and FPGA interface and Memory mapping.

January 30, 2023

Provide support to other Engineers, Field Application Engineers/Technical Support staff in areas of expertise and domain knowledge.

February 10, 2023

Demonstrated capabilities to develop reliable, low power, and efficient firmware-based systems that meet a wide variety of requirements and feature sets.

February 20, 2023

Development of open standard heterogeneous processing architecture in support of advanced software defined multifunction mission systems.

March 22, 2023

Lead SW Risk Management activities to ensure compliance with applicable design- and process-related standards.

May 04, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Principal Embedded Software Engineer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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161030

184704

173076

Average Total Cash Compensation

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169073

198276

184101

What is the average salary for Principal Embedded Software Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Principal Embedded Software Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Principal Embedded Software Engineer ranges from $161,030 to $184,704 with the average base salary of $173,076. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $169,073 to $198,276 with the average total cash compensation of $184,101.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$173,076	$161,030 - $184,704
Bonus	$11,025	$8,043 - $13,572
Total Pay	$184,101	$169,073 - $198,276

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Principal Embedded Software Engineer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,324 - $185,041	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,804 - $185,591	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,904 - $184,559	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,036 - $185,858	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $160,904 - $184,559	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,523 - $187,564	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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