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software engineer Salary in sunnyvale

Based on 2554 active job postings in sunnyvale  ·  Updated 2026

Min Salary
$120,000
per year
Average Salary
$150,000
per year
Max Salary
$180,000
per year
Jobs Found
2554
active listings

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Open software engineer Jobs in sunnyvale 2554

$300000 / per year Full Time
$277600 / per year Full Time
$277600 / per year Full Time
Energy Jobline ZR Santa Clara, California
$265000 / per year Full Time
Dolby Sunnyvale, California
$137100 / per year Full Time
Merican Inc Sunnyvale, California
Contract
TalentOla Palo Alto CA, California
Corp To Corp
Government Employees Insurance Company Palo Alto, California
Full Time
GRAIL, Inc. Sunnyvale, California
Full Time

software engineer Salary FAQ

What is the average software engineer salary in sunnyvale?
Based on 250 recent job postings, the average annual salary for a software engineer in sunnyvale is approximately $150,000, with a range of $120,000 – $180,000.
How do I negotiate my software engineer salary?
Research comparable roles in your area, document your accomplishments, and arrive at negotiations with data. Use total compensation (base + bonus + equity + benefits) as your benchmark, not just base pay.
What factors affect software engineer compensation in sunnyvale?
Key factors include years of experience, technical certifications, company size (startup vs. enterprise), industry (tech vs. finance vs. healthcare), and whether the role is remote-first or on-site in a high cost-of-living metro.