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Distributed Systems Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 3 open job postings for Distributed Systems Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Distributed Systems Engineer postings in California

  1. Distributed Systems Engineer 6 - Ads Member ExperienceNetflix · Remote · $499K–$900K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Distributed Systems EngineerIfm Us · Sunnyvale, CA · $200K–$400K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Distributed Systems Engineer - EDA/VLSI PlatformCadence · San Jose, CA · $154K–$286K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
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Distributed Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$504K median · $298K–$504K typical · 18 postingsUnited States: middle half $298K–$504K, median $504K
  2. Remote$504K median · $473K–$504K typical · 14 postingsRemote: middle half $473K–$504K, median $504K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Distributed Systems Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Distributed Systems Engineer jobs in California is $300K a year, from 3 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Distributed Systems Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $220K–$700K. The top 10% list $700K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $220K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Distributed Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $300K, against $504K across all 21 postings for the role.

How many Distributed Systems Engineer jobs in California list pay?

3 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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