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Senior/Lead Software Engineer salaries in Santa Clara, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 17 open job postings for Senior/Lead Software Engineer roles in Santa Clara, CA, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Newest Senior/Lead Software Engineer postings in Santa Clara, CA

  1. Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Network Systems)Arista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $140K–$210K/yr · Posted Jun 18, 2026Apply
  2. Senior/Lead Software Engineer - (Network Systems)Arista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $140K–$210K/yr · Posted May 31, 2026Apply
  3. Senior/Lead Software Engineer - (Network Systems)Arista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $140K–$210K/yr · Posted May 31, 2026Apply
  4. Senior/Lead Software Engineer - (Network Systems)Arista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $140K–$210K/yr · Posted May 31, 2026Apply
  5. Senior/Lead Software Engineer - (Network Systems)Arista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $140K–$210K/yr · Posted May 31, 2026Apply
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Senior/Lead Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. CanadaCA$158K median, CA$158K–CA$158K typical, 59 postings
  2. British Columbia, CanadaCA$158K median, CA$158K–CA$158K typical, 59 postings
  3. Vancouver, BC, CanadaCA$158K median, CA$158K–CA$158K typical, 59 postings
  4. United States$175K median, $170K–$200K typical, 33 postingsUnited States: middle half $170K–$200K, median $175K
  5. California$175K median, $170K–$175K typical, 22 postingsCalifornia: middle half $170K–$175K, median $175K
  6. San Francisco, CA$217K median, $204K–$217K typical, 5 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $204K–$217K, median $217K
  7. New Jersey$200K median, $200K–$200K typical, 4 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $200K–$200K, median $200K
  8. Edison, NJ$200K median, $200K–$200K typical, 4 postingsEdison, NJ: middle half $200K–$200K, median $200K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Senior/Lead Software Engineer make in Santa Clara, CA?

The median posted base pay for Senior/Lead Software Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA is $175K a year, from 17 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Senior/Lead Software Engineer pay range in Santa Clara, CA?

The middle half of postings list $170K–$175K. The top 10% list $175K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $170K or less.

How does Santa Clara, CA pay compare with all Senior/Lead Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $175K, against CA$158K across all 92 postings for the role.

How many Senior/Lead Software Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA list pay?

17 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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