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System Software Engineer salaries in Santa Clara, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 26 open job postings for System Software Engineer roles in Santa Clara, CA, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Newest System Software Engineer postings in Santa Clara, CA

  1. Senior System Software Engineer - CUDA ChipsIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · Santa Clara, CA · $152K–$288K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior System Software Engineer - GPU Power ManagementIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · Santa Clara, CA · $184K–$357K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior System Software Engineer - Data Platform ObservabilityIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · Santa Clara, CA · $184K–$288K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior System Software EngineerIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · Santa Clara, CA · $152K–$288K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior System Software Engineer - Power and PerformanceIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · Santa Clara, CA · $184K–$357K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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System Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$220K median · $199K–$236K typical · 42 postingsUnited States: middle half $199K–$236K, median $220K
  2. California$220K median · $220K–$236K typical · 30 postingsCalifornia: middle half $220K–$236K, median $220K
  3. Massachusetts$199K median · $199K–$199K typical · 3 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $199K–$199K, median $199K
  4. Westford, MA$199K median · $199K–$199K typical · 3 postingsWestford, MA: middle half $199K–$199K, median $199K

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Questions and answers

How much does a System Software Engineer make in Santa Clara, CA?

The median posted base pay for System Software Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA is $236K a year, from 26 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical System Software Engineer pay range in Santa Clara, CA?

The middle half of postings list $220K–$236K. The top 10% list $270K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $220K or less.

How does Santa Clara, CA pay compare with all System Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $236K, against $220K across all 94 postings for the role.

How many System Software Engineer jobs in Santa Clara, CA list pay?

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

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