Updated 2026-04-22 · BLS OEWS May 2024

Software Engineer jobs in Long Beach, CA

199 software engineers employed in metro (BLS May 2024) · $157,695 median · 21% above the national median.

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Software Engineer pay in Long Beach, CA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Long Beach metro. Half of Software Engineers earn inside that band.

25th pct MEDIAN 75th pct $115,623 $157,695 $194,401
25th$115,623 Median$157,695 75th$194,401 vs US21% above the national median

Source: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, May 2024 OEWS estimates. Full Software Engineer salary guide →

Software Engineer pay bands in Long Beach by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Software Engineer

Typical staff band in Long Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Typical pay range
$150,598–$179,141
Common on
Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Software Engineer

Typical staff band in Long Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Typical pay range
$134,040–$190,495
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Staff Software Engineer

Typical staff band in Long Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Typical pay range
$134,040–$179,141
Common on
Lever

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Senior Software Engineer

Typical senior band in Long Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Typical pay range
$136,406–$187,657
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Software Engineer

Typical entry level band in Long Beach
Example (illustrative)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Typical pay range
$143,502–$193,334
Common on
Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2024 medians for this metro.

Software Engineer Career Ladder — Long Beach Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Long Beach’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

  1. Entry Software Engineer0–2 yrs$113,540
  2. Mid Software Engineer2–5 yrs$149,810
  3. Senior Software Engineer5–8 yrs$189,234
  4. Staff Software Engineer8–12 yrs$228,657
  5. Lead Software Engineer12+ yrs$268,081

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2024 occupational percentiles for 15-xxxx codes.

Employers in the Software Engineer hiring market in Long Beach

  • Accenture
  • IBM
  • SAIC
  • Deloitte Digital
  • Cognizant

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Long Beach post Software Engineer jobs

Employers in the Long Beach metro typically post Software Engineer roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

What Long Beach Employers Actually Ask Software Engineers

Pulled from O*NET work-activities and real interview patterns for this occupation. Practice all four with Jobeezy’s InterviewRide drills.

  • Technical

    How do you approach debugging a production issue with no error logs available?

    Tests systematic diagnosis: metrics, tracing, reproduce locally, bisect. Interviewers want methodical thinking, not panic.

  • Technical

    Describe your process for reviewing a pull request from a junior engineer.

    Evaluates mentorship and code quality standards. Look for: correctness, readability, tests, security, then style.

  • Technical

    How do you decide between building something in-house vs. using a third-party library?

    Tests build-vs-buy reasoning: maintenance burden, licensing, security, team velocity, long-term ownership.

  • Technical

    Walk me through how you'd design a rate limiter for a public API.

    Classic system design. Token bucket or leaky bucket, Redis for distributed state, per-user vs per-IP, sliding window.

Software Engineer in Long Beach, CA — Common Questions

How much does a Software Engineer earn in Long Beach, CA?
Median $157,695/yr. 25th–75th percentile runs $115,623–$194,401. Source: BLS OEWS May 2024.
How many Software Engineer jobs are there in Long Beach?
BLS OEWS May 2024 reports approximately 199 Software Engineer roles employed in the Long Beach metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Long Beach employers use for Software Engineer?
Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Software Engineer jobs for me?
Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Software Engineer openings in Long Beach and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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