San Francisco

Software Engineers
Headhunters in San Francisco

Connect with 816+ verified recruiters specializing in San Francisco. Average placement time: 19 days. Success rate: 94%.

Headhunters

816+

Avg. Time

19 days

Success Rate

94%

Avg. Salary

$244,000

Why use a headhunter for Software Engineers in San Francisco?

Finding qualified software engineers in San Francisco requires deep market knowledge and extensive networks. The best candidates are often not actively job searching, making them invisible to traditional job postings.

Our network of 816+ specialized headhunters maintains relationships with passive candidates at top companies, helping you access talent you'd never find on your own.

The average software engineers salary in San Francisco is $244,000, though compensation varies significantly based on experience, company stage, and specific responsibilities.

With demand growing +26% year-over-year, competition for top talent is intense. Companies using our platform fill positions in 19 days on average.

Top companies hiring Software Engineers in San Francisco

Airbnb logoAirbnb
Stripe logoStripe
Netflix logoNetflix
Amazon logoAmazon
Microsoft logoMicrosoft

What we look for in Software Engineers

Minimum 50+ successful placements
Deep network in the local market
94%+ success rate on assignments
Transparent communication and regular updates
Understanding of compensation benchmarks
Track record with both startups and enterprises

Top Software Engineers headhunters in San Francisco

Verified specialists with proven track records placing software engineers at leading companies in San Francisco.

Michael Williams

Michael Williams

Partner

DHR International

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 11+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.666 placements
Software EngineersExecutive Search
Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson

Managing Director

Riviera Partners

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 11+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.773 placements
TechLeadership
David Miller

David Miller

Principal

Korn Ferry

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 11+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.880 placements
Executive SearchStartups
Emily Lee

Emily Lee

Senior Partner

Spencer Stuart

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 11+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.987 placements
LeadershipEnterprise
James Taylor

James Taylor

Director

Egon Zehnder

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 11+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.594 placements
StartupsSeries A-C
Amanda Williams

Amanda Williams

Partner

DHR International

Specialized in placing Software Engineers at top companies. 11+ years of experience in executive recruitment.

4.6101 placements
EnterpriseFortune 500

How it works

01

Brief us

Share your requirements. We handle everything else.

02

We match

Our algorithm assigns the best specialists for your role.

03

Watch live

Track every candidate and update in real-time.

04

Hire fast

Close top talent 10x faster than traditional agencies.

Software Engineers market insights in San Francisco

Demand Growth
+26%

Year-over-year increase in job openings in San Francisco

Avg. Compensation
$244,000

Base salary for mid-senior software engineers in San Francisco

Time to Fill
36 days

Average time to fill positions through our platform

Success Rate
94%

Of searches completed successfully within 90 days

Frequently asked questions

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