Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 51,898
Employers: 9,823

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $141,027Across 10,979 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.01Across 2,281 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $13,523Across 52 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $135,063Across 45 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,136Across 10 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 9%4,457 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,633 listings
On-site: 15%7,834 listings

Not specified: 69% (35,974 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (697), Lockheed Martin (676), Salesforce.com (608).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Software development jobs in the United States

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Software Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA
As a Software Engineer on the Starlink Enterprise Products team you will define, build, and deploy product features and capabilities that unlock new opportunities to advance global connect
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FHIR Software Engineer IV
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Remote, United States
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Software Test Engineer II
Wabtec
Germantown, MD
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Application Developer
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Annapolis Junction, MD
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Software Developer III
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Arlington, VA · San Diego, CA · Honolulu, HI
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Web Designer/Developer I
LinTech Global
Washington, DC
…position supports website design, graphics production, multimedia development, and digital signage services while serving as the proposed functional service area…
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Software Engineer IV
LinTech Global
Durham, NC
Dexian Government Solutions is seeking a Software Engineer IV to serve as the Application Development and Support Lead for our EPA BSMD proposal effort. This role provides technical…
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Embedded Software Engineer, Automated Quality & Test
Zaden Technologies, Inc.
Huntsville, AL
- $130,000 to $165,000 USD / year
At Zaden Technologies, our mission is to simplify software delivery and improve its utility for our customers - especially those operating in high-stakes defense and aerospace environments.
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Senior Cloud Operations Engineer
Pantheon Data
Reston, VA
- $82,000 to $190,000 USD / year
…resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We…
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Google Cloud Engineer
Markon
Herndon, VA
- $170,000 to $200,000 USD / year
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Software Engineering SMTS
Salesforce, Inc.
WA
- $148,500 to $223,900 USD / year
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ATTAINX INC
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Junior Software Engineer
UMG Recordings Inc
Remote, United States
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San Francisco, CA
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AbbVie
Irvine, CA
- $58,656 to $103,500 USD / year
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, JavaScript Runtime & Compilers
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Remote, United States
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Actalent

Embedded Software Engineer

Loveland, CO, United States

$40 to $80 USD / hour

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Job details

Pay: $40 to $80 USD / hour
Experience: 35+ years of experience in C++ user-space development and embedded C programming.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 2, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis role involves contributing to the design and development of embedded firmware solutions for innovative water quality products. The position is based at our expansive campus in Loveland, CO, which includes a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to Research and Development.Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded firmware solutions for new and existing water quality products.
Collaborate within an Agile team environment, participating in daily scrums and weekly development discussions.
Analyze requirements, estimate effort, and deliver impactful, reliable solutions.
Work closely with hardware, utilizing tools such as oscilloscopes and digital multimeters for troubleshooting and debugging.
Contribute to the growth of the firmware team and the development of new product architectures.
Engage in hands-on coding, building, deploying, and debugging activities.
Participate in technical interviews and hands-on exercises to assess and mentor engineering talent.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
35+ years of experience in C++ user-space development and embedded C programming.
Experience with 32-bit microcontrollers and embedded platforms including Linux, RTOS, and bare metal.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory technologies, and build processes.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies.
Experience with device driver and kernel programming.
Ability to read hardware schematics and code to low-level hardware interfaces.
Familiarity with protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, MODBUS, USB, and Ethernet.
Strong debugging skills in both software and hardware environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Masters degree in Embedded Systems Engineering.
Experience developing in a Linux desktop environment with IDE and CLI.
Experience with Embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto.
Proficiency with scripting languages like Shell and Bash.
Understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP.
Experience in the water quality industry is a plus.
Ability to produce technical design documentation.
Experience working in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Open to someone entry level with an Embedded Degree.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is hybrid within the state of Colorado, with an expectation to be onsite 3 times a week if located in Loveland/Fort Collins. The campus features a large, dynamic setting with hundreds of team members and in-house manufacturing capabilities. The daily routine includes a 9am scrum meeting, engaging with teams for troubleshooting, and diving into development tasks such as coding, building, and debugging. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loveland, CO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Loveland, CO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Loveland,CO.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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