Software development jobs in the United States (54,289 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 54,289
Employers: 10,232

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,718Across 11,299 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $56.91Across 2,424 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $12,015Across 65 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,344Across 47 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,042Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%4,578 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,676 listings
On-site: 16%8,798 listings

Not specified: 69% (37,237 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (777), Lockheed Martin (703), Salesforce.com (609).

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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Senior Software Engineer (Platform Engineering)-Remote, USA
Tempus AI, Inc.
Remote, United States
- $130,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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San Francisco, CA
- $250,000 to $325,000 USD / year
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North Chicago, IL
- $58,656 to $103,500 USD / year
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Cognizant
Princeton, NJ
- $96,000 to $112,500 USD / year
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Actalent

Embedded Software Engineer

Warner Robins, GA, United States

$75 to $95 USD / hour

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Pay: $75 to $95 USD / hour
Experience: 4+ years of industry experience programming in C/C++ in an embedded environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Embedded Software Engineer Supporting Flight Software!MUST be eligible for clearance for this opportunity! Job DescriptionThis role focuses on designing, developing, modifying, and maintaining embedded operational flight software using modern software development best practices and standards. You will participate in the full software development life cycle for complex embedded systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, and maintain embedded operational flight programs in accordance with established software development best practices and standards.
Participate in the full software development life cycle, including requirements development, modeling and design, implementation, unit testing, integration, formal system testing, release, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
Integrate embedded software with firmware and hardware components to ensure seamless system performance and functionality.
Apply strong C/C++ programming skills within a Linux operating system environment to develop robust, efficient, and maintainable embedded software.
Use object-oriented programming principles to design and implement modular, scalable, and reusable software components.
Provide technical leadership in solving complex software and system-level problems, offering guidance and direction to team members as needed.
Collaborate frequently with program leadership, external suppliers, and government stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on technical requirements and project status.
Document software designs, test procedures, and results to support verification, validation, and long-term maintainability.
Support formal system testing activities by troubleshooting issues, analyzing defects, and implementing corrective actions.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and standards to enhance software quality and team efficiency.

Essential Skills

Strong programming skills in C and C++ within an embedded environment.
Working experience with Linux operating systems for software development and integration.
Solid foundation in object-oriented programming fundamentals and their application in embedded systems.
Experience integrating embedded software with firmware and hardware components.
Ability to provide leadership in solving complex technical problems in a collaborative environment.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for frequent interaction with program leadership, external suppliers, and government stakeholders.
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
4+ years of industry experience programming in C/C++ in an embedded environment.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; an active Secret clearance is preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with VxWorks or other real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Experience with embedded C for low-level, performance-critical applications.
Exposure to or understanding of electronic warfare, radar, or avionics systems.
Experience working within formal system testing environments and processes.
Comfort with collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, firmware, and systems engineering.

Work EnvironmentThe role is centered on developing embedded operational flight software in a technical, engineering-focused environment that emphasizes reliability, performance, and adherence to established standards. You will work extensively with Linux-based development environments, embedded C/C++ toolchains, and may interact with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks or other RTOS platforms. Collaboration is a key part of the workday, with regular interaction with program leadership, external suppliers, and government stakeholders to align on requirements and system performance. The environment supports full life-cycle development activitiesfrom requirements and design through integration, formal system testing, and maintenanceproviding opportunities to work closely with firmware and hardware teams. The culture values clear communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership, offering a setting where engineers can contribute meaningfully to complex embedded and flight-critical systems.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warner Robins, GA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $95.00/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 Warner Robins, GA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Warner Robins,GA.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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Skills

Software development
Embedded systems
Unit testing
Firmware
Hardware components
C
C++
Linux
Use object-oriented programming
Leadership
Communication skills
Test procedures
Troubleshooting
Process improvement
Object-oriented programming
Computer science
Computer engineering
Electrical engineering
RTOS
Problem solving

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