Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 53,416
Employers: 10,155

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,538Across 11,187 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $56.84Across 2,348 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $12,537Across 60 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $135,863Across 47 listings
Average starting payUSD / week: $2,051Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%4,522 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,659 listings
On-site: 16%8,616 listings

Not specified: 69% (36,619 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (766), Lockheed Martin (695), 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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Apple

Software Development Engineer - Cellular (Instrument Engineering) |

San Diego, CA, United States

The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Pay: The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Summary Join this small team of extraordinary engineers that designs and produces precision protocol, RF and Analog Test Equipment for use in calibrating and testing 4G, 5G, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB and NFC radios in millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple Watches. We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who enjoys developing software constituting cellular systems. All members of the team bring their own unique expertise to collectively take internal Apple products from concept to mass production. Each internal product is designed to Apple's exacting standards resulting in breathtaking test equipment that maintains the quality, accuracy and function of commercially available offerings. All our users receive high quality support from our team, ensuring a good experience.

Description As a Cellular Software Development Engineer, you will develop high quality software using modern software engineering techniques and tools as part of a diverse team. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing and deployment of this software, spanning various aspects of the cellular stack, including interfacing with the upper layers and implementing and driving lower layers. You will use a data-driven approach within a continuous improvement culture. You’ll work proactively with other cross-functional teams to determine the optimum software solutions to enhance the quality of Apple’s products. You will provide support to our users for bringing up and deploying our products.

Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree is needed, and we highly value Master’s or above. Courses in wireless communications with a focus on cellular systems and protocols will be a plus. A good understanding of cellular protocol stacks, particularly 5G. Software development experience and debugging skills in C/C++ and Python. Experience with multi-processing and multi-threading based implementations. Experience developing within distributed service based software architectures. Good fundamentals in object-oriented SW design and test techniques and methodologies. Open to international travel about 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of industry experience or equivalent. Recent hands-on development experience in cellular software development. Knowledge of fundamental concepts in RF systems. Familiarity with the use of Matlab. Scripting and debug experience using Python. Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to learn.

Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

EEO Statement Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

Accessibility At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here - in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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Application Deadline Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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Software development
Process improvement
Debugging
C
C++
Python
Interpersonal skills

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