Software development jobs in the United States

Explore software development jobs in the United States. Choose a role or place to find work that fits.

Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 51,922
Employers: 9,799

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,861Across 11,064 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.06Across 2,271 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $13,248Across 54 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $136,033Across 44 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%4,424 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,604 listings
On-site: 15%7,815 listings

Not specified: 69% (36,079 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (787), 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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Lockheed Martin

Software Engineer - Early Career

Huntsville, AL, United States
Huntsville, United States

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $67000.00 - $124400.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.

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Pay: Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $67000.00 - $124400.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Apply by: May 2, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Early Career Software Engineer. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery.

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C, C++, or Python. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

--Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Python --Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering or other related degree program from an accredited college/university --Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

--Knowledge of Agile Software Development --Experience or classroom knowledge with embedded software/hardware --Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment --Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $67000.00 - $124400.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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