Software development jobs in the United States (54,270 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 54,270
Employers: 10,220

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,697Across 11,290 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.03Across 2,431 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%4,576 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,669 listings
On-site: 16%8,819 listings

Not specified: 69% (37,206 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (779), 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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Lynx Software Technologies, Inc.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Denver, CO, United States

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Job details

Experience: 5+ years of C/C++ software development experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location: Denver, CO Compensation: $123,600 - $164,800, plus bonus eligible Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Who we are: Founded in 2004 with locations in Atlanta, GA, Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, & Huntsville, AL, Thompson Software Solutions (TSS) is a mission-driven aerospace and defense software and systems engineering company supporting the U.S. military, defense primes, and commercial space partners. We specialize in the development, integration, test, and deployment of safety & mission-critical software systems that power next-generation aircraft, defense platforms, and space technologies. Our team understands what it takes to modernize complex embedded systems while maintaining the rigor, compliance, and reliability required for mission and safety-critical environments.

As a defense-focused company of highly skilled and dedicated engineers, we take pride in solving complex technical challenges that directly impact national security and operational readiness. We partner closely with customers across the military aviation and space domains to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions with portability, sustainability, and long-term mission success in mind.

Description:

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer who is ready to work with a talented team to provide innovative solutions for tomorrow’s problems. This position requires a software engineer to use a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field to develop, integrate, and test software products. The successful candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-site team and must be self-motivated with strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills. In this role, you will work independently at times on projects, at other times will be in a collaborative team environment with other software engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Continued eligibility for access to classified information is required throughout employment, as dictated by program needs.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
5+ years of C/C++ software development experience
Prior experience writing embedded software (C, C++, and/or Ada)
Experience with real-time operating system integration (e.g. Green Hills, Wind River, Lynx)
Prior experience troubleshooting/debugging on target hardware in lab/mock-up environments
Proficient with Linux and Windows development environments
Familiarity with Agile / Dev/SecOps tools and CI/CD workflow (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)
Ability to professionally communicate project status and collaborate on technical solutions with clients and peers
Experience with incorporating independently developed algorithms into embedded software
Full lifecycle software development experience
Active Secret DoD security clearance
25% Travel

Preferred / Additional Skills:

Proficient with Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
Proficient in Python development
Linux kernel and system modules (Peta Linux on Ultra Scale +)
Familiarity with network architecture and data management
Familiarity with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (Cameo, AADL)
Experience with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), ARINC 653 and flight software development
Experience with safety-critical software development and practices (DO-178C)
Experience communicating and documenting complex technical designs
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including:

Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
401K with generous employer match
Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
Remote work opportunities based on role
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career growth and professional development opportunities

Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.

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Skills

C
C++
Software development
Ada
ICT system integration
Troubleshooting
Debugging
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Agile
CI/CD
Workflow
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Jenkins
Atlassian Confluence
Atlassian JIRA
Atlassian Bitbucket
Python
Data management
Communication skills
Presentation skills

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