Software development jobs in the United States

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Counted Nov 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 51,599
Employers: 9,808

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $141,411Across 10,905 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $57.36Across 2,245 listings
Average starting payUSD / month: $13,529Across 52 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $133,360Across 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%4,475 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,606 listings
On-site: 15%7,803 listings

Not specified: 69% (35,715 listings)

Employers hiring include Lockheed Martin (673), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (666), Salesforce.com (608).

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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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Lyric

Principal Software Engineer

Des Moines, IA, United States

$180,347.00 - $270,521.00

This opening has closed.

The original listing is kept below for reference.

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Pay: $180,347.00 - $270,521.00
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Remote - US

Full time

JR825

Lyric is the trusted leader in healthcare decision intelligence. Built on more than 35 years of proven results, Lyric combines responsible AI with clinical, payment, regulatory, and policy expertise to deliver transparent, auditable insights in milliseconds across real-time claims workflows. Lyric augments human decision-making so health plans can make faster, more accurate payments while maintaining full control. Today, Lyric supports 200 million lives, with nine of the top 10 U.S. health plans relying on its platform to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support accurate payments.

The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for shaping the technical direction of our products and driving the overall engineering strategy for our flagship initiatives. The position leads the design and development of complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. By leveraging extensive technical expertise, the position will guide and mentor engineers, champion best practices, and ensure the successful implementation of full-stack solutions that meet business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

Leads the end-to-end design and development of software solutions, including back-end and integration components
Collaborates closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements, scope, and deliverables
Provides technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
Drives architectural decisions and ensures adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software quality principles
Develops and maintains application frameworks, libraries, and reusable components to streamline development processes
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify and address technical challenges, performance optimizations, and scalability concerns
Mentors and guides engineers on technical design, coding practices, and system architecture, promoting professional growth and skill development.
Stays up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, driving the adoption of new tools and methodologies
Conducts code reviews and provides constructive feedback to ensure code quality, maintainability, and system stability
Act as a technical evangelist, representing the Company in industry events, conferences, and technical communities, and sharing knowledge and insights.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Basic Requirements:

10+ years experience in software engineering, including a strong track record of leading the design and development of complex software systems, leveraging microservice architecture(s) on modern application stacks.
10+ years experience using JavaScript, Python, Java, or C#, and expertise in development frameworks and technologies. .NET ecosystem is highly preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Advanced technical certifications are a plus.
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability, with hands-on experience in building large-scale, distributed applications.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
Proven experience in driving technical decisions, setting technical direction, and aligning engineering efforts with business goals.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of engineers towards technical excellence.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in development.

***The US base salary range for this full-time position is:

$180,347.00 - $270,521.00

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not reflect the value of the total rewards compensation. ***

Lyric is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace collaborative success.

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Decision making
Define technical requirements
Leadership
JavaScript
Python
Oracle Java
C#
.NET
Computer science
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Coaching
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