Software engineer jobs in Chapel Hill, NC and nearby (256 jobs)

Software engineer jobs within 25 miles of Chapel Hill, NC. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Nov 9, 2026

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Open jobs: 256
Employers: 85

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $126,700Across 50 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.46Across 14 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 4%11 listings
On-site: 3%7 listings

Not specified: 93% (238 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (18), Cisco (15), Garmin International, Inc. (15).

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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.

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Software Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
ENFOS, Inc.
Durham, NC
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Software Engineer (2026)
ENFOS, Inc.
Durham, NC
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Cloud Engineer
Eliassen Group
Raleigh, NC
- $70 to $88 USD / hour
Our client seeks a senior Cloud Engineer to own and stabilize a legacy GCP and Azure footprint while assisting with conversions and decommissioning. The role will support automation efforts…
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Software Development Engineer, DevX LIFT
Amazon
Raleigh, NC
Are you a developer advocate? A builder passionate about incredible software? Are you committed to quality, agility, predictability, and consistency? How about having a great time designing…
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Software Engineer
Eaton Corporation
Raleigh, NC
- $80,000 to $118,000 USD / year
Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Software Engineer.
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Software Development Engineer in Test
National Charitable Services LLC
Durham, NC
Fidelity Charitable's Technology group is adding a Software Developer in Test in Durham. In this role, you will use your software development and test automation expertise to design and…
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Software Engineer II, AI Security
Tanium
Durham, NC
- $154,000 to $236,000 USD / year
Tanium is seeking a Software Engineer II to help build a new AI Security solution that enables the world's largest enterprises to secure AI agents and the endpoints they run on. In this…
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Senior Software Engineer, AI Security
Tanium
Durham, NC
- $191,000 to $293,000 USD / year
Tanium is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build a new AI Security solution that enables the world's largest enterprises to secure AI agents and the endpoints they run on. In this…
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Software Engineer
Teledyne
Durham, NC
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Software Engineer Principal
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Raleigh, NC
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Software Engineer Principal
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Senior Software Engineer
Pearson
Durham, NC
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Senior embedded software engineer
US Tech Solutions
Cary, NC
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Software Engineer 2 - C++ Maps Platform
Garmin International, Inc.
Cary, NC
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Software Engineer 2
Garmin International, Inc.
Cary, NC
We are seeking a full-time Software Engineer 2 in our Cary, NC office. In this role you will be responsible for investigating new product concepts and technologies, proving extraordinary…
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Software Engineer
NetApp, Inc.
Morrisville, NC
As a Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining cloud-based solutions. You will focus on solving complex problems, developing, testing, automating and…
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Senior Cloud Engineer, Hybrid in RTP, North Carolina
Cisco
Research Triangle Park, NC
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Senior Platform Software Engineer - OCI
Oracle
Raleigh, NC
- $92,500 to $209,500 USD / year
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is looking for a Senior Platform Software Engineer to join the PKI team responsible for building and operating cloud-scale Public Key Infrastructure…
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Sr. Software Engineer
Eliassen Group
Cary, NC
Our client seeks a Sr. Software Engineer for a 3-month extendable contract to support solution and platform delivery within the IT organization. You will participate in analysis, design
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Golang Software Engineer
Actalent
Apex, NC
- $50 to $60 USD / hour
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Software Engineer III, Site Reliability Engineering
Google
Durham, NC
2 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
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Principal Software Engineer/Developer
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
Durham, NC
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Principal Software Engineer/Developer
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
Durham, NC
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Senior Software Engineer, Site Reliability Engineering
Google
Durham, NC
5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
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Java Backend Engineer
CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc.
Cary, NC
CGI is seeking a hands-on API / Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, test, and support highly scalable enterprise services and APIs. The ideal candidate brings strong Java/Spring…
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Sr. Backend Engineer
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Cary, NC
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MetLife

Software Development Engineer

Cary, NC, United States

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000.

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Pay: The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000.
Experience: 2 - 3 years of overall experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original job description

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.

The Opportunity

Software Development Engineer to build and operate cloud-based applications in an efficient, safe, and compliant manner. We maintain a global view of cloud adoption and leverage infrastructure as code to engineer a cloud platform providing self-service capabilities and metrics to drive desired behaviors around financial operations, security posture, and overall good hygiene for cloud-based applications.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain server-side JavaScript code, specifically Node.js APIs.
Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
Understand and work with APIs, both internal and external.
Experience with Node.js and Express.js.
Experience in CI/CD to build and deploy Node JS applications
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.
Deliver fit for purpose, secure, scalable, solution architectures in an agile framework that evolves with the line of business by collaborating with AD, business, and engineering teams.
Create and maintain terraform configurations as part of Build the Boat process using internal tools to migrate cloud applications from legacy subscriptions to new standardized azure landing zones.

Required Qualifications

2 - 3 years of overall experience.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent degree type.
Proven experience in software development, specifically with Node JS and React.
Proven experience in building highly secure REST APIs and integration with different platforms
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically.
Experience with following:
CI/CD pipeline to build and deploy to Azure services
Agile methodology
API integration.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience with Azure cloud services (including most of the following: Azure App Service, Azure SQL, API Management, Key Vault, etc.).
Working knowledge of Agile, CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Azure DevOps or similar tooling.
Knowledge of Python and any ASGI server.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please [1] click here.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s [2] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date. References

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https://www.metlifecareers.com/ml/GreatPlaceToWork

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Skills

Software development
Infrastructure as code
JavaScript
Node.js
CI/CD
Problem solving
IBM Terraform
Computer science
React
API development
Communication skills
Teamwork
Microsoft Azure
Agile
SQL
DevOps
Python

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