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 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

View jobs

Open jobs: 53,499
Employers: 10,177

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $140,497Across 11,193 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $56.93Across 2,351 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%4,525 listings
Hybrid: 7%3,662 listings
On-site: 16%8,626 listings

Not specified: 69% (36,686 listings)

Employers hiring include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (762), Lockheed Martin (696), 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

Save this search

Added 1 hour ago
CO
Programmer/Analyst III
CITY OF FRESNO
Fresno, CA
- $7,281 to $8,787 USD / month
…Information Technology services through research, analysis, design, development, implementation, training, support, and maintenance. One (1) vacancy exists in the Information Services…
Added 1 hour ago
Software Engineer II, Search Science Data Infra
Amazon
Palo Alto, CA
Added 1 hour ago
Embedded Software Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
The Product Integrity group is looking for a Systems Software Engineer to develop future products. As a member of the OS Diagnostics team you will develop and maintain software used to…
Added 1 hour ago
Software Engineer III, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads
Google
Mountain View, CA
Share Software Engineer III, AI/ML GenAI, Google Ads
Added 1 hour ago
Senior Software Engineer, Recommendations, Rankings, Predictions, Search Discover
Google
Mountain View, CA
Share Senior Software Engineer, Recommendations, Rankings, Predictions, Search Discover
Added 1 hour ago
10850 – Sr. Software Engineer
Hyundai Autoever America
Irvine, CA
Added 1 hour ago
Software Engineer, AI Co-design
Meta
Sunnyvale, CA
Added 1 hour ago
Sr. Software Development Engineer, EC2 Nitro Specialized Instance team
Amazon
Santa Clara, CA
…industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps…
Added 1 hour ago
Software Engineer - Cloud Volumes
NetApp
San Jose, CA
…engineering role where engineers are expected to contribute across development, automated validation, performance, operational readiness, and service reliability. The ideal candidate enjoys…
Added 1 hour ago
O
Senior Platform Software Engineer
Oracle
Nashville, TN
- $92,500 to $209,500 USD / year
…the reliable build, validation, approval, and deployment of software across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. As OCI continues to scale its cloud services, Merino plays a critical role in…
Added 1 hour ago
Software Development Engineer - Cellular (Instrument Engineering) |
Apple
San Diego, CA
…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…
Added 1 hour ago
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer - Identity Verification & Proofing
Intuit
SAN DIEGO, CA · MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Come join the join Intuit’s Identity Verification Team as a Senior Software Engineer. You’ll be part of a team developing highly available, scalable, industry leading services and…
Added 1 hour ago
EG
Senior Java Full-Stack Developer
Eliassen Group
Sacramento, CA
- $70 to $80 USD / hour
Added 1 hour ago
X
Senior Site Reliability Engineer
Xplor
Remote, United States
- $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Xplor Technologies powers the experiences at the heart of everyday life. Through modern vertical software, embedded payments, and AI-powered capabilities, we help businesses in fitness,…
Added 1 hour ago
IG
Senior Controls Software Engineer
Insight Global
Dunwoody, GA
- From $80 USD / hour
10+ years of controls, automation, or software integration experience
Added 1 hour ago
IG
Secret Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Insight Global
Colorado Springs, CO
- From $60 USD / hour
Added 1 hour ago
Software Development Engineer, Amazon Braket, Amazon Braket
Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Seattle, WA
Amazon Braket is evolving to support fault-tolerant quantum computing, and we are looking for a Software Development Engineer who can build high-performance systems infrastructure for…
Added 1 hour ago
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer
ewminds consulting Services
Clifton, NJ
Added 1 hour ago
Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering (Mainframe Communications Systems Software Engineer
ewminds consulting Services
Jersey City, NJ
Added 1 hour ago
Lead Software Engineer
Genworth North America Corporation
Remote, United States
Added 2 hours ago
A
Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack
Assured
New York City, NY
- $180,000 to $200,000 USD / year
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to help architect, build, and productize our AI/ML infrastructure. You'll be the bridge between research, product, customers, and engineering, driving…
Added 2 hours ago
Programmer Analyst 3 Oracle (Hybrid)
Betis Group, Inc.
Richmond, VA
…(eSCC). This individual will be in a team of four working Agile development to process a variety…
Added 2 hours ago
Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) - Remote
Scalepex
Remote, United States
Scalepex is actively seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for an exciting remote opportunity in the digital healthcare technology space.
Added 2 hours ago
M
Software Engineer 2
Markon
Fort Meade, MD
- $245,000 to $255,000 USD / year
Markon is seeking a Software Engineer Level 2 to support the Fort Meade Customer. This role focuses on developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions using Python, Linux, and…
Added 2 hours ago
Software Development Engineer - Front End
Clearwater Analytics, LLC
United States
Job Title: Front-end Software Development Engineer

Tailscale

Security Software Engineer

Remote, United States

$218,420 - $302,840 CAD

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Pay: $218,420 - $302,840 CAD
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

Thank you for considering Tailscale. If this job description resonates with you, please apply. Frequently cited statistics show that people who identify with historically marginalized groups are likely to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to help us break that statistic!

About Tailscale

Tailscale is making safe connection effortless by delivering software that makes it easy to securely interconnect people and their devices, no matter where they are. From hobbyists to multinational corporations, teams of every size use Tailscale each day to protect their networks, share access to internal tools, and more. We're building a future for the Internet that's easy, sensible, and safe, like it used to be. Founded in 2019 and fully distributed, we're backed by Accel, CRV, Insight, Heavybit, and Uncork Capital.

About the Role

We’re seeking a talented software engineer, specializing in security and privacy, to help grow our product security team. We’re looking for people who can move Tailscale forward while making it safer to use. The abilities to think on your feet, collaborate with highly technical teams, and be comfortable working asynchronously are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Improve the security properties of Tailscale by identifying opportunities for security and privacy features, bug fixes, and defense-in-depth, and implementing them across our codebase.
Audit Tailscale features for technical security weaknesses, identifying mitigations or solutions, and driving them towards resolution.
Support engineering decisions with threat modeling and security analysis and expertise.
You will spend at least 50% of your time in this role writing software vs purely operational or governance security responsibilities.

What We Are Looking For

Technical

Proficiency developing in at least one programming language (Tailscale uses Go)
Proficiency developing for at least one application platform (e.g. iOS, Android, web, Windows, macOS, Linux)
Prior experience in a safety-related technical role, e.g.:
application security or application platform security
penetration testing
threat modeling and prioritization
user experience design or research
digital forensics and incident response
Deep understanding of web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10), client-side security, and common API security flaws
Collaborate with engineering teams to promote secure coding practices and provide targeted security guidance and training
Knowledge of cryptographic primitives and protocols
Knowledge of common networking protocols

Team Fit

Ability to give and process constructive feedback
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup
Take a risk-based approach to building security controls, balancing your security expertise and broad technical skillsets with practical, usable solutions

As a company, we strive to maintain fair and equitable compensation practices within our team across all roles and all levels. Tailscale's compensation package includes base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The salary range displayed on each job posting represents the target range for a new hire's base salary. Individual offers may vary based on experience and skill set. CAN Pay Range

$218,420 - $302,840 CAD

What We Offer

An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self. We recognize the impact of diverse voices and backgrounds on the growth of our people, product, and company. And that flexibility in how and when you work empowers our team to integrate work and life.
A competitive total compensation package. This includes a base salary, an equity incentive plan and variable commission (for quota-based roles).
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period. Take advantage of coverage for health, vision, dental, and more for you and your family!
Remote first company - most of our teams work fully remotely. Enjoy a change of scenery wherever you can get wifi, participate in virtual and in-person social events, and leverage our corporate co-working program to visit WeWork (or other similar spaces near you). Some roles require in-office collaboration depending on team needs, which will be clearly noted in the job description.
Employer-funded retirement contributions. Tailscale will match your retirement contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum annual employer contribution equal to 0.75% of your eligible compensation.
Connect with other Tailscalars IRL. Attend our annual company retreat, participate in team off-sites, and collaborate in person with teammates across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Singapore. We support intentional in-person connection through team travel and distributed collaboration.
Support for your personal and professional development. Grow your career thoughtfully with $1500 USD annually for professional development, or take advantage of mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities.
Paid time off and a healthy work-life integration. Our flexible, paid time off program supports you for any situation life throws your way, whether moving homes or travelling the world!
A build-your-own home office setup. You choose your own company-owned laptop (Mac or PC), receive a monthly home internet reimbursement, and $500 USD to customize your workstation to make it your own.
Paid parental leave program. We care about your life outside of work and encourage new parents to take advantage of parental leave top-ups (20 weeks for birthing parents, 16 weeks for non-birthing parents).

Tailscale is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or related to any aspect of this role, please contact your recruiter.

Our hiring process uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess candidates. All hiring decisions are made by people.

Please be aware that legitimate emails from Tailscale's talent team will only originate from @tailscale.com, @greenhouse.io, and @interviews.modernloop.io email addresses. For more information about protecting yourself from impersonators and scams, please visit https://tailscale.com/scam-awareness.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Skills

Go
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS
Linux
Penetration testing
Prioritization
UX design
Research
Incident response
Work independently

Report this job