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Software Engineer in the United States: openings, pay and who is hiring
Everything open jobs say about Software Engineer, updated November 7, 2026.
In 3 sentences
- As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 1,981 Software Engineer openings in the United States, at 602 employers.
- San Francisco (CA) has the most openings: 531.
- Across the 650 openings with posted pay, the median is $19,167.
Cities with the most Software Engineer openings
Where the openings are
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (CA) | 531 |
| New York City (NY) | 225 |
| Sunnyvale (CA) | 53 |
| Austin (TX) | 45 |
| Palo Alto (CA) | 43 |
| Hawthorne (CA) | 42 |
| Mountain View (CA) | 33 |
| Seattle (WA) | 25 |
Employers with the most Software Engineer openings
Employers with the most openings
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Speechify | 245 |
| Openai | 102 |
| SpaceX | 82 |
| Anduril Industries | 45 |
| Applied | 40 |
| Sierra | 26 |
| DoorDash USA | 23 |
| Neo4j | 21 |
Posted pay
The median pay posted by employers is $19,167. The middle half of openings pays between $16,042 and $22,812, in a sample of 650 openings.
Work arrangement
25% of openings are remote, 15% are hybrid and 60% are on-site.
For job seekers
Frequently asked questions
How many Software Engineer jobs are open in the United States?
As of November 7, 2026, Joonow listed 1,981 open Software Engineer jobs in the United States, at 602 employers.
Where are the most Software Engineer jobs?
San Francisco (CA) has the most Software Engineer openings: 531 as of November 7, 2026.
How much does a Software Engineer make?
Across the 650 openings with pay posted by the employer, the median is $19,167, and the middle half pays between $16,042 and $22,812.
Are there remote Software Engineer jobs?
Yes: 25% of open Software Engineer jobs are remote and 15% are hybrid, as of November 7, 2026.
