--- title: Software Development Jobs & Careers in 2026 description: 'Find software development jobs — engineers, full stack developers, and DevOps roles. Top employers: Google, Microsoft, Meta. Strong remote availability.' type: industry url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/software-development date: 2026-06-01T08:07:40Z og_description: Browse software development careers in 2026. High salaries, strong remote options, and exceptional job volume at top tech companies and fast-growing startups. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/img/pages/ices01/software-development.png?v=3 breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Sectors url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors - label: Technology url: https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology --- # Software Development Jobs & Careers in 2026 **Sector:** [Technology Jobs — Top Companies, Salaries & Roles](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology) ## Market Insights — June 2026 *Based on 19710 postings analyzed in June 2026 • Updated June 1, 2026* Remote work captured 20% of software development postings, climbing from 18% the prior month. That flexibility gains ground even as compensation holds 44% above the sitewide median. The $37,000 pay premium over the broader market reflects persistent competition for engineering talent. Two-thirds of openings concentrate in core Software Developer and Engineer roles, with Systems and Mobile specialists splitting the remainder. - Roles in Software Development concentrate in Software Developer / Engineer (62% of postings), followed by Systems Engineer and Mobile Developer / Engineer. - Pay at Software Development runs 44% above the sitewide median ($120K vs $83K). - Remote share at Software Development rose to 20% from 18% last month. *Numbers above are computed from active job postings indexed during the snapshot window. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; sitewide medians are recomputed monthly from the full index. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top hiring companies in Software Development - [Instacart Jobs & Careers — Online Grocery Delivery](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/instacart) — 27059 jobs · $85K median - [Trusted Health Jobs & Careers — Healthcare Staffing](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/trusted-health) — 9810 jobs · $77K median - [Gopuff Jobs & Careers — Instant Delivery Platform](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/gopuff) — 7213 jobs · $33K median - [DoorDash Jobs & Careers — Food Delivery & Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/doordash) — 3541 jobs - [Amazon Jobs & Careers — E-Commerce & Cloud](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon) — 1290 jobs · $106K median - [ShiftKey Jobs & Careers — Healthcare Workforce Platform](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/shiftkey) — 692 jobs · $85K median - [Incredible Health Jobs & Careers — Nurse Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/incredible-health) — 495 jobs · $95K median - [Smart IT Frame Jobs & Careers — IT Staffing & Solutions](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/smart-it-frame) — 323 jobs · $109K median - [TaskRabbit Jobs & Careers — Home Services Marketplace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/taskrabbit) — 262 jobs ## Top-paying states for Software Development - [Washington Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington) — $168K median · 1084 jobs - [District of Columbia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/district-of-columbia) — $130K median · 1060 jobs - [Kansas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas) — $115K median · 351 jobs - [Massachusetts Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts) — $106K median · 2426 jobs - [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia) — $106K median · 3030 jobs - [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california) — $98K median · 1606 jobs - [Tennessee Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/tennessee) — $95K median · 1557 jobs - [Arkansas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/arkansas) — $95K median · 124 jobs - [Iowa Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/iowa) — $95K median · 691 jobs - [Illinois Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/illinois) — $94K median · 3026 jobs ## Top-paying cities for Software Development - [Waltham, MA Jobs — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts/waltham) — $277K median · 60 jobs - [Jobs in Vienna, VA — Federal, Consulting & Tech Roles](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia/vienna) — $253K median · 61 jobs - [Jobs in San Jose, CA — Silicon Valley Tech & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-jose) — $212K median · 278 jobs - [Jobs in New York, NY — Jobs & Salary Outlook](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/new-york) — $198K median · 999 jobs - [Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA — Tech, Aerospace & Salary Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/sunnyvale) — $197K median · 31 jobs - [Boston, MA Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/massachusetts/boston) — $185K median · 205 jobs - [Jobs in Seattle, WA — Tech, Healthcare & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/seattle) — $178K median · 235 jobs - [Jobs in Palo Alto, CA — Tech, VC & Salary Data](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/palo-alto) — $173K median · 28 jobs - [Jobs in Wichita, KS — Aerospace, Healthcare & Finance](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/wichita) — $163K median · 146 jobs - [Jobs in Bellevue, WA — Tech Careers & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/bellevue) — $153K median · 49 jobs ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What are the most in-demand software development roles in 2026? Software engineer, full stack developer, backend engineer, and DevOps/platform engineer remain the most sought-after roles. AI/ML engineers and developers with LLM integration experience are seeing exceptionally strong demand. ### What do software developers earn? Entry-level software engineers typically start at $90,000–$120,000. Mid-level engineers earn $130,000–$180,000, and senior engineers at top companies can earn $200,000–$300,000+ in total compensation. ### Is software development a remote-friendly industry? Yes — software development has one of the highest remote work rates of any industry. Many companies offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, and remote-first employers are common among startups and mid-size tech firms. ### Do software development companies sponsor H1B visas? Software development is one of the top H1B-sponsoring industries. Major employers like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta regularly sponsor H1B petitions for qualified engineers. ### What skills are most valued in software development? Core programming languages (Python, Java, TypeScript, Go), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), system design, and increasingly AI/ML frameworks. Soft skills like communication and collaboration are equally important at senior levels. ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs)