Software Engineer: pay, skills & FAQs

Typical US pay for a software engineer is about $95K–$160K per year. Pay depends on location, experience, shift and employer. Each listing on Click2Job shows the employer's pay when they share it.

A computer science degree or equivalent experience and a strong portfolio of projects.

The skills that come up most in software engineer job descriptions are: A main language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#), Git, APIs & databases, Testing, Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Problem solving. Put the ones you have near the top of your resume, using the same words the job post uses.

There are 97 software engineer jobs open on Click2Job right now, including 42 remote or work-from-home roles. Listings update every hour.

Right now the most openings are in California City, CA; Marietta, GA; Irvine, CA. You can search any city or choose "Remote".

Employers with open software engineer roles right now include Clearance Jobs, Akkodis, Bectran, Inc., Jobgether.

Many employers hire entry-level candidates, especially if you can show related skills, volunteer work, or a certification. Search "entry level software engineer" and look for listings that mention training.

Click Apply on any listing. You don't need an account. For jobs posted directly on Click2Job you can upload your resume right on the job page; other listings take you to the employer's application.