Software Engineer Jobs in Dayton, OH

Tracked jobs

84

Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Dayton market.

Companies hiring

37

Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.

30-day momentum

Down 52%

174 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.

Median compensation

$101,800

43% of listings provide usable compensation data.

The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare software engineer opportunities in Dayton, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.

• 84 live roles tracked in this market.
• 37 employers represented in the current window.
• Market data refreshed Nov 15, 2026.

1. 01

   Read the demand

   84 software engineer openings across 37 employers establish the current Dayton opportunity set.

2. 02

   Choose the right rung

   Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 34 tracked openings.

3. 03

   Prioritize employers

   Leonardo DRS, Inc. is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 current openings in this market view.

4. 04

   Open the live roles

   24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.

1. 01

   How many software engineer jobs are open in Dayton?

   Metaintro tracks 84 live software engineer openings from 37 employers in the Dayton, OH area over the last 30 days.

2. 02

   Is demand for software engineer jobs changing in Dayton?

   Openings fell 52%, from 174 in the prior 30 days to 84 in the latest 30.

3. 03

   What do software engineer jobs in Dayton pay?

   The median posted salary is $101,800 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $84,325 to $128,525. Based on the 43% of current listings that disclose pay.

4. 04

   Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Dayton?

   Entry-level roles lead with 34 openings. Experience level is known for 94% of this market's listings.

5. 05

   Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Dayton?

   Leonardo DRS, Inc., 1805 KBR Wyle Services, LLC, Northrop Grumman, and JPMorgan Chase have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 37 hiring employers.

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