--- title: "Mid-level Software Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/detroit-mi/mid-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Detroit, MI # Mid-level Software Engineer Jobs in Detroit, MI 127 mid-level software engineer openings are live in the Detroit, MI area from 55 employers, led by General Motors, Ford Global, and Thomson Reuters. The middle half of posted salaries runs $99,600–$131,250 a year (median $117,500), from the 46% of listings that disclose pay. 9% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Detroit%2C+MI)[Browse all Software Engineer markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 127 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Detroit market. **Companies hiring** : 55 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $117,500 : 46% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Mid-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/detroit-mi/mid-level)127 jobs Detroit's software engineer market is led by mid-level openings, with 127 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 127 Hiring employers 55 Salary coverage 46% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 67 24 companies · $110,000 median Established employers 37 12 companies Top of market 6 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $99,600 P50 $117,500 P75 $131,250 P90 $146,828 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live mid-level software engineer listings in Detroit - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Detroit%2C+MI)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare software engineer opportunities in Detroit, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 127 live roles tracked in this market. - 55 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Detroit%2C+MI)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Detroit Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 127 software engineer openings across 55 employers establish the current Detroit opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 127 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers General Motors is one of the most active visible employers, with 23 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Detroit market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 55 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![General Motors logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fgm.com.ico&sig=IrwRdNKH4KVxxhJ4QJTPxIjVFm0ileIX6_iqLEqS4Mw) General MotorsEstablished employers23Open roles](/company/general-motors) Ford GlobalStartups & growing teams17Open roles [![Thomson Reuters logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthomsonreuters.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=ocBBUa9dlgwWYxEZTZAw77-FLUioYJl1vZyrZn6fGpM) Thomson ReutersStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/thomson-reuters)[![Artech logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artech.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F12%2FArtech-Logo.png) ArtechStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/artech) Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI)Startups & growing teams4Open roles [![Ford logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dford.com%26sz%3D128) FordStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/ford)![Torc Robotics logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dtorcrobotics.com%26sz%3D128) Torc RoboticsStartups & growing teams4Open roles [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/deloitte6) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 127 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Software EngineerMid-levelHealthPlanOneDetroit, MichiganPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/software-engineer-at-healthplanone-bffddd70-55f8-579a-8f65-63c5b6c332a2)[Senior Software Engineer, Legal — CoCounsel Forward Deployed EngineeringMid-levelThomson ReutersAnn Arbor, Michigan$109,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-legal-cocounsel-forward-deployed-engineering-2587d2c7-b918-5871-b6b0-39f3a9789b98)[Motorsport Customer Application EngineerMid-levelBoschGroupFarmington Hills, MichiganPosted Oct 7, 2026](/job/motorsport-customer-application-engineer-at-boschgroup-f9cf6021-f838-5e12-a9f9-c0671a26baac)[Senior Software EngineerMid-levelCharles SchwabAnn Arbor, Michigan$135,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-charles-schwab-98753ed9-9302-55a5-80a6-d2f7c2f22653)[Software EngineerMid-levelFord GlobalDearborn, Michigan$147,077Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/software-engineer-at-ford-global-90500878-f142-5eb8-8d90-87ff3c981ca0)[Sr. Software Engineer, AutonomyMid-levelMariana MineralsAnn Arbor, Michigan$140,000Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/sr-software-engineer-autonomy-at-mariana-minerals-0e4cac45-3f75-5ea0-9e17-f156a296aac5)[Senior Software EngineerMid-levelCharles SchwabAnn Arbor, MichiganPosted Oct 6, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-charles-schwab-fddca88d-0e28-55ff-99f4-504b8e34df17)[Senior Embedded Software Engineer - ADAS / ADMid-levelLucid MotorsSouthfield, MichiganPosted Oct 5, 2026](/job/senior-embedded-software-engineer-adas-ad-at-lucid-motors-15f33581-940d-50af-92cb-d26132b09464) [Explore all 127 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Mid-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Detroit%2C+MI) ## Mid-level Software Engineer jobs in Detroit: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many mid-level software engineer jobs are open in Detroit? Metaintro tracks 127 live mid-level software engineer openings from 55 employers in the Detroit, MI area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do mid-level software engineer jobs in Detroit pay? The median posted salary is $117,500 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $99,600 to $131,250. Based on the 46% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for mid-level software engineer jobs in Detroit? General Motors, Ford Global, Thomson Reuters, and Artech have the most open mid-level software engineer roles here right now, out of 55 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Software Engineer demand around Detroit. 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