--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/houston-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Houston, TX # Software Engineer Jobs in Houston, TX 337 software engineer openings are live in the Houston, TX area from 114 employers, led by JPMC, HPE, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The middle half of posted salaries runs $89,200–$130,700 a year (median $106,900), from the 42% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 39% of openings. 8% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[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** : 337 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Houston market. **Companies hiring** : 114 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $106,900 : 42% 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 [Entry-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/houston-tx/entry-level)61 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/houston-tx/mid-level)133 jobs [Senior](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/houston-tx/senior)59 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/houston-tx/lead)43 jobs Houston is mid-level-heavy for software engineer roles: 45% of currently tracked openings with a derived level sit at mid-level. Entry-level openings exist, but they are a smaller slice of the market. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 337 Hiring employers 114 Salary coverage 42% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 111 47 companies · $101,550 median Established employers 72 22 companies · $130,700 median Top of market 11 9 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $89,200 P50 $106,900 P75 $130,700 P90 $154,300 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 software engineer listings in Houston - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[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 Houston, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 337 live roles tracked in this market. - 114 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Houston Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 337 software engineer openings across 114 employers establish the current Houston opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 133 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 86 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 Houston market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 114 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. ![JPMC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Djpmc.com%26sz%3D128) JPMCEmployer profile86Open roles [![HPE logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2FHPE1US%2Fimages%2FSocial_FBLI-1762209479230.jpg) HPEStartups & growing teams19Open roles](/company/hpe)[![Hewlett Packard Enterprise logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dhewlettpackardenterprise.com%26sz%3D128) Hewlett Packard EnterpriseEstablished employers15Open roles](/company/hewlett-packard-enterprise)[![Lockheed Martin logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flockheedmartin.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=wif87bvA7LLhkceGdnGeqRRChtG28vP-W9xGUHVmW0M) Lockheed MartinStartups & growing teams14Open roles](/company/lockheed-martin)![Barrios Technology logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dbarriostechnology.com%26sz%3D128) Barrios TechnologyEmployer profile11Open roles [![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![HP logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hp.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=ipoHjwQH9NOErHe6YUSgYyBYocYSV1bZje8VK0cFq_4) HPEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/hp)![HP, Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dhpinc.com%26sz%3D128) HP, Inc.Established employers7Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 337 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Associate Software DeveloperEntry-levelUnited AirlinesHouston, Texas$73,150Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/associate-software-developer-at-united-airlines-b5b90ef5-0e66-57ef-a349-88dc69412a92)[Software Engineer, Core PlatformsEntry-levelBot AutoHouston, TexasPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-engineer-core-platforms-at-bot-auto-837ab0da-ecc6-587b-a94e-37277248c654)[Principal Software EngineerLead+Highmark HealthHouston, Texas$129,100Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-highmark-health-a3bba448-9b94-52fd-8925-411c4cd9c980)[Senior Software EngineerMid-levelHighmark HealthHouston, Texas$102,700Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-highmark-health-6d89c1da-d8b7-51f7-b402-2b44577b9933)[Principal, Software Engineer - Enterprise Automation Frameworks & Support​Lead+HumanaHouston, Texas$156,600Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-enterprise-automation-frameworks-and-6f2aef79-fd3b-5b7e-b6fd-cd55aa78a844)[AV ProgrammerEntry-levelDataVoxHouston, Texas$70,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/av-programmer-at-datavox-e45574ce-f569-576c-a80b-91fde90e4f73)[AV ProgrammerEntry-levelDataVoxHouston, Texas$70,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/av-programmer-at-datavox-ff66060e-a1e5-5d89-bd91-7e2161fd7823)[Software Engineer (Cyber) - InternEntry-levelLockheed MartinHouston, Texas$47,132Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/software-engineer-cyber-intern-at-lockheed-martin-aedd4c81-e4b6-57fe-a409-6c07e5a0dd86) [Explore all 337 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Houston%2C+TX) ## Software Engineer jobs in Houston: 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 software engineer jobs are open in Houston? Metaintro tracks 337 live software engineer openings from 114 employers in the Houston, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do software engineer jobs in Houston pay? The median posted salary is $106,900 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $89,200 to $130,700. Based on the 42% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Houston? Mid-level roles lead with 133 openings. Experience level is known for 88% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Houston? JPMC, HPE, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Lockheed Martin have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 114 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 Houston. 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