--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Lafayette, LA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/lafayette-la" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Lafayette, LA # Software Engineer Jobs in Lafayette, LA 6 software engineer openings are live in the Lafayette, LA area from 3 employers, led by highmarkhealth, Highmark Health, and Cogent Infotech. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. 67% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 9, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[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** : 6 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Lafayette market. **Companies hiring** : 3 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Coverage below gate : Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold. ## 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-level2 jobs Mid-level2 jobs Lead+2 jobs Lafayette's software engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 2 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 6 Hiring employers 3 Salary coverage 100% Median experience 5.0 years 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 Lafayette - 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+Lafayette%2C+LA)[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 Lafayette, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 6 live roles tracked in this market. - 3 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 9, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Lafayette Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 6 software engineer openings across 3 employers establish the current Lafayette opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 2 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers highmarkhealth is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 6 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 Lafayette market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 3 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. highmarkhealthStartups & growing teams3Open roles Highmark HealthTop of market2Open roles [![Cogent Infotech logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F641822035aac658e9fa7f1c8%2F6418547774021869d7cfc907_5fcb46db760d0f4f3fb7ee4f_cogent_webclip.png&sig=RBKt6G9TALh0sKviLQlqgUP_jXoPx11tLAuum5CQGAo) Cogent InfotechStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/cogent-infotech) Live opportunity sample · 6 of 6 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Principal Software EngineerLead+Highmark HealthLafayette, Louisiana$129,100Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-highmark-health-a3bba448-9b94-52fd-8925-411c4cd9c980)[Senior Software EngineerMid-levelHighmark HealthLafayette, Louisiana$102,700Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-highmark-health-6d89c1da-d8b7-51f7-b402-2b44577b9933)[Senior Software EngineerMid-levelhighmarkhealthLafayette, Louisiana$102,700Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-highmarkhealth-1361dcb8-1218-575a-a794-c55e2bbe358a)[Principal Software EngineerLead+highmarkhealthLafayette, Louisiana$129,100Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-highmarkhealth-dc8b0a22-50cc-5b97-a76a-2ce0b9336dac)[Associate Software EngineerEntry-levelhighmarkhealthLafayette, Louisiana$68,400Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/associate-software-engineer-at-highmarkhealth-b12a8bf9-7fdd-59d8-a8f4-a3fee82297ea)[Junior Software DeveloperEntry-levelCogent InfotechLafayette, Louisiana$52,000Posted Sep 29, 2026](/job/junior-software-developer-at-cogent-infotech-3b992a87-1398-5c3c-9de0-89c63ecd51b6) [Explore all 6 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA) ## Software Engineer jobs in Lafayette: 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 Lafayette? Metaintro tracks 6 live software engineer openings from 3 employers in the Lafayette, LA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Lafayette? Entry-level roles lead with 2 openings. Experience level is known for 100% of this market's listings. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Lafayette? highmarkhealth, Highmark Health, and Cogent Infotech have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 3 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 Lafayette. [Baton Rouge, LA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/baton-rouge-la)[New Orleans, LA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/new-orleans-la)[Jackson, MS](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/jackson-ms) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Lafayette market. [All roles in Lafayette](/jobs/locations/lafayette-la) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. More markets appear here after they clear Metaintro's data gate. ![](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:800/q:30/plain/images/bridges/bridge-expand.1df895c6bd76d96f.png) Built for career movement ## Turn the Lafayette software engineer market into your next move. Use live demand, employer, level, and compensation signals to focus your software engineer search where the market is active now. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[Get started free](/signup) Match Compare live roles against your current evidence. Position Turn proof projects into role-specific applications. Improve Use market feedback to keep the skill plan current. [Return to navigation](#main-navigation)