--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Lancaster, CA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/lancaster-ca" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Lancaster, CA # Software Engineer Jobs in Lancaster, CA 25 software engineer openings are live in the Lancaster, CA area from 4 employers, led by Lockheed Martin, NGC, and LYNX. That is up 400% from 5 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $110,300–$142,200 a year (median $123,600), from the 100% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 32% of openings. 8% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 6, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Lancaster%2C+CA)[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** : 25 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Lancaster market. **Companies hiring** : 4 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **30-day momentum** : Up 400% : 5 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window. **Median compensation** : $123,600 : 100% 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-level5 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/lancaster-ca/mid-level)8 jobs Senior6 jobs Lead+3 jobs Lancaster is mid-level-heavy for software engineer roles: 36% 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 25 Prior window 5 Salary coverage 100% Median experience 5.0 years Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $110,300 P50 $123,600 P75 $142,200 P90 $166,400 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate. 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 Lancaster - 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+Lancaster%2C+CA)[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 Lancaster, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 25 live roles tracked in this market. - 4 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 6, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Lancaster%2C+CA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Lancaster Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 25 software engineer openings across 4 employers establish the current Lancaster opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 8 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Lockheed Martin is one of the most active visible employers, with 11 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 Lancaster market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 4 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Lockheed MartinStartups & growing teams11Open roles ![NGC logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dngc.com%26sz%3D128) NGCStartups & growing teams7Open roles ![LYNX logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dlynx.com%26sz%3D128) LYNXEstablished employers6Open roles [![DrinkPAK II, LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2F874282_b55568be87bb4ea59131c883c835d6d5%257Emv2.png%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_180%252Ch_180%252Clg_1%252Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2F874282_b55568be87bb4ea59131c883c835d6d5%257Emv2.png&sig=cpso9D95foaIE4nGXmC17vvP4_1LYiXMT_YtWSjnurU) DrinkPAK II, LLCTop of market1Open roles](/company/drinkpak-ii-llc) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 25 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Lead, Software DeveloperMid-levelDrinkPAK II, LLCSanta Clarita, California$130,000Posted Sep 28, 2026](/job/lead-software-developer-at-drinkpak-ii-llc-0b71c8ca-8ddb-5ebd-b5aa-c95031132b4f)[Software Engineer SrMid-levelLockheed MartinPalmdale, California$110,300Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/software-engineer-sr-at-lockheed-martin-7018bf75-d4fb-56a6-8b6b-81d8ea06384c)[Software Engineer - E2Entry-levelLockheed MartinPalmdale, California$91,200Posted Sep 24, 2026](/job/software-engineer-e2-at-lockheed-martin-00a887ba-b4ac-59ce-a0db-b378bbf11eab)[Software Engineer - E2Live roleLockheed MartinPalmdale, California$91,200Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/software-engineer-e2-at-lockheed-martin-0cb3260f-9556-56c7-a45c-2bcf1828b2ff)[Software Engineer Sr - E3Entry-levelLockheed MartinPalmdale, California$110,300Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/software-engineer-sr-e3-at-lockheed-martin-9bbd6d53-444b-5b5f-bbd6-7dcf6278fab6)[Principal Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)SeniorLYNXPalmdale, California$166,400Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-autonomous-systems-at-lynx-186e0b19-3174-5b5c-a7d2-435bed59aebd)[Senior Software Engineer (Autonomy)Mid-levelLYNXPalmdale, California$123,600Posted Sep 23, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-autonomy-at-lynx-7b3fdb4c-08c2-553e-9650-463fbc43b433)[Software Engineer - Simulation (Palmdale)Entry-levelNGCPalmdale, California$91,800Posted Sep 22, 2026](/job/software-engineer-simulation-palmdale-at-ngc-132b4f2d-4314-59fc-9a3a-3fdc308964a9) [Explore all 25 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Lancaster%2C+CA) ## Software Engineer jobs in Lancaster: 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 Lancaster? Metaintro tracks 25 live software engineer openings from 4 employers in the Lancaster, CA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Is demand for software engineer jobs changing in Lancaster? Openings rose 400%, from 5 in the prior 30 days to 25 in the latest 30. 3. 03### What do software engineer jobs in Lancaster pay? The median posted salary is $123,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $110,300 to $142,200. Based on the 100% of current listings that disclose pay. 4. 04### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Lancaster? Mid-level roles lead with 8 openings. Experience level is known for 88% of this market's listings. 5. 05### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Lancaster? Lockheed Martin, NGC, LYNX, and DrinkPAK II, LLC have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 4 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 Lancaster. [Los Angeles, CA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/los-angeles-ca)[Victorville, CA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/victorville-ca)[Anaheim, CA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/anaheim-ca)[Long Beach, CA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/long-beach-ca)[Riverside, CA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/riverside-ca)[Santa Ana, CA](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/santa-ana-ca) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Lancaster market. [All roles in Lancaster](/jobs/locations/lancaster-ca) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. 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