--- title: "Lead+ Software Engineer Jobs in Mesa, AZ | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/mesa-az/lead" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Mesa, AZ # Lead+ Software Engineer Jobs in Mesa, AZ 23 lead+ software engineer openings are live in the Mesa, AZ area from 18 employers, led by Verra Mobility, Boeing, and FUJIFILM. The middle half of posted salaries runs $143,000–$191,825 a year (median $150,400), from the 70% of listings that disclose pay. 35% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Mesa%2C+AZ)[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** : 23 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Mesa market. **Companies hiring** : 18 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $150,400 : 70% 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 [Lead+](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/mesa-az/lead)23 jobs Mesa's software engineer market is led by lead+ openings, with 23 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 23 Hiring employers 18 Salary coverage 70% Median experience 10.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 11 9 companies · $143,000 median Established employers 7 5 companies · $173,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $143,000 P50 $150,400 P75 $191,825 P90 $208,155 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 lead+ software engineer listings in Mesa - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Mesa%2C+AZ)[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 Mesa, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 23 live roles tracked in this market. - 18 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Mesa%2C+AZ)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Mesa Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 23 software engineer openings across 18 employers establish the current Mesa opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Lead+ leads the derived level mix with 23 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers Verra Mobility is one of the most active visible employers, with 3 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 Mesa market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 18 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Verra Mobility logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.verramobility.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F07%2Fcropped-verra-icon-01.png%3Fw%3D180&sig=CjNb9q4togzaXKwR6LilG2GuGur_LQKcRo0vGUj5zFI) Verra MobilityEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/verra-mobility)[![Boeing logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fboeing.com%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fv%3D1) BoeingStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/boeing)![FUJIFILM logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dfujifilm.com%26sz%3D128) FUJIFILMEmployer profile2Open roles [![Interrahealth logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Finterrahealth.com.ico&sig=jF9Y91TWNXjPJnMskhvzDBCCne0xU5Q2RhRj4D1urIU) InterrahealthStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/interrahealth)[![ARM logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arm.com%2Fshared%2Fcommon%2Fimg%2Ffavicon%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=Yzv7cz00xNtJ1hUH6U3IdPlE9mnPGY-e2ZPwVtz6m14) ARMTop of market1Open roles](/company/arm)![Axon logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Daxon.com%26sz%3D128) AxonEmployer profile1Open roles Boeing Aerospace OperationsEstablished employers1Open roles [![Early Warning Services, LLC logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.earlywarning.com%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=myf6GeO-7Nbhjo7-xgN2rEuy2-LcWPs3nkHpF2YSLME) Early Warning Services, LLCEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/early-warning-services-llc) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 23 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Principal Software EngineerLead+Iridium Satellite, LLCChandler, Arizona$150,000](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-iridium-satellite-llc-f8070110-cecf-522d-86ff-38ae6edca02b)[Principal Software EngineerLead+Highmark HealthMesa, Arizona$129,100Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-highmark-health-a3bba448-9b94-52fd-8925-411c4cd9c980)[Principal Software EngineerLead+highmarkhealthMesa, Arizona$129,100Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-highmarkhealth-dc8b0a22-50cc-5b97-a76a-2ce0b9336dac)[Lead Java Software Engineer - DeveloperLead+BoeingMesa, Arizona$211,650Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/lead-java-software-engineer-developer-at-boeing-53c39c90-adda-57a5-80e3-21c80d740423)[Lead Java Software Engineer - DeveloperLead+Boeing Aerospace OperationsMesa, Arizona$211,650Posted Oct 1, 2026](/job/lead-java-software-engineer-developer-at-boeing-aerospace-operations-a088060d-c213-53bf-a061-b1292403313f)[Principal Software Engineer - AWSLead+Early Warning Services, LLCScottsdale, Arizona$173,000Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-aws-at-early-warning-services-llc-d379f91e-da21-5515-af22-9aa505d998ba)[Cloud Production Platform EngineerLead+MetaMesa, Arizona$173,000Posted Sep 30, 2026](/job/cloud-production-platform-engineer-at-meta-be8c39a0-e9ab-56d5-9b0a-3f1006c9b881)[Associate Application EngineerLead+FUJIFILMMesa, ArizonaPosted Sep 28, 2026](/job/associate-application-engineer-at-fujifilm-326feb6f-1816-5315-b62c-029f76c8db0b) [Explore all 23 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Lead%2B+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Mesa%2C+AZ) ## Lead+ Software Engineer jobs in Mesa: 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 lead+ software engineer jobs are open in Mesa? Metaintro tracks 23 live lead+ software engineer openings from 18 employers in the Mesa, AZ area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do lead+ software engineer jobs in Mesa pay? The median posted salary is $150,400 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $143,000 to $191,825. Based on the 70% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for lead+ software engineer jobs in Mesa? Verra Mobility, Boeing, FUJIFILM, and Interrahealth have the most open lead+ software engineer roles here right now, out of 18 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 Mesa. 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