--- title: "Entry-level Software Engineer Jobs, Minneapolis, MN" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/minneapolis-mn/entry-level" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Minneapolis, MN # Entry-level Software Engineer Jobs in Minneapolis, MN 63 entry-level software engineer openings are live in the Minneapolis, MN area from 39 employers, led by HPE, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Swoop. The middle half of posted salaries runs $74,910–$99,890 a year (median $87,800), from the 94% of listings that disclose pay. 6% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 10, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN)[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** : 63 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Minneapolis market. **Companies hiring** : 39 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $87,800 : 94% 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/minneapolis-mn/entry-level)63 jobs Minneapolis's software engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 63 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 63 Hiring employers 39 Salary coverage 94% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 33 22 companies · $75,700 median Established employers 20 11 companies · $99,627 median Top of market 8 4 companies · $122,500 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $74,910 P50 $87,800 P75 $99,890 P90 $121,500 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 entry-level software engineer listings in Minneapolis - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN)[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 Minneapolis, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 63 live roles tracked in this market. - 39 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 10, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Minneapolis Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 63 software engineer openings across 39 employers establish the current Minneapolis opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 63 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers HPE is one of the most active visible employers, with 8 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 Minneapolis market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 39 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![HPE logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.phenompeople.com%2FCareerConnectResources%2FHPE1US%2Fimages%2FSocial_FBLI-1762209479230.jpg) HPEStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/hpe)[![General Dynamics Mission Systems logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fgdmissionsystems.com.ico&sig=qw2WD65lXjSWr-fUxynojFrcP2j3zPjDhNS_OIs0_7U) General Dynamics Mission SystemsEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/general-dynamics-mission-systems)[![Swoop logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fswoop.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2Fcropped-site-icon-180x180.webp&sig=caBJU_xpkm5ZEcsdDZUkG6PttYzDMbUmrQehM71EpWc) SwoopTop of market4Open roles](/company/swoop)[![U.S. Bank logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usbank.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=CqINpqyk1t6dBa1hv22zOv2bEMxpFC61yRhlNxXb8rw) U.S. BankEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/u-s-bank)[![Boston Scientific logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bostonscientific.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fewp%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-corporate%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Fandroid-chrome-256x256.png&sig=1bB0grDTUT2VjTpn3g204vbD2xtOFpQReJLmggcdjBQ) Boston ScientificStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/boston-scientific)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Established employers2Open roles](/company/deloitte6)[![Genuine Parts Company logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.genpt.com%2Fimages%2FGPC-Favicon.png&sig=FbwV21FVaZhK9lonY5_h-w5zZchpbjImW17R4OsTXvI) Genuine Parts CompanyStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/genuine-parts-company)[![Leidos logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.leidos.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Flp%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=oc2bIpX-p4d_KE6joQmsIm3uAAgcqHo3wdVaTrywiPg) LeidosEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/leidos) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 63 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Software Engineer IIEntry-levelMimecastMinneapolis, Minnesota$124,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/software-engineer-ii-at-mimecast-10ea0bac-2415-5231-9dfd-67fc70ce55f3)[Associate Software EngineerEntry-level1003 Abbott LaboratoriesPlymouth, Minnesota$50,700Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/associate-software-engineer-at-1003-abbott-laboratories-f2063762-124e-59db-9486-266b987c62b9)[Embedded Software Engineer – Entry LevelEntry-levelGeneral Dynamics Mission SystemsBloomington, Minnesota$88,500Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/embedded-software-engineer-entry-level-at-general-dynamics-mission-2706cea4-14cb-5bcd-acd8-51c1db610622)[Associate Software EngineerEntry-levelAbbottPlymouth, Minnesota$50,700Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/associate-software-engineer-at-abbott-ed4c27db-4ee0-5a3c-a57a-06b77b8e4402)[Equipment Engineering Software Engineer InternEntry-levelBoston ScientificMaple Grove, Minnesota$43,368Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/equipment-engineering-software-engineer-intern-at-boston-scientific-250537f0-03b0-5a27-8995-2c7090163b49)[Associate Software EngineerEntry-levelhighmarkhealthBurnsville, Minnesota$68,400Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/associate-software-engineer-at-highmarkhealth-b12a8bf9-7fdd-59d8-a8f4-a3fee82297ea)[Software Engineer 2 - (Front-End)Entry-levelU.S. BankMinneapolis, Minnesota$105,400Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/software-engineer-2-front-end-at-u-s-bank-0bb4ea8c-6696-514f-b909-07f163d2d8c5)[Embedded Software Engineer – Entry LevelEntry-levelGeneral Dynamics Mission SystemsBloomington, Minnesota$77,843Posted Oct 6, 2026](/job/embedded-software-engineer-entry-level-at-general-dynamics-mission-9ab85146-f998-5d77-8173-af12d69bd57b) [Explore all 63 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Minneapolis%2C+MN) ## Entry-level Software Engineer jobs in Minneapolis: 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 entry-level software engineer jobs are open in Minneapolis? Metaintro tracks 63 live entry-level software engineer openings from 39 employers in the Minneapolis, MN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level software engineer jobs in Minneapolis pay? The median posted salary is $87,800 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $74,910 to $99,890. Based on the 94% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level software engineer jobs in Minneapolis? HPE, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Swoop, and U.S. Bank have the most open entry-level software engineer roles here right now, out of 39 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 Minneapolis. 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