--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/philadelphia-pa" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Philadelphia, PA # Software Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA 281 software engineer openings are live in the Philadelphia, PA area from 88 employers, led by JPMC, Deloitte6, and L3Harris Technologies. The middle half of posted salaries runs $91,500–$140,000 a year (median $115,400), from the 40% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 45% of openings. Data updated Oct 11, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Philadelphia%2C+PA)[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** : 281 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Philadelphia market. **Companies hiring** : 88 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $115,400 : 40% 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/philadelphia-pa/entry-level)54 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/philadelphia-pa/mid-level)126 jobs [Senior](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/philadelphia-pa/senior)58 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/philadelphia-pa/lead)32 jobs Philadelphia is mid-level-heavy for software engineer roles: 47% 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 281 Hiring employers 88 Salary coverage 40% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 84 39 companies · $95,450 median Established employers 45 20 companies · $140,000 median Top of market 12 7 companies · $172,500 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $91,500 P50 $115,400 P75 $140,000 P90 $159,100 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 Philadelphia - 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+Philadelphia%2C+PA)[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 Philadelphia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 281 live roles tracked in this market. - 88 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 11, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Philadelphia%2C+PA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Philadelphia Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 281 software engineer openings across 88 employers establish the current Philadelphia opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 126 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 107 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 Philadelphia market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 88 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 profile107Open 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)[![L3Harris Technologies logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fl3harris.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fl3harris%2Ffavicon.ico) L3Harris TechnologiesEstablished employers9Open roles](/company/l3harris-technologies)[![Transamerica logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftransamerica.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=KuI7e-M5eCeu_2trShqhi5Dbsi_SPT8PTcjtsST_Fe4) TransamericaStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/transamerica)[![Bentley Systems logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbentley.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=5AG6n1V8OFhuGSul1pXoLGgUu__a4sqAAYlyI_yzpew) Bentley SystemsEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/bentley-dc6508ee)[![Elsevier logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elsevier.com%2Fimages%2Felsevier-icon-512.png&sig=STi57quB3B0QclmGHSbpSNKeavw2WycY2SbO3coqczc) ElsevierStartups & growing teams5Open roles](/company/elsevier) Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd CompanyStartups & growing teams5Open roles 001 Manufacturers and Traders Trust CoStartups & growing teams4Open roles Live opportunity sample · 8 of 281 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Senior Embedded Software EngineerSeniorComcastPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania$135,697Posted Oct 9, 2026](/job/senior-embedded-software-engineer-at-comcast-b1aba613-5313-5861-b5fd-ccba0e660780)[Sr Lead Software Engineer - Data EngineeringMid-levelJPMCWilmington, DelawarePosted Oct 9, 2026](/job/sr-lead-software-engineer-data-engineering-at-jpmc-c5a67b9e-481d-5e06-8728-e94000d0feb4)[Lead Software Engineer -.Net/AzureMid-level001 Manufacturers and Traders Trust CoWilmington, Delaware$128,100Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/lead-software-engineer-net-azure-at-001-manufacturers-and-traders-b50ccd02-f5bc-5fde-8cf2-92228208160e)[Software Developer IISeniorUltimusPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-developer-ii-at-ultimus-675cc229-7932-5a31-be74-efbddd710fad)[Software Developer IMid-levelUltimusPhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-developer-i-at-ultimus-4c67719e-f76a-5c22-9c51-c861191dd306)[Lead Device Software EngineerSeniorConnectDERPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania$155,000Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/lead-device-software-engineer-at-connectder-7f18ac78-171f-5c76-a179-2ffb15445d23)[Software Engineer III - Python/Databricks/AWSEntry-levelJPMCWilmington, DelawarePosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/software-engineer-iii-python-databricks-aws-at-jpmc-9a0e4ccf-9ca6-58e9-895b-28a357f0808e)[Senior Software EngineerEntry-levelParivedaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania$105,400Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-pariveda-07a83d36-c000-58fe-9def-2373bd45ac4a) [Explore all 281 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Philadelphia%2C+PA) ## Software Engineer jobs in Philadelphia: 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 Philadelphia? Metaintro tracks 281 live software engineer openings from 88 employers in the Philadelphia, PA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do software engineer jobs in Philadelphia pay? The median posted salary is $115,400 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $91,500 to $140,000. Based on the 40% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Philadelphia? Mid-level roles lead with 126 openings. Experience level is known for 96% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Philadelphia? JPMC, Deloitte6, L3Harris Technologies, and Transamerica have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 88 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 Philadelphia. 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