--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/phoenix-az" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Phoenix, AZ # Software Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ 339 software engineer openings are live in the Phoenix, AZ area from 138 employers, led by PayPal, Aerospace, and Real Time Consulting. The middle half of posted salaries runs $100,219–$143,500 a year (median $122,000), from the 55% of listings that disclose pay. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 33% of openings. 20% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Oct 9, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Phoenix%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** : 339 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Phoenix market. **Companies hiring** : 138 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $122,000 : 55% 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/phoenix-az/entry-level)74 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/phoenix-az/mid-level)111 jobs [Senior](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/phoenix-az/senior)94 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/software-engineer/locations/phoenix-az/lead)34 jobs Phoenix is mid-level-heavy for software engineer roles: 35% 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 339 Hiring employers 138 Salary coverage 55% Median experience 5.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 196 65 companies · $117,250 median Established employers 90 32 companies · $147,183 median Top of market 15 11 companies · $198,100 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $100,219 P50 $122,000 P75 $143,500 P90 $176,500 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 software engineer listings in Phoenix - 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+Phoenix%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 Phoenix, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 339 live roles tracked in this market. - 138 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 9, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Phoenix%2C+AZ)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Phoenix Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 339 software engineer openings across 138 employers establish the current Phoenix opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 111 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers PayPal is one of the most active visible employers, with 35 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 Phoenix market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 138 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![PayPal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypalobjects.com%2Fmarketing%2Fweb%2Ficons%2Fmonogram%2Fpp258.png&sig=EMpPAawptElGS9mWtVblyD6h08qeR9VeI6PJ4nQl_OQ) PayPalStartups & growing teams35Open roles](/company/paypal)[![Aerospace logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.honeywellaerospace.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Faerobt%2Fen%2Fimages%2Flogos%2Fhon-aero-honeywell-aerospace-logo-grid-dawn-2880x1440.jpg) AerospaceEstablished employers26Open roles](/company/aerospace)[![Real Time Consulting logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.propertymanagementconsulting.com%2Fhubfs%2FMask%2520Group%252016%402x.png&sig=FSagmcDxKSvMtxbYW0L9VwNgs6WI6NHJcwjV1-Ajxgg) Real Time ConsultingStartups & growing teams18Open roles](/company/real-time-consulting-e2a86952)[![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 SystemsStartups & growing teams16Open roles](/company/general-dynamics-mission-systems)[![American Express logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericanexpress.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=XKSqf93spPH4-uah_qLLpVxYIb8oL1ltLOCJDul8P5g) American ExpressEstablished employers10Open roles](/company/american-express-credit-cards-rewards-and-banking)[![Deloitte6 logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeloitte.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fassets-shared%2Ficons%2Fus%2Ffavicon.ico) Deloitte6Startups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/deloitte6) 0001 Applied Materials, IncStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![Boeing logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fboeing.com%2Ffavicon.ico%3Fv%3D1) BoeingStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/boeing) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 339 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Agentic AIMid-levelB10 Wells Fargo Bank, N. A.Chandler, ArizonaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/lead-specialty-software-engineer-agentic-ai-at-b10-wells-fargo-bank-n-b396808a-e0d5-5999-9de2-2ed77439f6ed)[Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Agentic AIMid-levelB10 Wells Fargo Bank, N. A.Chandler, ArizonaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/lead-specialty-software-engineer-agentic-ai-at-b10-wells-fargo-bank-n-058c0311-d693-5896-b142-83635c31bedf)[Principal Software EngineerLead+Iridium Satellite, LLCChandler, Arizona$150,000](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-iridium-satellite-llc-f8070110-cecf-522d-86ff-38ae6edca02b)[Senior Software EngineerSeniorIridium Satellite, LLCTempe, Arizona$120,000](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-iridium-satellite-llc-1fe862f5-6202-5b20-b398-0a5fa2c21713)[Senior Embedded Software Engineer (cleared)SeniorGeneral Dynamics Mission SystemsScottsdale, Arizona$142,696Posted Oct 8, 2026](/job/senior-embedded-software-engineer-cleared-at-general-dynamics-mission-f6ca5169-c0c8-5ecb-937f-7b2819fda784)[Embedded Software Engineer II - Flight Mgmt Systems (FMS)Live roleAerospacePhoenix, ArizonaPosted Oct 8, 2026](/job/embedded-software-engineer-ii-flight-mgmt-systems-fms-at-aerospace-ce57f6c3-f21c-56e4-a4e1-de96aa0a032f)[Full Stack Software Engineer | Las Vegas, NV| RemoteEntry-levelIMEGPhoenix, Arizona$115,000Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/full-stack-software-engineer-las-vegas-nv-remote-at-imeg-a124846a-e8b3-510d-a96b-a838e3d56473)[Principal Software EngineerLead+Highmark HealthMesa, Arizona$129,100Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/principal-software-engineer-at-highmark-health-a3bba448-9b94-52fd-8925-411c4cd9c980) [Explore all 339 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Phoenix%2C+AZ) ## Software Engineer jobs in Phoenix: 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 Phoenix? Metaintro tracks 339 live software engineer openings from 138 employers in the Phoenix, AZ area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do software engineer jobs in Phoenix pay? The median posted salary is $122,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $100,219 to $143,500. Based on the 55% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Phoenix? Mid-level roles lead with 111 openings. Experience level is known for 92% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Phoenix? PayPal, Aerospace, Real Time Consulting, and General Dynamics Mission Systems have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 138 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 Phoenix. 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