--- title: "Entry-level Software Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/plano-tx" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Plano, TX # Entry-level Software Engineer Jobs in Plano, TX 140 entry-level software engineer openings are live in the Plano, TX area from 58 employers, led by JPMC, Lockheed Martin, and Genesis10. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,142–$106,903 a year (median $86,230), from the 49% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 12, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Plano%2C+TX)[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** : 140 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Plano market. **Companies hiring** : 58 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $86,230 : 49% 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/plano-tx/entry-level)140 jobs Plano's software engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 140 tracked roles at that rung. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 140 Hiring employers 58 Salary coverage 49% Median experience 3.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 52 27 companies · $76,400 median Established employers 25 13 companies · $110,000 median Top of market 10 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $62,142 P50 $86,230 P75 $106,903 P90 $117,262 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 Plano - 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+Plano%2C+TX)[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 Plano, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 140 live roles tracked in this market. - 58 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 12, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Entry-level+Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Plano%2C+TX)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Plano Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 140 software engineer openings across 58 employers establish the current Plano opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 140 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers JPMC is one of the most active visible employers, with 36 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 Plano market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 58 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 profile36Open roles [![Lockheed Martin logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flockheedmartin.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=wif87bvA7LLhkceGdnGeqRRChtG28vP-W9xGUHVmW0M) Lockheed MartinStartups & growing teams12Open roles](/company/lockheed-martin)[![Genesis10 logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.genesis10.com%2Fhubfs%2FGenesis10%2520favicon.png&sig=pj2bie0XQBIitvTcTIwkyPoFY0e1lOwSKYsRbeYmpt8) Genesis10Established employers8Open roles](/company/genesis10)![Citi logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dciti.com%26sz%3D128) CitiStartups & growing teams7Open roles [![L3Harris Technologies logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fl3harris.com%2Fthemes%2Fcustom%2Fl3harris%2Ffavicon.ico) L3Harris TechnologiesTop of market5Open roles](/company/l3harris-technologies) 00002 Citibank, N.A.Startups & growing teams4Open roles Caris MPI, Inc.Employer profile4Open roles [![U.S. Bank logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usbank.com%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=CqINpqyk1t6dBa1hv22zOv2bEMxpFC61yRhlNxXb8rw) U.S. BankEstablished employers4Open roles](/company/u-s-bank) Live opportunity sample · 8 of 140 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. 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Metaintro tracks 140 live entry-level software engineer openings from 58 employers in the Plano, TX area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do entry-level software engineer jobs in Plano pay? The median posted salary is $86,230 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $62,142 to $106,903. Based on the 49% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for entry-level software engineer jobs in Plano? JPMC, Lockheed Martin, Genesis10, and Citi have the most open entry-level software engineer roles here right now, out of 58 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 Plano. 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