--- title: "Software Engineer Jobs in Rockford, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/software-engineer/locations/rockford-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Software Engineer market brief · Rockford, IL # Software Engineer Jobs in Rockford, IL 6 software engineer openings are live in the Rockford, IL area from 5 employers, led by RTX, Collins Aerospace, and Comply365. That is up 200% from 2 in the prior 30 days. Mid-level roles are the largest group, at 67% of openings. Data updated Oct 7, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[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** : 6 : Live software engineer openings currently tracked in the Rockford market. **Companies hiring** : 5 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **30-day momentum** : Up 200% : 2 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window. **Median compensation** : Coverage below gate : Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold. ## 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-level2 jobs Mid-level4 jobs Rockford is mid-level-heavy for software engineer roles: 67% 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 6 Prior window 2 Salary coverage 67% Median experience 5.0 years 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 Rockford - 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+Rockford%2C+IL)[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 Rockford, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 6 live roles tracked in this market. - 5 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 7, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/software-engineer) ## A practical market plan for Software Engineer in Rockford Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 6 software engineer openings across 5 employers establish the current Rockford opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Mid-level leads the derived level mix with 4 tracked openings. 3. 03Prioritize employers RTX is one of the most active visible employers, with 2 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 6 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 Rockford market view into active employers and representative software engineer openings Employer activity · 5 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![RTX logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Frtx.com%2F-%2Fmedia%2Fthemes%2Fraytheon-technologies%2Frtx-shared%2Frtx-theme%2Fimages%2Frtx-balck-favicon.png%3Frev%3D3da99ab1a2a54dca92c98a2ede690339%26rid%3De3e3f4840c2742cc9f36e2d33430c8cd&sig=BZWXjKY707w7hD4k-7ExLQbgg1OxiUdC9eFHeuTadE0) RTXEstablished employers2Open roles](/company/rtx)[![Collins Aerospace logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Ficons.duckduckgo.com%2Fip3%2Fwww.collinsaerospace.com.ico&sig=SM_7CXEfNUerc_JRzR34CeSrlqxwHDk_Y5c1-caTUSA) Collins AerospaceStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/collins-aerospace)[![Comply365 logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcomply365.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2FComply365%2Ffavicon.png%3Fv%3D3&sig=bSeDWP0Dkj8FQUqVPk3WmNK30DiI0ukKbycZETLPEOA) Comply365Top of market1Open roles](/company/comply365) Not explicitly named in the postingStartups & growing teams1Open roles pciservicesEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 6 of 6 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Digital Platform Programmer AnalystEntry-levelpciservicesRockford, IllinoisPosted Sep 28, 2026](/job/digital-platform-programmer-analyst-at-pciservices-72cbc46c-5eb6-5177-bec8-87aa80afd0cd)[Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)Mid-levelCollins AerospaceRockford, Illinois$86,800Posted Sep 17, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-hybrid-at-collins-aerospace-e962e194-5694-5713-b0ca-bf8535290f99)[Senior Software EngineerMid-levelRTXRockford, Illinois$86,800Posted Aug 12, 2026](/job/senior-software-engineer-at-rtx-f1839b7b-d07d-568b-8639-dcc2f3539f11)[Application Engineer - Aeration and MixingEntry-levelNot explicitly named in the postingLoves Park, Illinois$67,746Posted Aug 10, 2026](/job/application-engineer-aeration-and-mixing-at-not-explicitly-named-in-6a28a73e-f0f6-52b4-b1bc-54964a6bf7f3)[Software Engineer – Test Equipment (Onsite)Mid-levelRTXRockford, Illinois$86,800Posted Jun 18, 2026](/job/software-engineer-test-equipment-onsite-at-rtx-052bbcdd-33c5-5e2e-b5db-257c4d9867bd)[Senior Mobile Software Engineer – iOSMid-levelComply365Beloit, WisconsinPosted Dec 11, 2025](/job/senior-mobile-software-engineer-ios-at-comply365-c6b7bbab-f003-5224-9dc8-1a1b7d70bb42) [Explore all 6 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Software+Engineer+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL) ## Software Engineer jobs in Rockford: 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 Rockford? Metaintro tracks 6 live software engineer openings from 5 employers in the Rockford, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Is demand for software engineer jobs changing in Rockford? Openings rose 200%, from 2 in the prior 30 days to 6 in the latest 30. 3. 03### Which experience level has the most software engineer openings in Rockford? Mid-level roles lead with 4 openings. Experience level is known for 100% of this market's listings. 4. 04### Which companies are hiring for software engineer jobs in Rockford? RTX, Collins Aerospace, Comply365, and Not explicitly named in the posting have the most open software engineer roles here right now, out of 5 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 Rockford. 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