Market report · Snapshot 2026-07-05
Software Engineering Leadership Jobs and Market Data
Live jobs, salary, hiring, remote-work, and global market data from current Software Engineering Leadership postings.
- Active jobs
- 9,232
- New in 14 days
- 3,055
- Remote jobs
- 1,746
- 19% of active jobs
- Top market
- Remote - United States
- 1,398 jobs
Latest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Dev Engineer II, OMHS SCS - Job ID: 10430503 | Amazon.jobs | Amazon | Arlington, VA, United States | July 4 |
| Senior Formal Verification Engineer | Openchip And Software Technologies SL | Barcelona, 56, Spain | July 4 |
| Senior Software Engineer (Payments and Banking) | Embat | Madrid, 29, Spain | July 4 |
| AI Software Engineer - The Factory | Avvoka | Prague, 52, Czechia | July 4 |
| Senior Ruby Developer | Avvoka | Prague, 52, Czechia | July 4 |
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Global job market data for Software Engineering Leadership
- corvi.careers has found 9,232 software engineering leadership job listings, including 3,055 posted in the 14 days ending July 4.
- By experience level, senior software engineering leadership jobs accounted for 5,877 listings, followed by mid-level roles at 3,081 and entry-level positions at 223.
- The top locations for software engineering leadership jobs were Remote U.S. (1,398), New York City (1,104), Bengaluru (1,043), San Jose (1,014), and San Francisco (916).
- Reported pay for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in the US ranges around $139,100-$258,750 annually (P25-P75 across 2,777 postings that disclosed pay).
- Hourly Software Engineering Leadership roles in the US pay a median rate of $70/hr based on 45 postings.
US Software Engineering Leadership salary data
Salary figures are based on US postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Salary samples | P25 annual low | P50 range | P75 annual high | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,777 | $139,100 | $166,134-$215,000 | $258,750 | USD |
Reported pay for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in the US ranges around $139,100-$258,750 annually (P25-P75 across 2,777 postings that disclosed pay).
Hourly Software Engineering Leadership roles in the US pay a median rate of $70/hr based on 45 postings.
US Software Engineering Leadership salary by city
| Location | Pay band | P25-P75 annual range | P50 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote - United States |
|
$140,971-$250,000 | $171,500-$209,983 | 677 |
| New York City, NY, United States |
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$150,000-$264,750 | $176,000-$225,000 | 579 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States |
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$160,000-$281,750 | $190,000-$240,000 | 419 |
| San Jose, CA, United States |
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$160,000-$286,475 | $188,600-$245,000 | 243 |
| Boston, MA, United States |
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$120,000-$230,000 | $146,806-$197,800 | 185 |
| Seattle, WA, United States |
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$142,750-$264,742 | $172,100-$225,000 | 182 |
| Chicago, IL, United States |
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$112,200-$230,000 | $141,219-$196,000 | 147 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
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$119,775-$230,000 | $150,213-$191,500 | 118 |
Pay bands share one dollar scale across all listed markets: the band spans P25 to P75, and the tick marks the midpoint of the P50 range.
Methodology: Corvi Careers analyzes current job postings in this category and normalizes titles, locations, salary ranges, seniority, and work arrangement where available. Salary figures currently use US postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when possible. Counts and salary samples may change as new postings are added or removed.
Last updated: 2026-07-05. Active job sample: 9,232. Salary sample: 2,777 disclosed-compensation postings. Some postings do not disclose salary, seniority, or work arrangement.
Related category salary ranges
| Category | US P50 salary range |
|---|---|
| Software Engineering Leadership (this page) | $166,134-$215,000 |
| Technology Leadership | — |
Top Software Engineering Leadership markets
Remote United States has the most listings for Software Engineering Leadership with 1,398 jobs, followed by New York City (1,104), Bengaluru (1,043), and San Jose (1,014).
| Location | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Remote - United States | 1,398 |
| New York City, NY, United States | 1,104 |
| Bengaluru, 19, India | 1,043 |
| San Jose, CA, United States | 1,014 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 916 |
| Seattle, WA, United States | 605 |
| London, ENG, United Kingdom | 492 |
| Toronto, 08, Canada | 414 |
Related category hiring volume
| Category | Active jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering Leadership (this page) | 9,232 | 19% |
| Technology Leadership | 853 | 1.1% |
Software Engineering Leadership jobs by seniority
| Seniority | Jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| senior | 5,877 | 64% |
| mid-level | 3,081 | 33% |
| entry-level | 223 | 2.4% |
| intern | 51 | 0.6% |
Common Software Engineering Leadership job titles
Senior Software Engineer appears most often with 497 active listings in Software Engineering Leadership, followed by Engineering Manager (192), Software Engineer (161), and Staff Software Engineer (148).
| Title alias or nearby title | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 497 |
| Engineering Manager | 192 |
| Software Engineer | 161 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 148 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 139 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 119 |
| Principal Engineer | 70 |
| Senior Product Manager | 70 |
Companies with current Software Engineering Leadership listings
FAQ
- How many Software Engineering Leadership jobs are open right now?
- As of the latest snapshot, Corvi Careers lists 9,232 active Software Engineering Leadership jobs, including 3,055 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Software Engineering Leadership jobs pay in the US?
- Reported pay for Software Engineering Leadership jobs in the US ranges around $139,100-$258,750 annually (P25-P75 across 2,777 postings that disclosed pay). Hourly Software Engineering Leadership roles in the US pay a median rate of $70/hr based on 45 postings.
- How many Software Engineering Leadership jobs are remote?
- 1,746 of 9,232 active Software Engineering Leadership postings are remote (19%).
- Which cities have the most Software Engineering Leadership jobs?
- Remote United States has the most listings for Software Engineering Leadership with 1,398 jobs, followed by New York City (1,104), Bengaluru (1,043), and San Jose (1,014).
- What job titles are common for Software Engineering Leadership roles?
- Senior Software Engineer appears most often with 497 active listings in Software Engineering Leadership, followed by Engineering Manager (192), Software Engineer (161), and Staff Software Engineer (148).
- Which companies have open Software Engineering Leadership roles?
- Amazon leads hiring for Software Engineering Leadership with 94 open roles, followed by Google (90), Microsoft (52), and Snowflake (47).
Answers are generated from the current posting snapshot and update as listings change.
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Browse Software Engineering Leadership job openings by city, country, and remote market.
United States
28 locations · 7985 jobs
United States
28 locations · 7985 jobs
India
7 locations · 2355 jobs
India
7 locations · 2355 jobs
Canada
5 locations · 853 jobs
Canada
5 locations · 853 jobs
United Kingdom
4 locations · 698 jobs
United Kingdom
4 locations · 698 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 215 jobs
Poland
3 locations · 215 jobs
Germany
3 locations · 184 jobs
Germany
3 locations · 184 jobs
Ireland
1 locations · 160 jobs
Ireland
1 locations · 160 jobs
Spain
3 locations · 156 jobs
Spain
3 locations · 156 jobs
Australia
2 locations · 144 jobs
Australia
2 locations · 144 jobs
Brazil
2 locations · 128 jobs
Brazil
2 locations · 128 jobs
Israel
1 locations · 119 jobs
Israel
1 locations · 119 jobs
Mexico
2 locations · 112 jobs
Mexico
2 locations · 112 jobs
Singapore
1 locations · 110 jobs
Singapore
1 locations · 110 jobs
Argentina
2 locations · 85 jobs
Argentina
2 locations · 85 jobs
France
1 locations · 77 jobs
France
1 locations · 77 jobs
Portugal
2 locations · 66 jobs
Portugal
2 locations · 66 jobs
Netherlands
1 locations · 60 jobs
Netherlands
1 locations · 60 jobs
Romania
1 locations · 51 jobs
Romania
1 locations · 51 jobs
Hungary
1 locations · 46 jobs
Hungary
1 locations · 46 jobs
Malaysia
1 locations · 44 jobs
Malaysia
1 locations · 44 jobs
Taiwan
1 locations · 44 jobs
Taiwan
1 locations · 44 jobs
Japan
1 locations · 39 jobs
Japan
1 locations · 39 jobs
Sweden
1 locations · 39 jobs
Sweden
1 locations · 39 jobs
Czechia
1 locations · 38 jobs
Czechia
1 locations · 38 jobs
China
1 locations · 32 jobs
China
1 locations · 32 jobs
Vietnam
1 locations · 32 jobs
Vietnam
1 locations · 32 jobs
Bulgaria
1 locations · 30 jobs
Bulgaria
1 locations · 30 jobs
Switzerland
1 locations · 30 jobs
Switzerland
1 locations · 30 jobs
Hong Kong
1 locations · 25 jobs
Hong Kong
1 locations · 25 jobs
South Korea
1 locations · 24 jobs
South Korea
1 locations · 24 jobs
New Zealand
1 locations · 23 jobs
New Zealand
1 locations · 23 jobs
Thailand
1 locations · 23 jobs
Thailand
1 locations · 23 jobs
Philippines
1 locations · 21 jobs
Philippines
1 locations · 21 jobs