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Snapshot — data as of March 2026. See the live page for current data.

Software Engineer hiring — March 2026

As of Mar 31, 2026

In March 2026, 11 Software Engineer positions were posted, with 11 still open at month-end. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $129k. Band width (p25–p90) spans $123k–$138k.

p25

$123k

p50

$129k

p75

$135k

p90

$138k

11 postings across the month · 11 open at month-end.

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in March 2026

Ranked by Software Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Apple34 postings
  • Axon Enterprise29 postings
  • Datadog12 postings
  • 2k (undefined)10 postings
  • Instacart8 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Software Engineer hiring change in March 2026?
11 Software Engineer positions posted in March 2026. No prior-month comparable was available for this snapshot.
What did a Software Engineer earn in March 2026?
The p50 (median) for Software Engineer positions posted in March 2026 was $129k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Software Engineer engineers in March 2026?
Apple led with 34 Software Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this March 2026 Software Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Software Engineer postings during March 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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