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

Software Engineer hiring — May 2026

As of May 31, 2026

In May 2026, 9 Software Engineer positions were posted, with 9 still open at month-end. Postings -71.9% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $124k. That's -13.0% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $119k–$124k.

p25

$119k

p50

$124k

p75

$124k

p90

$124k

9 postings across the month · 9 open at month-end. · -71.9% MoM

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in May 2026

Ranked by Software Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • Anduril7 postings
  • Riot Games4 postings
  • 2K3 postings
  • Rockstar Games3 postings
  • Scale3 postings

Frequently asked questions

How did Software Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
Postings fell 71.9% versus the prior month (9 vs. 32).
What did a Software Engineer earn in May 2026?
The p50 (median) for Software Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $124k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
Which company hired the most Software Engineer engineers in May 2026?
Anduril led with 7 Software Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
Is this May 2026 Software Engineer snapshot still valid?
Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Software Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.
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