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

Software Engineer hiring — May 2026

As of

In May 2026, 7 Software Engineer positions were posted, with 7 still open at month-end. Postings -75.9% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $124k. That's -14.3% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $124k–$124k.

p25

$124k

p50

$124k

p75

$124k

p90

$124k

7 postings across the month · 7 open at month-end. · -75.9% MoM

Top companies hiring Software Engineer in May 2026

Ranked by Software Engineer postings during this specific month.

Frequently asked questions

How did Software Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
Postings fell 75.9% versus the prior month (7 vs. 29).
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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