Software Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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Launch Operations Engineer (Starship)

Company: SpaceX

Location: Brownsville, TX

Posted Feb 06, 2025

Software Engineer

Company: JPMorgan Chase

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 06, 2025

Vice President; Software Engineer

Company: Merrill

Location: Addison, TX

Posted Feb 06, 2025

Part Time- Accounting Clerk

Company: CRH

Location: Long Branch, TX

Posted Feb 06, 2025

Sr Mgr Business Analytics

Company: CVS Health

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 06, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Software Engineers?
Entry‑level (0‑2 yrs): $80k‑$110k; Mid (3‑5 yrs): $110k‑$150k; Senior (6‑10 yrs): $150k‑$190k; Staff (10‑15 yrs): $190k‑$240k; Principal/Architect: $240k‑$300k+ (US).
What core skills and certifications are required for Software Engineers?
Core languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, Go, Rust. Frameworks: React, Angular, Node.js, Spring, Django. Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions. Cloud creds: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect. Extras: CI/CD, observability (Grafana, Prometheus), unit testing frameworks.
How common is remote work availability for Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of listings on Job Transparency allow full‑time remote work. Companies often offer US pay bands but allow employees in EU, Canada, and India, with adjustments for local living costs.
What career progression paths exist for Software Engineers?
Typical ladder: Junior Engineer → Mid‑Level Engineer → Senior Engineer → Staff Engineer → Principal Engineer → Engineering Manager/Director → VP of Engineering. Technical tracks emphasize architecture, performance, and system design; managerial tracks focus on people management, strategy, and product delivery.
What are current industry trends affecting Software Engineers?
Accelerated adoption of generative AI, focus on secure by design, growth of low‑code/no‑code platforms, shift to serverless architectures, and rising demand for data‑centric engineers. Companies prioritize DevSecOps, observability, and AI‑augmented dev workflows.

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