# Software Development hiring trends

> 263,438 new job posts in the Software Development industry in the last 90 days from 3,750 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/industry/software-development/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 87,942
- New job posts, last 90 days: 263,438
- New job posts, last 12 months: 1,040,730
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 3,750
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 40%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $154,000 per year (USD; 320,021 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in the Software Development industry last month?

92,227 new job posts in October 2026, up 1% from the month before.

### Is hiring in the Software Development industry going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 6% compared with the three months before (270,685 vs. 254,444).

### Which roles are most in demand in the Software Development industry?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Engineer (80,333), Manager (44,382) and Analyst (16,783).

### Which companies are hiring the most in the Software Development industry?

In the last 90 days: AgileEngine (14,068), Amazon.com (13,432) and Xiaomi (10,952).

### How common is remote work in the Software Development industry?

40% of job posts in the Software Development industry in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in the Software Development industry?

$154,000 per year (USD) across 320,021 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 83756 |
| 2025-12 | 76297 |
| 2026-01 | 87544 |
| 2026-02 | 85633 |
| 2026-03 | 96720 |
| 2026-04 | 87721 |
| 2026-05 | 81235 |
| 2026-06 | 84242 |
| 2026-07 | 88967 |
| 2026-08 | 86719 |
| 2026-09 | 91739 |
| 2026-10 | 92227 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Engineer | 80333 |
| Manager | 44382 |
| Analyst | 16783 |
| Specialist | 15587 |
| Salesperson | 14043 |
| Executive | 9770 |
| Product Manager | 8734 |
| Account Executive | 6833 |
| Representative | 5704 |
| Consultant | 5540 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| AgileEngine | 14068 |
| Amazon.com | 13432 |
| Xiaomi | 10952 |
| Google | 10316 |
| Microsoft | 10173 |
| Bosch Group | 6571 |
| Xiaomi | 5999 |
| Cisco | 4270 |
| 小米科技 Xiaomi Technology | 3474 |
| Salesforce | 3380 |

## Top countries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| United States | 101050 |
| China | 23264 |
| India | 21298 |
| United Kingdom | 12658 |
| Germany | 9176 |
| Canada | 8924 |
| Brazil | 7473 |
| Mexico | 4934 |
| Spain | 4635 |
| France | 4495 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?company_industry_id=7&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.