Role Intelligence
Analysis from 16 job postings — 0.7% of all scored jobs
16
Jobs Analyzed
0.7%
Demand Rate
$165K
Avg Salary
$167K
Median Salary
Role overview based on 16 scored job postings.
A Software Engineer drives outcomes across a range of technical and engineering disciplines. Based on 16 scored postings, this role requires a mix of technical and strategic skills at varying depth levels.
Skill breakdown data is still accumulating for this role. Check back as more Software Engineer postings enter the pipeline.
Skills ranked by frequency across 16 postings. L-levels show the depth employers require.
Compensation data from 6 postings with disclosed salary.
$165K
Average
$167K
Median
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Jobs with salary data
Based on 6 postings with disclosed salary data — a small sample. These figures will stabilize as more Software Engineer listings enter the pipeline. Average sits at $165K, median at $167K.
Skills where applicants most frequently fall short of the required depth.
Companies with the most active Software Engineer postings in the scored dataset.
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View 16+ ListingsThe top skills for Software Engineer roles are . Most positions require these at L3 depth or higher, meaning employers want candidates who can work independently, not just have surface awareness.
Based on 6 job postings with disclosed salary data, the average Software Engineer salary is $165K with a median of $167K. Actual compensation varies by location, company size, and experience level.
Software Engineer roles represent 0.7% of all scored jobs on ShouldApply. Most applicants have strong alignment with the required skills.
Top hiring companies for Software Engineer roles include Snap Inc., careerwave.lovestoblog, Fuel Talent, Inabia Solutions and Consulting, Inc., UK Venture Partners. These companies collectively account for a significant portion of active listings.
ShouldApply rates every skill requirement on a 1-5 depth scale: L1 (Awareness) means you can discuss the concept, L2 (Basic) means simple tasks, L3 (Intermediate) means independent work, L4 (Advanced) means leading and optimizing, and L5 (Expert) means architecting solutions. This goes beyond keyword matching to measure actual proficiency fit.
With 16 active postings analyzed and a 0.7% demand rate, Software Engineer roles show emerging market demand. Compensation is competitive, with median salaries above $100K.
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