Software Engineer
Writes, reviews, and tests code, fixes what breaks in production, and checks the code AI assistants draft.
$110k–$200k
Typical US range
~17% outlook
Demand outlook
mid
Experience Level
high
Market Demand
Reference data reviewed Jul 2026. Reference estimates — not a live posting or guarantee. Pay varies by city, company, and level.
Role Overview
Software Engineers turn a feature request into working, tested code and keep it running after release. AI assistants now draft code, tests, and documentation; the engineer still decides how the system is designed, reviews every change, and owns what happens when it fails.
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