What companies hire software engineers in Seattle?

Amazon, Microsoft, Google (Kirkland), Meta, Stripe, Expedia, Zillow, Tableau, Redfin, and hundreds of startups. Seattle's tech scene rivals Silicon Valley in depth.

What salary can software engineers expect in Seattle?

Seattle software engineer salaries range from $100k for junior roles to $300k+ total compensation for senior engineers at FAANG companies. No state income tax makes take-home pay very competitive.

Is Seattle a good city for software engineers?

Yes - high salaries, no state income tax, world-class employers, and strong tech community. Cost of living is high but generally lower than San Francisco.

3,980+ JobsUpdated Mar 20, 2026

Software Engineer Jobs in Seattle

Seattle is one of America's top tech hubs, home to Amazon, Microsoft, and a thriving startup ecosystem. These software engineering positions span e-commerce, cloud computing, gaming, and SaaS - with competitive salaries and no state income tax.

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Salary Range

$60k – $291k

Top Companies

Capital One, theta., Leidos, GEICO, Boeing, Latitude Inc +38 more

Job Types

96% Full Time, 4% Contract

Top Locations

McLean, Washington, District of Columbia, Chantilly, Baltimore, Maryland

Work Model

82% On-Site, 14% Hybrid, 4% Remote

Experience Levels

32% Mid Level, 28% Junior, 18% Senior

We found 3,980 software engineer jobs in seattle currently hiring in locations including McLean, Washington, District of Columbia, Chantilly. Salaries range from $60k to $291k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (14%), Remote (4%). Top employers include Capital One, theta., Leidos and 41 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Software Engineer Jobs in Seattle

Capital One3 jobs

theta.2 jobs

Leidos2 jobs

GEICO2 jobs

Boeing2 jobs

Latitude Inc1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Intern

Salary varies

1 job

Junior

$70k–$91k

14 jobs

Mid Level

$115k–$120k

16 jobs

Senior

$110k–$206k

9 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

3 jobs

Staff

$197k–$291k

2 jobs

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Software Engineer Jobs in Seattle

Companies Hiring for Software Engineer Jobs in Seattle

Career Path & Salary Progression

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