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Software Engineer Jobs in Dubai

70 open Software Engineer positions in Dubai. Median salary AED 130,000. 5+ companies hiring. 3 new this week.

70
Open Positions
AED 130,000
Median Salary
5+
Companies
84%
Remote
3
New This Week
44
Last 30 Days
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Latest Software Engineer Jobs in Dubai

[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer - Backend REMOTE USA
AED 165,000
📍 Dubai Remote 📅 4 days ago
[Hiring] Software Engineer - Platform InfraCore REMOTE USA
📍 Dubai Remote 📅 5 days ago
[Hiring] DevOps Software Engineer REMOTE USA
📍 Dubai Remote 📅 5 days ago
[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) REMOTE USA
📍 Dubai Remote 📅 1 weeks ago
[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer REMOTE USA
📍 Dubai Remote 📅 1 weeks ago
Software Engineer
📍 Dubai Full-time 📅 1 weeks ago
Software Engineer
📍 Dubai Full-time 📅 2 weeks ago
[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer (.NET & FINIQ) Dubai UAE
AED 18,000
📍 Dubai 📅 2 weeks ago
[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer Data Platform REMOTE USA
AED 107,000
📍 Dubai Remote 📅 2 weeks ago
[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer REMOTE USA
📍 Dubai Remote 📅 2 weeks ago

💰 Salary Breakdown

Based on 13 positions with reported salaries (19% of listings).

25th percentileAED 60,000
Median (50th)AED 130,000
75th percentileAED 145,000
90th percentile (Top)AED 165,000
AverageAED 109,646

Salary tiers: 1 entry-level, 1 mid-range, 1 senior, (from sample of 3 listings with salary data).

📊 Market Activity

3 posted in the last 7 days
📅 44 posted in the last 30 days
🏠 59 remote/hybrid (84%)

Job types found:

Full-time: 2

Software Engineer Job Market in Dubai (2026)

The Software Engineer job market in Dubai is emerging, with 70 open positions across 5+ employers. Hiring momentum is steady, with 44 new listings in the past month and 3 in the last week alone.

What Can You Expect to Earn?

The median salary for Software Engineer roles in Dubai is AED 130,000, with most positions paying between AED 60,000 and AED 145,000. Top performers can earn AED 165,000 or more at the 90th percentile. Note that 81% of listings in this market don't disclose salary, so actual compensation varies — especially for negotiable roles. For higher compensation, consider San Francisco, CA where the median is $170,000.

Skills That Employers Want

Analysis of job descriptions in Dubai shows the most requested skills are AWS, Python, React, TypeScript, CI/CD, and Git. Including these keywords in your resume can significantly improve your ATS match rate. Our Software Engineer resume example shows how to integrate these naturally.

Who's Hiring?

The most active employers for Software Engineer positions in Dubai include Elevon Core, Chalhoub Group, MENA Assistance (MENAA), and spiderSilk. Use JobsChat AI to filter by specific companies or discover employers that match your preferences.

Remote & Flexible Work

84% of Software Engineer jobs in Dubai offer remote or hybrid work (59 positions). This market has strong remote-friendly options.

Ready to Apply?

Start with our Software Engineer resume example. Pair it with a tailored cover letter. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 70 positions and generate application materials in minutes. Browse Software Engineer jobs in other cities or explore all jobs in Dubai.