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Software Engineer Jobs in Edinburgh

71 open Software Engineer positions in Edinburgh. Median salary £50,000. 15+ companies hiring. 13 new this week.

71
Open Positions
£50,000
Median Salary
15+
Companies
1%
Remote
13
New This Week
28
Last 30 Days
✨ Find My Perfect Role in Edinburgh

Latest Software Engineer Jobs in Edinburgh

Embedded C Software Engineer
Bright Purple Resourcing
£45,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Java Software Engineer
Bright Purple Resourcing
£45,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Principal Software Engineer
Spacelabs Healthcare
£38,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Software Engineer - Edinburgh
Stackstudio Digital Ltd.
£104,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 3 days ago
Senior Java Software Engineer
LendingCrowd
£50,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 4 days ago
Software Engineer
Cathcart Technology
£40,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 4 days ago
Software Engineer in Test
Cathcart Technology
£45,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 4 days ago
C# Software Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment
£46,000
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 5 days ago
Contract Software Engineer
SYNERGIZE CONSULTING LTD
📍 Edinburgh Temporary 📅 5 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Lloyds Banking Group
£70,929
📍 Edinburgh Full-time 📅 6 days ago

💰 Salary Breakdown

Based on 40 positions with reported salaries (56% of listings).

10th percentile (Entry)£34,000
25th percentile£40,000
Median (50th)£50,000
75th percentile£65,000
90th percentile (Top)£80,000
Average£54,206

Salary tiers: 8 mid-range, 2 senior, 2 executive (from sample of 12 listings with salary data).

📊 Market Activity

13 posted in the last 7 days
📅 28 posted in the last 30 days
🏠 1 remote/hybrid (1%)

Job types found:

Full-time: 12
Temporary: 3

Software Engineer Job Market in Edinburgh (2026)

The Software Engineer job market in Edinburgh is emerging, with 71 open positions across 15+ employers. Hiring momentum is strong, with 28 new listings in the past month and 13 in the last week alone.

What Can You Expect to Earn?

The median salary for Software Engineer roles in Edinburgh is £50,000, with most positions paying between £40,000 and £65,000. Top performers can earn £80,000 or more at the 90th percentile. Note that 44% 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 Edinburgh shows the most requested skills are Git, Python, Linux, C++, C#, and CI/CD. 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 Edinburgh include Dayshape, Leonardo, Yokoy, Royal London Group, and Cathcart Associates Group Ltd. Use JobsChat AI to filter by specific companies or discover employers that match your preferences.

Remote & Flexible Work

1% of Software Engineer jobs in Edinburgh offer remote or hybrid work (1 positions). This role is predominantly on-site, though some employers are beginning to offer hybrid 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 71 positions and generate application materials in minutes. Browse Software Engineer jobs in other cities or explore all jobs in Edinburgh.