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Software Engineer Jobs in London

753 open Software Engineer positions in London. Median salary £88,000. 15+ companies hiring. 84 new this week.

753
Open Positions
£88,000
Median Salary
15+
Companies
9%
Remote
84
New This Week
271
Last 30 Days
✨ Find My Perfect Role in London

Latest Software Engineer Jobs in London

Senior Data Software Engineer
Sanderson Government and Defence
£70,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Principal Software Engineer - AI & Innovation
Morson Edge
£100,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Permax Recruitment Limited
£100,000
📍 Battersea, Greater London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer (React Native)
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer - JavaScript React. Js
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Principal Software Engineer, Node/Golang
Client Server
£40,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Software Engineer (Typescript/React/AWS)
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Senior React/JS Software Engineer
Hargreaves Lansdown
£62,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Lead Software Engineer
iDPP
£100,000
📍 South East London Full-time 📅 2 days ago
Lead Software Engineer - Golang API Messaging
Client Server
£40,000
📍 Covent Garden, Greater London Full-time 📅 2 days ago

💰 Salary Breakdown

Based on 267 positions with reported salaries (35% of listings).

10th percentile (Entry)£57,960
25th percentile£75,000
Median (50th)£88,000
75th percentile£100,000
90th percentile (Top)£130,000
Average£91,812

Salary tiers: 2 entry-level, 8 mid-range, 3 senior, (from sample of 13 listings with salary data).

📊 Market Activity

84 posted in the last 7 days
📅 271 posted in the last 30 days
🏠 65 remote/hybrid (9%)

Job types found:

Full-time: 13

Software Engineer Job Market in London (2026)

The Software Engineer job market in London is highly active, with 753 open positions across 15+ employers. Hiring momentum is strong, with 271 new listings in the past month and 84 in the last week alone.

What Can You Expect to Earn?

The median salary for Software Engineer roles in London is £88,000, with most positions paying between £75,000 and £100,000. Top performers can earn £130,000 or more at the 90th percentile. Note that 65% 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 London shows the most requested skills are React, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Kotlin, 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 London include Quant Capital, Wise, LinuxRecruit, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and JOSEPH HARRY LTD. Use JobsChat AI to filter by specific companies or discover employers that match your preferences.

Remote & Flexible Work

9% of Software Engineer jobs in London offer remote or hybrid work (65 positions). While most positions are on-site, a growing number of employers offer flexible arrangements.

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Start with our Software Engineer resume example. Pair it with a tailored cover letter. Then use JobsChat AI to search all 753 positions and generate application materials in minutes. Browse Software Engineer jobs in other cities or explore all jobs in London.