Software engineer jobs: what we saw in our October 17, 2026 sweep
The biggest group by far. Mostly product and platform engineers, with Python, TypeScript and React showing up again and again.
- On-site 66%
- Hybrid 22%
- Remote 12%
Of the 231 roles that listed a work setup.
Where the roles are
Locations listed across software engineer job postings.
- San Francisco127
- New York91
- South Bay Area (approximate)30
- Los Angeles23
Roles listing this place. Some roles list more than one place, so counts can add up to more than 231.
Roles over time
Sweep counts for software engineer jobs, starting with our first snapshot on October 17, 2026.
Skills that come up
Common tools and skills for this kind of role.
- python
- typescript
- react
- aws
- postgresql
- node.js
- next.js
- gcp
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Frequently asked questions
How many software engineer jobs did Capykind review?
231 of the 809 roles in our October 17, 2026 sweep were software engineer roles. It is a snapshot of real job listings we reviewed, not a live job board.
What does a software developer do?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says software developers design computer applications or programs. Source: BLS: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers.
Where are software engineer jobs located?
In our sweep, the most common places for software engineer roles were San Francisco (127), New York (91), South Bay Area (30) and Los Angeles (23). Some roles list more than one place, so these counts can add up to more than 231.
Are software engineer jobs remote, hybrid or on-site?
Of the 231 software engineer roles that listed a work setup, 12% were remote, 22% hybrid and 66% on-site.
What skills come up for software engineer jobs?
Common skills and tools for this kind of role include python, typescript, react, aws, postgresql, node.js, next.js and gcp. Every job is different, so read the listing closely before you apply.
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Counts come from our own review of real job listings. They are a snapshot, not a live job board.
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