Carbon DeanWho's hiring for engineering jobs?
11,788+ open engineering roles in the US at 144 of the largest employers, as of October 16, 2026. Northrop Grumman has the most (1,152+), and California leads by place.
Who's hiring the most
Most common roles
- Software Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Full-stack Engineer 4
- Principal Software Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Staff Software Engineer
- Solutions Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- (USA) Staff, Software Engineer
- Software Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
Where the engineering jobs are
Week by week
| Week of | Open | New | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | 11,788 | 2518 | 1108 |
| 2026-10-05 | 12,927 | 3459 | 1016 |
| 2026-09-28 | 12,364 | — | — |
Questions people ask
Who is hiring for engineering jobs right now?
Of the largest employers we follow, Northrop Grumman has the most open engineering roles (1,152+), then RTX (1,133+) and Booz Allen Hamilton (623+). 144 of them are hiring for engineering roles in all.
Can engineering jobs be remote?
Some: 5% of the open engineering roles are listed as remote.
Do engineering jobs post pay?
3382 of the 6,104 engineering postings we've checked state a pay range, across 94 employers, and the middle of those ranges is typically $192,410 a year.
How long do engineering jobs stay open?
Half of the open roles have been up 53 days or less, and 36% have been open more than 90 days, where employers date their postings. A role that's been up that long is worth a direct note to the recruiter before you apply.
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