Software Design Engineer Jobs in Atlanta, GA
Software Design Engineer jobs in Atlanta are concentrated in Midtown, Buckhead, and the Cumberland-Galleria corridor, with strong demand across enterprise software, financial technology, and cybersecurity. Companies actively filling roles include Amazon, AECOM, and Jacobs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Inflight Services
22-Sep-2026
Ref #: 34317
How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Learning Designers and Special Assignment
- Flight Attendant (SAFA) Learning Designers
- Establish priorities, performance expectations, professional development plans and resource allocation
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous improvement
- Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, succession planning and talent development
- Develop and execute learning strategies that advance operational and business priorities such as safety, compliance, service delivery standards and operational readiness
- Establish governance and consistency across learning programs and instructional materials
- Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of learner-centered solutions, ensuring alignment with adult learning principles, instructional design best practices and operational objectives
- Champion innovative learning technologies, methodologies and performance support tools
- Lead learning support for operational, procedural, policy and business initiatives
- Ensure operational and business updates are effectively translated into training, communications and performance support resources
- Support adoption and organizational readiness through effective implementation, communication and change leadership
- Establish measures to evaluate learning effectiveness and business impact
- Analyze learner feedback, operational performance metrics and training outcomes
- Identify opportunities to enhance learning quality, effectiveness and efficiency
- Leverage data and analytics to drive recommendations and informed decision-making
- Oversee multiple learning projects and initiatives concurrently
- Manage resources, budgets, timelines and deliverables
- Coordinate implementation schedules with stakeholders across the organization
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope and aligned with business needs
- Demonstrate safety-conscious behaviors in all responsibilities and decision-making
- Ensure learning programs support safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence
Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
- Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
- World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Business, Organizational
- Development, Communications, Aviation, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in instructional design, curriculum development, learning strategy, training development, or a related field
- Excellent critical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to distill complex concepts and processes into practical applications and intuitive steps
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, Articulate 360 Suite and Learning Management Systems platforms
- Leadership experience managing teams, projects, or operational initiatives
- Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Experience leading large-scale learning programs and cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent communication, facilitation, relationship management and influencing skills
- Strong project management, strategic planning and organizational capabilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
- Model Delta’s values in The Rules of the Road, The Way We Fly and The Flight Plan
- Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Experience within In-Flight Service, aviation training, learning operations or related environment
- Knowledge of flight attendant operations, procedures and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated success implementing large-scale operational or procedural initiatives
- Proven ability to lead instructional design or learning development teams
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon12

- AECOM5

- Jacobs5

- VHB4

- Ferrovial4

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Retail
- Insurance
- Food & Beverage
Software Design Engineer Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a software design engineer job in Atlanta?
Focus your search on Midtown and Buckhead, where Atlanta's largest technology and financial services employers cluster, and on the Cumberland-Galleria corridor, which hosts major enterprise software and defense contractors. Candidates who can demonstrate systems-level thinking, experience with embedded or full-stack design, and familiarity with agile development cycles stand out in Atlanta's market. Building connections through Atlanta Tech Village events or local IEEE chapter meetups also gives candidates a concrete edge.
Which companies hire software design engineers in Atlanta?
Atlanta software design engineer roles are posted by Amazon, AECOM, and Jacobs and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Atlanta's hiring mix is broad, covering global Fortune 500 technology and financial firms with large local campuses alongside fast-growing fintech and cybersecurity startups.
Are there remote software design engineer jobs in Atlanta?
Yes, though availability depends on the role, since hands-on hardware or embedded design work typically requires on-site presence while software architecture and systems design work is more remote-friendly. About 57% of software design engineer openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the city's strong presence in enterprise software. Cloud platform and application design roles are the most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get a software design engineer job in Atlanta with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is through associate or junior engineer roles at mid-size software product companies in Midtown or at large enterprise employers in Buckhead who run structured new-graduate programs. Georgia Tech co-op and internship pipelines feed directly into several of these employers. Entry-level candidates who can show a design portfolio, even from academic or open-source projects, and who hold relevant certifications in cloud or systems design move to the front of local candidate pools.
Which industries hire the most software design engineers in Atlanta?
Most software design engineer openings in Atlanta sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Retail, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Atlanta's position as a major financial technology hub and home to several global logistics and media headquarters creates consistent demand for engineers who can design complex, large-scale software systems across those sectors.
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