Software Design Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

Software Design Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are open across Brookfield, Madison, and Milwaukee and other Wisconsin metros, with employers like Milwaukee Tool, Westwood Professional Services, and Cummins hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles49+
Top employerMilwaukee Tool
Top cityBrookfield, WI
Cities hiring17
Work type86% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Milwaukee Tool
Design Engineer II
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Milwaukee Tool
New 1h ago
Design Engineer II
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Milwaukee Tool
Senior Design Engineer
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Milwaukee Tool
New 5h ago
Senior Design Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Milwaukee Tool
Senior Design Engineer
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Milwaukee Tool
New 9h ago
Senior Design Engineer
Milwaukee Tool
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Design Engineer - Substation
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Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Added 4d ago
Design Engineer - Substation
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Madison, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Cummins
Product Systems Design Engineer
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Cummins
Added 5d ago
Product Systems Design Engineer
Cummins
De Pere, Wisconsin
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
$79k - $119k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software Design Engineer Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Brookfield
10 jobs
Madison
7 jobs
Milwaukee
7 jobs
Waukesha
6 jobs
Middleton
5 jobs
Neenah
2 jobs
New Berlin
2 jobs
Chippewa Falls
1 jobs
De Pere
1 jobs

Software Design Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Milwaukee Tool
    Milwaukee Tool16
  • Westwood Professional Services
    Westwood Professional Services4
  • Cummins
    Cummins3
  • Generac
    Generac3
  • Generac Power Systems
    Generac Power Systems3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing29
  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Energy5
  • Automotive3
  • Accounting & Auditing2

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software design engineer jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science
  • Proficiency in C or C++ for embedded or systems-level development
  • Experience with hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog for FPGA roles
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems and low-level firmware development
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and hardware interface specifications
  • Experience using version control systems and design documentation tools such as Git and Confluence

Software Design Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How many software design engineer jobs are there in Wisconsin?

There are 49+ software design engineer openings in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Brookfield, Madison, and Milwaukee. New positions post regularly as employers across Wisconsin hire.

How much do software design engineers make in Wisconsin?

Software design engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $122,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,710 for the lowest 10% to over $168,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most software design engineer jobs?

Brookfield, Madison, and Milwaukee have the most software design engineer openings in Wisconsin right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire software design engineers in Wisconsin?

Employers hiring software design engineers in Wisconsin include Milwaukee Tool, Westwood Professional Services, and Cummins, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote software design engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes. About 14% of software design engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Wisconsin metros.

How do I apply for software design engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

You can apply to software design engineer jobs in Wisconsin directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Wisconsin location, then apply to each one that fits.

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