Software Developer Jobs in Texas
Software Developer jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across technology, defense, energy, and financial services at every level from entry-level associate developer through principal and staff engineer. Austin, Dallas, and Houston anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Dell Technologies, AT&T, and ExxonMobil maintain large engineering teams. Cloud infrastructure, full-stack web development, and enterprise software integration are the most consistently in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you want to join a team that is critical to the success of Apple? Join the SWE AIOps team and help us to make SDS operations excellent, supporting massive RT decision systems, large scale platforms, thousands of services/jobs on the back of petabytes of data. We shape the next generation of customer data solutions by working on cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with talented teams across Apple. Our systems enable Apple engineering and operations teams to build the next ground breaking product. You'll be joining our diverse and talented team to summarize, simplify, and solve complex problems in our global ecosystem. We advance technology by relying on each other's strengths and skills to build something bigger than ourselves. For this reason, team culture is central to our values. We value social skills and integrity as much as technical craft. We are looking for extraordinary engineer with experience building large-scale data platforms, analytic tools and solutions to unlock AI Ops to scale for all of SDS. Do you excel in a high-demand setting and exceed expectations, in an environment that requires time-management? The right person will prioritize tasks and complete assignments ahead of schedule. While being a great standout colleague, you will also work independently.
Description
As a member of a multi-functional team, you'll have the opportunity to solve challenging software engineering and operational problems across a broad range of SDS services • Provide Support for both Analytics and Realtime Platforms • Develop applications to answer complex analytical and real-time operational questions • Working with external teams to drive the development of infrastructure needs • Help design, architect, build and maintain the applications and systems while using a variety of • Cloud and AI technologies • Drive operational excellence across business-critical platforms through continuous exploration, benchmarking, and implementation of resilient operations and systems engineering solutions. • Recognize opportunities for automation and tools improvements • Provide hardware architectural guidance, estimate cluster capacity, and create roadmap • Technical leadership with a focus on increasing operational maturity and skills across the team • You will also be working closely with MLEs, other teams in SDS and also with business partners across Apple • Adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders • Ensures that different experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives are leveraged appropriately.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science preferred; equivalent work experience considered
- 8+ years of work experience in Java, Scala, Python or equivalent programming language
- 8+ years of work experience in software engineering, data engineering or system engineering involving full development lifecycle
- Fundamental grasp of computer science basics including data structures and algorithms
- Hands-on experience with design and development in the Big Data and NoSQL technologies (such as Iceberg, S3, Cassandra, or Elastic Search)
- Proven expertise in building and accelerating software development workflows using AI coding assistants and LLMs like Claude
- Experience with application deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
- Confirmed understanding of design and development of large scale, high throughput and low latency applications
- Experience in handling architectural and design considerations such as performance, scalability, reusability and flexibility issues
- Establishing standards, operational excellence, and delivery practices that other teams across SDS can adopt
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical and operational issues escalated by the support and dev team
- Ability to solve problems in collaboration with business partners
- Proven technical leadership and communication skills
- Possess strong aptitude and ability to learn new technologies quickly
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in developing batch and streaming Spark applications
- Understanding of best practices and deploying pipelines in Cloud technologies like AWS
- Leveraging AI-driven Application Performance Monitoring tools for predictive failure detection and automated root-cause analysis
- Experience with large scale real time decisioning
- Apply others’ diverse experiences, styles, backgrounds, and perspectives to get results
- Contribute to a work climate where differences are valued and supported
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
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Software Developer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase116

- Apple78

- Lockheed Martin77

- SpaceX45

- Amazon42

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software103
- Electronics & Hardware41
- Banking & Financial Services23
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Investment & Asset Management14
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software developer jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
- Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining software applications or services
- Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, and collaborative development workflows
- Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for deployment and scaling
- Strong communication skills and ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams
Software Developer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software developer in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a software developer. Most employers hire candidates who hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, though strong candidates also enter through accredited coding bootcamps or associate degree programs at Texas community colleges. Building a portfolio of projects and earning industry-recognized certifications in cloud platforms or specific programming languages strengthens your candidacy considerably in the Texas market.
How much do software developers make in Texas?
Software developers in Texas earn a median of about $132,150 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $82,600 for the lowest 10% to over $183,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software developers in Texas?
Employers hiring software developers in Texas right now include JPMorganChase, Apple, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's mix of technology headquarters, defense contractors, and large energy companies means software developer hiring stays active across a wide range of industries throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most software developer jobs?
Austin, Plano, and Dallas have the most software developer openings in Texas. Austin's concentration of technology company headquarters and the University of Texas talent pipeline drives the highest volume, while Dallas benefits from a large financial services and telecommunications presence anchored by companies like AT&T and JPMorgan Chase, and Houston's energy and aerospace sectors generate steady demand for developers working on industrial and enterprise systems.
Are there remote software developer jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 56% of software developer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how well this work translates to distributed teams. Backend development, cloud engineering, and software architecture roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions involving on-site hardware integration or classified defense contracts typically require in-person work.
How can I get hired as a software developer in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior developer role secured through a Texas employer's new-grad hiring program. Large Texas technology employers and defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Texas Instruments run structured early-career programs for candidates coming directly from university or intensive training. QA analyst, IT support, and technical writing roles at Texas-based companies also serve as common lateral entry points, and a portfolio of personal or open-source projects on GitHub gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your skills when experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to software developer jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to software developer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that interest you.
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