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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The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.
Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its App of the Day.
Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.
Overview
With the growth of our iOS app, being the #18 productivity app in the App Store category and also our recent recognition as Apple's 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity, we find the need for a Senior iOS Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push our missing forward.
This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.
We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount.
Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.
What You'll Do
- Opportunity to lead key engineering and product decisions
- Actively shipping production code for the Speechify iOS app
- Work within a dedicated product team
- Participate in product discussions to shape the product roadmap
- Maintain and enhance the existing complex app architecture
An Ideal Candidate Should Have
- Experience. You've worked on products that scaled to a large user base
- Track record. You have worked on various products from inception to decent traction. You have been responsible for engineering the product
- Customer obsession. We expect every team member whose responsibilities directly impact customers to be constantly obsessed about providing the best possible experience
- Product thinking. You make thoughtful decisions about the evolution of your product and support internal teams and designers into taking the right direction
- Speed. You work quickly to generate ideas and know how to decide which things can ship now and what things need time
- Focus. We're a high-growth startup with a busy, remote team. You know how and when to engage or be heads down
- Technical skills. Swift, SwiftUI
Technical Requirements:
- Swift Programming Language
- SwiftUI experience
- Experience in Multithreading Programming
- Working with CI/CD infrastructure
- Experience with Fastlane
- SOLID principles, the ability to write every single class according to SOLID
- Experience with Git and understanding of different Git strategies
What We offer:
- A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product
- An entrepreneurial crew that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
- The opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry
- A competitive salary, a collegiate atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
- Work on a product that millions of people use and where daily feedback includes users sharing that they cried when they first found the product because it was so impactful on their lives
- Support people with learning differences like Dyslexia, ADD, Low Vision, Concussions, Autism, and Second Language Learners, and give reading superpowers to professionals all over the world
- Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech: Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Audio
The United States Based Salary range for this role is: 140,000-200,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience
Think you're a good fit for this job?
Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.
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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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Software Developer Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase21

- Speechify13

- CVS Health13

- Apple8

- Capital One8

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Airlines
- Manufacturing
- News & Publishing
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, Speechify, and CVS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 70% of software developer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 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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