Software Engineer Jobs in Indiana

Software Engineer jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington, where employers like Salesforce, Eli Lilly, and Cummins maintain substantial engineering teams across enterprise software, embedded systems, and cloud infrastructure. Demand runs from junior developers through principal architects, with particular strength in full-stack development, DevOps, and data engineering as Indiana's tech and life sciences sectors continue to grow. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles93
Top employerAllegion
Top cityIndianapolis, IN
Cities hiring22
Work type76% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Software Test Engineer Lead
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Software Test Engineer Lead
Clinical Architecture
Carmel, Indiana
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
ISTQB Certification
11-50

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Software Engineer I (CMA-P1-1)
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Software Engineer I (CMA-P1-1)
Collins Aerospace
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$57k - $109k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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Full Stack Software Engineer
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Full Stack Software Engineer
Allegion
Carmel, Indiana
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Bachelor's degree

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UC2 Software Developer
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UC2 Software Developer
SAIC
Bedford, Indiana
Data Analytics
Data Engineering
Data Science
$80k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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C#/.NET Senior Software Engineer
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C#/.NET Senior Software Engineer
Raytheon
Indianapolis, Indiana
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$87k - $165k/yr
10,000+

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Software Engineer Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Carmel
14 jobs
Fort Wayne
10 jobs
Crane
6 jobs
Columbia City
3 jobs
West Lafayette
3 jobs
Hammond
2 jobs
Bloomington
2 jobs
Jasper
1 job

Software Engineer Job Market in Indiana

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

Who's Hiring

Allegion3 open roles
Ultra Maritime3 open roles
General Dynamics Mission Systems3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Indiana Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript
  • Experience designing and deploying applications in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure
  • Familiarity with agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with product, QA, and infrastructure teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated experience in debugging and code review

Software Engineer Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a software engineer in Indiana?

Software engineering in Indiana requires no state-issued license, so the path centers on education and demonstrated skill. Most employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline from an Indiana university such as Purdue, Indiana University, or Rose-Hulman. Candidates who pair that degree with a portfolio of real projects or internship experience at Indiana employers are consistently the strongest applicants.

How much do software engineers make in Indiana?

Software engineers in Indiana earn a median of about $105,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,850 for the lowest 10% to over $164,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire software engineers in Indiana?

Companies currently hiring software engineers in Indiana include Allegion, Ultra Maritime, and General Dynamics Mission Systems, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's combination of large corporate headquarters, growing tech firms, and major life sciences companies means demand for software engineers is distributed across several industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.

Which Indiana cities have the most software engineer jobs?

Indianapolis, Carmel, and Fort Wayne account for the most software engineer openings in Indiana. Indianapolis drives the largest share thanks to its concentration of Fortune 500 regional headquarters, health tech companies, and financial services firms, while Fort Wayne and Bloomington benefit from established manufacturing tech operations and university-affiliated research institutions that generate steady engineering demand.

Are there remote software engineer jobs in Indiana?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 24% of software engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers across industries have adopted distributed engineering teams. Roles focused on backend development, cloud infrastructure, and data engineering tend to be the most consistently offered on a fully remote basis.

How can I get hired as a software engineer in Indiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or new-graduate program at one of Indiana's large employers. Salesforce, Cummins, and Eli Lilly all run structured new-grad and rotational engineering programs that accept candidates with limited professional experience. Locally, Purdue and Indiana University career networks connect students directly with Indiana recruiters. A GitHub portfolio demonstrating personal or class projects gives early-career candidates a concrete edge over a blank resume.

Where can I find and apply to software engineer jobs in Indiana?

You can find and apply to software engineer jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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