Software Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

Software Engineer jobs in New Jersey are open across Jersey City, Princeton, and Newark and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Citi, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Holtec International hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,244+
Top employerCiti
Top cityJersey City, NJ
Cities hiring152
Work type78% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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LTIMindtree
Senior Software Engineer
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LTIMindtree
New 1h ago
Senior Software Engineer
LTIMindtree
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$88k - $116k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Optum
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
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Optum
New 5h ago
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
Optum
Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Full-stack Engineering
Technical Program Management
Backend Engineering
$92k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Speechify
Senior Software Engineer
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Speechify
Added 1d ago
Senior Software Engineer
Speechify
Princeton, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$140k - $200k/yr
On-Site
None

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MetLife
Senior JAVA Full Stack Software Engineer
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Added 3d ago
Senior JAVA Full Stack Software Engineer
MetLife
Whippany, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Full-stack Engineering
Backend Engineering
$130k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Voto Consulting LLC
Senior Java Software Engineer
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Voto Consulting LLC
Added 3d ago
Senior Java Software Engineer
Voto Consulting LLC
Jersey City, New Jersey
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
On-Site
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Software Engineer Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jersey City
236 jobs
Princeton
72 jobs
Newark
52 jobs
Camden
51 jobs
Piscataway
39 jobs
Edison
36 jobs
Hoboken
35 jobs
Mount Laurel
32 jobs
Morristown
29 jobs

Software Engineer Job Market in New Jersey

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

Who's Hiring

  • Citi
    Citi84
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
    Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)43
  • Holtec International
    Holtec International40
  • JPMorganChase
    JPMorganChase31
  • LTIMindtree
    LTIMindtree28

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software345
  • Consulting & Professional Services243
  • Banking & Financial Services118
  • Construction & Real Estate116
  • Investment & Asset Management100

What New Jersey Employers Look For

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

  • Proficiency in one or more languages such as Python, Java, Go, or TypeScript
  • Experience designing and consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Strong command of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals
  • Experience working in agile or scrum development environments
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Software Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How many software engineer jobs are there in New Jersey?

There are 1,244+ software engineer openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jersey City, Princeton, and Newark. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.

How much do software engineers make in New Jersey?

Software engineers in New Jersey earn a median of about $135,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,880 for the lowest 10% to over $207,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which New Jersey cities have the most software engineer jobs?

Jersey City, Princeton, and Newark have the most software engineer openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire software engineers in New Jersey?

Employers hiring software engineers in New Jersey include Citi, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Holtec International, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote software engineer jobs in New Jersey?

Yes. About 22% of software engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.

How do I apply for software engineer jobs in New Jersey?

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

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