Recruit Software Engineer

The analysis shows which technologies, work models, benefits and advertised gross salaries appear often in job ads for Software Engineer.

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1,943
Last twelve months · Updated 10/26/2026
Median advertised gross salary
78,000 EUR gross
127 job ads with salary data

Salaries, roles and technologies in current IT job ads.

Arrows indicate whether each category share increased or decreased from the previous period.

Advertised gross salaries in IT job ads

Advertised gross annual salary ranges from matching IT job ads.

Salary figures refer to gross salary ranges advertised in job ads, not measured employee compensation.

Average: 79,000 EUR gross

Recruiting key figures

Most mentioned technology
Python
Most visible location
Berlin

What appears often in IT job ads

Technologies

  • Python
    4.5%
    x
  • Java
    4.4%
    x
  • TypeScript
    3.6%
    x
  • C++
    3.1%
    x
  • Kubernetes
    2.8%
    x

Locations

  • Berlin
    17.5%
    x
  • München
    11.7%
    x
  • Hamburg
    4.7%
    x
  • Köln
    3.1%
    x
  • Karlsruhe
    3.0%
    x

Industries

  • Internet, IT, Telekom
    33.8%
    x
  • Industrie, Produktion
    12.5%
    x
  • Handel
    8.5%
    x
  • Banken, Finanz, Versicherung
    8.0%
    x
  • Personaldienstleistung
    6.2%
    x

Advertised gross salary by company industry

Median advertised gross annual salary for the industries with the highest job ad presence.

  • Internet, IT, Telekom

    33.8%
    75,000 EUR gross
    P25: 60,000 EUR grossP75: 85,000 EUR gross
  • Industrie, Produktion

    12.5%
    75,000 EUR gross
    P25: 63,000 EUR grossP75: 80,000 EUR gross
  • Handel

    8.5%
    70,000 EUR gross
    P25: 61,000 EUR grossP75: 359,000 EUR gross
  • Banken, Finanz, Versicherung

    8.0%
    86,000 EUR gross
    P25: 80,000 EUR grossP75: 86,000 EUR gross

Position role profile and tech stack precisely

Frequently listed technologies include Python, Java, TypeScript, C++, Kubernetes, Docker, React and Git. Working models are mainly Onsite and Hybrid; Berlin and Munich are among the most represented locations. The market data are based on active and expired job ads published in the 12-month evaluation.

Recruiting recommendations

How employers can better position Software Engineer roles

  • Define role requirements clearly: list expected expertise in Python, Java or TypeScript and relevant frameworks.

  • Prioritize the tech stack: highlight core technologies (e.g. Python, TypeScript, React) in the job description.

  • State working model explicitly: indicate Onsite, Hybrid or Full remote options.

Craft IT job ads for Software Engineer

  • Use a clear headline with role, seniority and main tech stack (e.g. Software Engineer – Python/TypeScript).

  • List core responsibilities and required skills; reference common technologies from the data.

  • Include a posted gross salary range and, if suitable, sample median or average from ads.

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