Systems Engineering Job Market Trends

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Founding Engineer

500-1K
Employers
+289%
Growth

A key member of a startup or new venture, responsible for developing and implementing the initial technology and systems.

Founding Software Engineer

600-1.2K
Employers
+272%
Growth

Plays a key role in the early stages of a startup, developing the initial software products and setting the technical direction for the company.

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

120-240
Employers
+133%
Growth

Works closely with clients to develop and implement software solutions, often on-site, ensuring they meet specific needs and requirements.

Cobol Developer

120-240
Employers
+125%
Growth

Specializes in maintaining and developing applications using the COBOL programming language. Often works in financial and governmental sectors due to legacy systems built with COBOL.

Mainframe Developer

250-500
Employers
+124%
Growth

A specialist in developing and maintaining applications on mainframe computers, ensuring the efficient operation of critical systems. Essential for legacy systems in industries like finance and healthcare.

Principal DevOps

120-240
Employers
+112%
Growth

Leads DevOps practices within an organization, ensuring efficient collaboration between development and operations teams.

Build Engineer

250-500
Employers
+109%
Growth

Responsible for maintaining and optimizing systems that compile and build software projects. Ensures reliable and efficient build processes are available for development teams.

Lead SRE

150-300
Employers
+99%
Growth

Responsible for overseeing a team focused on ensuring the stability and reliability of software systems. Plays a crucial role in improving system architecture and incident response strategies.

Principal DevOps Engineer

100-200
Employers
+98%
Growth

A senior-level professional responsible for overseeing the integration of software development and IT operations. Focuses on improving collaboration, productivity, and automation to streamline the development lifecycle.