High-paying software engineering jobs in Detroit

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 426 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $60,410 and $165,082 per year. Software Engineer, Application Developer and Senior Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Detroit, MI.

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Updated Sep 12, 2026
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Detroit, MI
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Forward Deployed Engineer

Detroit

$165,082 per year

Michigan

$156,815 per year

Solution Architect

Detroit

$156,316 per year

Michigan

$145,538 per year

Enterprise Architect

Detroit

$150,115 per year

Michigan

$145,885 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Detroit

$144,702 per year

Michigan

$139,168 per year

Integration Engineer

Detroit

$140,571 per year

Michigan

$115,514 per year

Software Architect

Detroit

$139,968 per year

Michigan

$120,519 per year

Application Developer

Detroit

$117,949 per year

Michigan

$93,560 per year

Developer

Detroit

$52.70 per hour

Michigan

$50.80 per hour

Full Stack Developer

Detroit

$104,526 per year

Michigan

$147,496 per year

Software Engineer

Detroit

$104,016 per year

Michigan

$105,475 per year

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