Software-Engineers for hire in Edinburgh
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Most popular skills
Python5%Leadership4%Github4%Education level
Bachelor's degree50%Master's degree33%High school diploma or GED8%Years of experience
Less than a year40%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Craneware
LeonardoLloyds Banking Group
Time at current job
2-5 years50%More than 5 years50%
Browse Indeed's database of 558 profiles for Software-Engineers in Edinburgh
Last updated: 9 Oct 2026
Software Engineer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Edinburgh: £49,057 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £30,832 – £78,054 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
Associate software engineer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Front-End DevelopmentPythonSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPythonCocktail Bartender
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Driving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsJavaC++PythonScrumLead Development Product Engineer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
OOPPythonC#Skills
Analysis SkillsPythonCC++C#AssemblySoftware Engineer Apprentice
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
Computer NetworkingSkills
SQL Server Management StudioAnalysis SkillsVisual StudioCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsJunior Software Engineer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
EngineeringFinancial ServicesSoftware DevelopmentSkills
Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsCustomer ServiceSQL QueryingData Analysis SkillsSQLSoftware Engineer
Edinburgh
Licenses & certifications
CompTIA Security+CompTIA A+CompTIA Network+Skills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementTypescriptReactProject Management MethodologyAgile
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What's the average time to fill a software engineer role?
The average time to fill a software engineer role is 54 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do software-engineers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a software engineer include: python, leadership and github.
What licenses or certifications are common for software-engineers?
Common licenses or certifications for software-engineers include: Java, Python and C#.
What are some job titles related to software-engineers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to software-engineers include: electronics and software design engineer, lead development product engineer and software engineer apprentice.
What level of education is common for a software engineer?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a software engineer in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a software engineer?
Most software-engineers have 7 years of professional experience.
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