High-paying software engineering jobs in Belfast

Software engineering focuses on the development, design, and maintenance of software systems. Engineers in this field create applications and services for various platforms and environments. They often collaborate with other professionals, applying problem-solving skills and programming knowledge to build reliable software solutions.


The 85 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £37,764 and £75,284 per year. Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Principal Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Belfast.

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Updated Jul 15, 2026
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Belfast, NIR
Northern Ireland
Job postings (Belfast)

Principal Software Engineer

Belfast

£75,284 per year

Northern Ireland

£72,960 per year

AI Developer

Belfast

£71,590 per year

Northern Ireland

£71,590 per year

Solution Architect

Belfast

£68,928 per year

Northern Ireland

£61,739 per year

Technical Lead

Belfast

£59,967 per year

Northern Ireland

£55,374 per year

Full Stack Developer

Belfast

£59,294 per year

Northern Ireland

£60,005 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Belfast

£52,387 per year

Northern Ireland

£51,654 per year

Data Engineer

Belfast

£43,751 per year

Northern Ireland

£47,922 per year

Java Developer

Belfast

£41,525 per year

Northern Ireland

£41,613 per year

Software Engineer

Belfast

£37,764 per year

Northern Ireland

£37,630 per year

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