High-paying software engineering jobs in Bristol

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 193 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £47,642 and £74,674 per year. Principal Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Bristol.

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Updated Sept 15, 2026
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Bristol, ENG
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Job postings (Bristol)

Solution Architect

Bristol

£74,674 per year

England

£78,036 per year

Software Architect

Bristol

£69,370 per year

England

£72,006 per year

Platform Engineer

Bristol

£64,745 per year

England

£70,363 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Bristol

£64,172 per year

England

£69,452 per year

Technical Lead

Bristol

£63,874 per year

England

£66,900 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Bristol

£63,118 per year

England

£70,462 per year

Data Engineer

Bristol

£60,583 per year

England

£62,891 per year

Full Stack Developer

Bristol

£53,129 per year

England

£57,428 per year

Integration Engineer

Bristol

£49,470 per year

England

£52,675 per year

Software Engineer

Bristol

£47,642 per year

England

£50,851 per year

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