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 197 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between £47,538 and £75,067 per year. Principal Software Engineer, Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Bristol.

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Updated Sept 30, 2026
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Bristol, ENG
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Job postings (Bristol)

Solution Architect

Bristol

£75,067 per year

England

£78,475 per year

Software Architect

Bristol

£69,390 per year

England

£72,526 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Bristol

£65,900 per year

England

£69,729 per year

Platform Engineer

Bristol

£64,330 per year

England

£69,792 per year

Technical Lead

Bristol

£63,017 per year

England

£66,791 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Bristol

£62,942 per year

England

£70,521 per year

Data Engineer

Bristol

£61,252 per year

England

£63,129 per year

Full Stack Developer

Bristol

£53,486 per year

England

£57,942 per year

Integration Engineer

Bristol

£49,470 per year

England

£52,829 per year

Software Engineer

Bristol

£47,538 per year

England

£50,976 per year

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