250+ Software & IT Jobs in Detroit, MI

The cleanest local government pay anchor in this bundle is broad, not tech-specific: BLS reported a mean hourly wage of $33.27 for all workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro in May 2025. For software-specific context, the best authoritative proxy here is Michigan's software developer wage profile, with $93,040 at the 25th percentile, $112,740 median, and $137,660 at the 75th percentile. Recent local posting data for the broader Software, IT & Cybersecurity category centers on about $113k to $180k, while a GM early-career software engineer posting in Warren showed $100,000 to $140,000.

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Advertised pay

Across the 121 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $102,500 at the 25th percentile, $132,650 at the median and $153,750 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of September 7, 2026

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What our analysts see this month

Competitive market | next 3-6 months

Detroit is a workable but selective market for software, IT, and cybersecurity if you fit the region's strongest lanes: auto-linked engineering, embedded systems, cloud/infrastructure, and security. Over the last 90 days, the market showed more than 350 postings across more than 150 companies, and Michigan postings for this field were up 21.3% year over year even though statewide employment was essentially flat. That mix suggests real openings without a broad hiring boom. It is a harder market for entry-level and remote-only candidates because only about 10% of postings were entry level and about 10% were remote.

Best positioned: Mid-career candidates who can show production experience in Python or Java plus CI/CD, AWS, and local-industry relevance such as embedded, realtime, reliability, or security work have the best odds right now.

Main caution: Do not treat this as a generic remote software market; the local job mix leans automotive, transportation equipment manufacturing, IT services and consulting, motor vehicle manufacturing, and technology.

From the July 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 257 openings in this market. 10 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Ford: 22 open roles
2. HTC Global: 15 open roles
3. GM: 14 open roles
4. Bvteck: 8 open roles
5. Eccalon, LLC: 7 open roles
6. Motorsport Hackers: 7 open roles
7. Deloitte: 6 open roles
8. Affirm, Inc.: 5 open roles
9. Akkodis: 5 open roles
10. Astemo, Ltd.: 5 open roles

Where the openings are

• Detroit: 59
• Dearborn: 57
• Warren: 24
• Farmington Hills: 20
• Troy: 17
• Southfield: 14
• Plymouth: 10
• Novi: 7

Work arrangement

on-site 144 (56%), hybrid 89 (35%), remote 22 (9%)

Where the demand is

The center of gravity is still Detroit's industrial tech stack, not a broad consumer-internet market. In the local posting sample, the most active industries were automotive at about 20%, transportation equipment manufacturing at about 20%, IT services and consulting at about 15%, motor vehicle manufacturing at about 15%, and technology at about 15%. The named employer mix reinforces that pattern: Ford had more than 30 postings, while General Motors Corporation, General Motors Company, and HTC Global each had more than 20, but the market was still fragmented rather than dominated by one employer. The more specific near-term opportunities look concentrated in three places. First, embedded and autonomy-linked engineering is active: Latitude AI posted Detroit roles tied to realtime platforms, embedded networking, RTOS, security & lifecycle, and site reliability. Second, the contractor and integrator layer matters more here than many job seekers expect: Dearborn full-stack listings were concentrated at Stefanini, HTC Global Services, and Apex Systems. Third, connected security work shows up where software meets systems: HII Mission Technologies surfaced roles around mission software, firmware, and embedded systems security. That means your odds improve when you search by employer type and domain, not just by title. A candidate looking only for generic 'software engineer' roles will miss where local demand is actually densest.

• Auto, mobility, and embedded platform work (high): This is the clearest high-value lane. Local demand shows up in automotive-heavy industry mix and in fresh Detroit roles covering embedded software, embedded networking, realtime platforms, RTOS, and security & lifecycle work.
• IT services, consulting, and contractor channels (moderate): A meaningful share of real openings runs through integrators and staffing-led employers rather than only direct product teams. Dearborn full-stack demand clustered at Stefanini, HTC Global Services, and Apex Systems, and IT services/consulting accounted for about 15% of the local mix.
• Cybersecurity, reliability, and infrastructure-heavy roles (moderate): Security and reliability are smaller than pure software volume but strategically important. Local postings highlighted site reliability, security & lifecycle, mission software, firmware, and embedded systems security work.

Where to focus: If you can combine software skills with a local domain, focus first on embedded/platform work tied to auto and mobility, then use contractor and integrator channels as a second lane.

Roles worth searching next

• Firmware engineer: Detroit-region openings surfaced firmware alongside mission software and embedded systems security, which makes it a realistic bridge for software candidates comfortable close to hardware.
• Embedded systems engineer: Local openings tied to embedded networking, realtime platforms, and RTOS suggest a path for software engineers who want to move toward vehicle, robotics, or systems work.
• Computer network architect: BLS frames cloud technologies and network design as core knowledge areas, making this a reasonable infrastructure pivot for software, DevOps, and systems candidates.
• Cybersecurity governance or GRC analyst: The 2026 cyber environment is putting more weight on governance, supply-chain risk, auditability, and risk-informed business decisions, which creates room for technical people to pivot into compliance-heavy work.

What postings ask for

• Python (table_stakes | immediate): Python showed up in about 35% of local postings, making it the single clearest common language signal in this market snapshot. Who: Developers, QA automation candidates, and infrastructure-minded engineers.
• Java plus CI/CD (table_stakes | immediate): Java appeared in about 25% of local postings and CI/CD in about 20%, which suggests employers want candidates who can both write code and move it through delivery pipelines. Who: Entry-level and mid-career software applicants targeting enterprise and auto-adjacent teams.
• AWS and Git (differentiator | immediate): AWS and Git each appeared in about 15% of local postings, so they are not enough on their own, but they help convert a language-only profile into a deployable engineering profile. Who: Candidates moving from coding into platform, DevOps, or cloud-connected work.
• C++ with RTOS or embedded networking (premium | immediate): Detroit-specific openings from Latitude AI emphasized embedded software, embedded networking, realtime platforms, and RTOS, which is a strong local premium signal for low-level systems work. Who: Mid-career engineers, automotive candidates, and anyone pivoting from electronics or systems backgrounds.
• Security lifecycle and cyber governance (premium | near-term): Local openings included security & lifecycle leadership, while 2026 guidance puts more emphasis on governance, supply-chain risk, and AI-aware controls under the updated NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. Who: Security engineers, platform leads, and software engineers working in regulated or safety-critical environments.
• AI-assisted development and prompt/evaluation skills (differentiator | near-term): As of 2026, 84% of developers use or plan to use AI tools, prompt engineering is described as a key optimization skill, and AI-savvy entry-level roles were cited at $90K–$130K versus $65K–$85K for more traditional development jobs. Who: Software engineers who want to raise productivity without moving into data-first roles.

Questions about this market

What do Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

The cleanest local government pay anchor in this bundle is broad, not tech-specific: BLS reported a mean hourly wage of $33.27 for all workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro in May 2025. For software-specific context, the best authoritative proxy here is Michigan's software developer wage profile, with $93,040 at the 25th percentile, $112,740 median, and $137,660 at the 75th percentile. Recent local posting data for the broader Software, IT & Cybersecurity category centers on about $113k to $180k, while a GM early-career software engineer posting in Warren showed $100,000 to $140,000. This is a good-paying market, but the stronger pay signals are coming from software engineering, security, and senior platform work rather than from the whole category evenly. Michigan's mean offered salary on new openings in this field was about $102,264 in July 2026, based on a sample of n=903, which is well above the Michigan all-occupations offered-salary figure of about $74,845.

Where is demand for Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI concentrated?

The center of gravity is still Detroit's industrial tech stack, not a broad consumer-internet market. In the local posting sample, the most active industries were automotive at about 20%, transportation equipment manufacturing at about 20%, IT services and consulting at about 15%, motor vehicle manufacturing at about 15%, and technology at about 15%. The named employer mix reinforces that pattern: Ford had more than 30 postings, while General Motors Corporation, General Motors Company, and HTC Global each had more than 20, but the market was still fragmented rather than dominated by one employer. The more specific near-term opportunities look concentrated in three places. First, embedded and autonomy-linked engineering is active: Latitude AI posted Detroit roles tied to realtime platforms, embedded networking, RTOS, security & lifecycle, and site reliability. Second, the contractor and integrator layer matters more here than many job seekers expect: Dearborn full-stack listings were concentrated at Stefanini, HTC Global Services, and Apex Systems. Third, connected security work shows up where software meets systems: HII Mission Technologies surfaced roles around mission software, firmware, and embedded systems security. That means your odds improve when you search by employer type and domain, not just by title. A candidate looking only for generic 'software engineer' roles will miss where local demand is actually densest.

Which employers are hiring the most Software, IT & Cybersecurity talent in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI?

Recent postings show the most activity from Ford (more than 30 postings), General Motors Corporation (more than 20 postings), HTC Global (more than 20 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Software, IT & Cybersecurity roles in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 10% are remote and 40% hybrid, with 50% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

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