Software Developer Jobs in Arlington, TX
GM Financial anchors software developer hiring in Arlington, with a long list of engineering openings at its Embarcadero office in southeast Arlington, from intern to engineering manager. Here are the current openings, followed by who is hiring, what it pays and how to get in.
Current software developer Openings in Arlington, TX
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Software Developer Work in Arlington
Most people know Arlington for the GM assembly plant on East Abram Street and the stadiums along Nolan Ryan Expressway, but the city's steadiest developer hiring comes from finance and healthcare back offices. GM Financial, the automaker's lending arm, staffs its Arlington AOC office at 4001 Embarcadero with software development engineers, site reliability engineers and engineering managers, much of it C#, .NET and Azure work, and it posts several software engineering internships each fall. Texas Health Resources keeps its corporate headquarters on East Lamar Boulevard in north Arlington, where its information services group supports the hospital system's clinical and business applications.
Because Arlington sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, local developers also commute to tech offices in Irving and Fort Worth along SH 360 and I-30, so the Arlington market is best read as one slice of a larger DFW one. Hybrid schedules are common, and on-site days usually mean a drive rather than transit, since the city has no fixed-route bus.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Software Developers
These Arlington employers hire developers or run the technology teams where development work sits:
- GM Financial - the auto lender posts Software Development Engineer I, II and III, lead, manager and intern roles at its Arlington AOC office on Embarcadero.
- Texas Health Resources - the health system's East Lamar Boulevard headquarters hires into an Information Services and Technology job family that covers application work.
- Arlington ISD - the district recruits technology professionals for its central administration on East Lamar Boulevard.
Software Developer Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $80,000 to $95,000 a year for junior developers and new graduates.
- Experienced: roughly $105,000 to $140,000 a year with three to six years on a production stack.
- Senior or lead: about $145,000 to $190,000 a year for lead engineers and engineering managers.
These are estimates. Nationally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics put the software developer median at $135,980 in May 2025, with the lowest tenth under $82,460, and Arlington employers do not post pay on these roles. Stack depth in .NET, Java or cloud platforms, on-call duties, and whether the role is at a lender or a hospital system all move the number.
How to Become a Software Developer in Arlington
The most common route is a computer science or software engineering degree, and UT Arlington's College of Engineering is the local pipeline, with seven departments and 12 bachelor's programs on campus. Tarrant County College offers a Programming AAS at its Southeast Campus on Southeast Parkway, the only TCC campus in Arlington, and Arlington ISD students can start in the information technology cluster at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. Texas does not license software developers; employers screen on projects, code samples and technical interviews.
What the Job Involves
A software developer writes, tests and maintains code, breaks features into tasks, reviews teammates' pull requests, fixes defects and ships changes on a release schedule. Most teams work in agile sprints with Git, automated tests and a CI pipeline, and developers work closely with QA, product owners and the operations engineers who keep systems running.
Skills Employers Look For
- A core language such as C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
- .NET or a comparable framework for building APIs and services
- SQL and relational database fundamentals
- Git, code review and automated testing
- Cloud basics, especially Azure or AWS
- Clear communication inside an agile team
Career Path and Advancement
In Arlington the ladder is visible in GM Financial's own postings: intern, Software Development Engineer I, II and III, lead engineer, then software engineering manager and AVP. Developers who pick up cloud and reliability skills can also move sideways into site reliability or DevOps roles, and the wider DFW market along SH 360 adds architect and principal tracks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be a software developer in Texas?
No. Texas does not license software developers. Arlington employers hire on degrees, project work and technical interviews instead of any state credential.
How much do software developers make in Arlington?
Estimates run about $80,000 to $95,000 for junior developers, $105,000 to $140,000 with experience, and $145,000 or more for leads. The national median was $135,980 in May 2025, and Arlington employers rarely post pay on developer roles.
Who hires software developers in Arlington?
GM Financial is the largest, with developer, lead and intern openings at its Embarcadero office. Texas Health Resources and Arlington ISD also hire technology staff at their East Lamar Boulevard offices, and many residents commute to tech jobs in Irving or Fort Worth.
Are there software developer internships in Arlington?
Yes. GM Financial posts several Intern - Software Development Engineer roles at its Arlington office each fall. Students at UT Arlington and other DFW schools can apply, so watch for postings early in the school year.
Can you work as a software developer remotely in Arlington?
Often partly. Many Arlington developer postings are hybrid, with some days on site, so plan on a car commute to Embarcadero, East Lamar or a DFW office on in-office days.
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