Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Updated November 4, 2026

Find software engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates from company career pages, all in one list, including roles that never reach LinkedIn or Indeed. Employers also post this role as Software Developer, Software Development Engineer (SDE), Programmer and Member of Technical Staff.

Latest Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates at a glance

Companies hiring
IBS, Anduril Industries, ENBD, Vertiv, Wynn Al Marjan Island and AVEVA Solutions India
Cities
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah
Work setup
On-site
Levels
Internship to lead
Job types
Full-time
Skills in demand
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST, Hive, distributed systems, CI/CD, Docker

Based on the newest listings. Not every posting states pay, level, or skills.

About Software Engineer jobs

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the code behind a product, from new features to fixes in production. Postings usually name the team, the main languages, and whether the work leans toward backend, frontend, or infrastructure.

Also posted as

  • Software Developer
  • Software Development Engineer (SDE)
  • Programmer
  • Member of Technical Staff
  • Founding Engineer
  • Applications Developer

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Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates: questions

Where can I find Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates?

JobLookout collects Software Engineer openings in the United Arab Emirates from company career pages and puts them in one list, including roles that never get posted on LinkedIn or Indeed. Open a role and apply on the company's career page.

Which companies have Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates?

Recent listings include roles at IBS, Anduril Industries, ENBD, Vertiv, Wynn Al Marjan Island and AVEVA Solutions India. The company name is on every listing, so you always know who is hiring.

Where in the United Arab Emirates are Software Engineer jobs?

Recent listings are in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.

Are there remote Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates?

Most recent listings are on-site. Remote roles appear when companies post them, and the work-mode filter narrows the list to remote only.

What skills do Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates ask for?

Skills that come up most in recent listings: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST, Hive, distributed systems, CI/CD, Docker. Each posting lists its own requirements, so read the full description before you apply.

What job titles count as Software Engineer?

This list groups related titles, including Software Developer, Software Development Engineer (SDE), Programmer, Member of Technical Staff, Founding Engineer and Applications Developer, so you are not searching one keyword at a time.

Can I find entry-level or senior Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates?

Recent listings range from internship to lead. Experience level is a filter, from intern and new grad through entry, mid, senior, lead, and director, so you only see Software Engineer roles at your level.

Are there part-time, contract, or internship Software Engineer roles in the United Arab Emirates?

Employment type is its own filter: full-time, part-time, contract, and internship. Pick the one you want and the rest drop out of your list.

Are these only jobs in the United Arab Emirates?

Yes. This page is Software Engineer openings located in the United Arab Emirates, including remote roles that still require the United Arab Emirates.

Can I see Software Engineer jobs in other countries?

Yes. Software Engineer jobs are also listed for United States, India, Canada, United Kingdom, Poland and Singapore. You can switch the country at any time.

What should I check in a Software Engineer job posting?

Worth checking before you apply: the team and the product, not only the word engineer; whether the stack in the posting matches work you have done; on-call, timezone, and office expectations written under the title.

How do I apply to Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates?

Open a role from your list and follow its apply link to the company's career page. You complete the application there.

How often are Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates updated?

This page refreshes every hour, and new openings are added as they appear on company career pages. Sort the full list by date to see the newest first.

Do I need an account to browse Software Engineer jobs in the United Arab Emirates?

No. You can open the list, read a role, and apply on the company site without an account. An account is only used for saved jobs, Copilot, and the resume tools.

Can JobLookout help with my resume for Software Engineer jobs?

Yes. Paid plans include resume tools, including tailoring your resume to a specific posting before you apply.

What roles are similar to Software Engineer?

Similar roles include Backend Engineer, Frontend Engineer, Full Stack Engineer, Software Architect and Engineering Manager.