As of 13 November 2026, 8 companies have 45 openings for software engineers in Chennai on Jobs Hindustan, read straight from their own careers sites. Amazon (21), Citi (10) and Applied Materials (5) have the most. 1 is open to freshers. We rebuild this list every morning.
Companies hiring software engineers today
| Company | Openings | Also hiring in | Latest opening | For freshers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazonTechnology & E-commerce | 21 | Bengaluru, Hyderabad | Software Development Engineer, Alexa Connections | 1 |
| CitiBanking & Financial Services | 10 | Pune, Gurugram | Apps Dev Intmd Programmer Analyst - C11 - CHENNAI | — |
| Applied MaterialsSemiconductors | 5 | Bengaluru, Mumbai | C++ Software Engineer III | — |
| CaterpillarEngineering & Manufacturing | 3 | Bengaluru | Senior Software Engineer AI - Connectivity | — |
| ToastSoftware | 3 | Bengaluru | Staff Software Engineer | — |
| IBMTechnology & Consulting | 1 | Bengaluru, Hyderabad | Application Developer-IT Service Management | — |
| AstraZenecaHealthcare & Pharma | 1 | — | Director - Software Engineering | — |
| AptivAutomotive Technology | 1 | Bengaluru | Member of Technical Staff – NextGen RTOS V&V Testing | — |
Software engineer jobs in other cities
Bengaluru (587) · Hyderabad (155) · Pune (92) · All of India (972)
Experience companies ask for
| Experience | Openings |
|---|---|
| Freshers and interns | 1 |
| Up to 2 years | 2 |
| 3 to 5 years | 22 |
| 6 to 9 years | 10 |
| 10 years or more | 6 |
| Not stated in the advert | 4 |
What software engineers are paid
Most employers in India leave the salary out of the advert: none of these 45 openings states one, so we don't show a typical figure. To see what an offer means each month, try our CTC to in-hand salary calculator.
Skills employers ask for
The skills named most often in these adverts: Java (40%), AWS (31%), Python (29%), Machine learning (29%), CI/CD (27%), C++ (24%), Agile (22%), Generative AI (20%), Kubernetes (20%), Docker (18%), Microservices (18%), SQL (16%).
Latest software engineer openings
Application Developer-IT Service Management
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NewSenior Software Engineer AI - Connectivity
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NewC++ Software Engineer III
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Design, develop, and maintain complex software solutions for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Equipment Automation (EA)
- Chennai
- 10+ yrs
Director - Software Engineering
AstraZeneca
In this role, you will shape and deliver in-house products that help our scientists move faster from discovery to delivery, ultimately improving outcomes for patients.
- Chennai
- 10+ yrs
Apps Dev Intmd Programmer Analyst - C11 - CHENNAI
Citi
Utilize knowledge of applications development procedures and concepts, and basic knowledge of other technical areas to identify and define necessary system enhancements, including using…
- Chennai
- Hybrid
- 2+ yrs
C++ Developer
Applied Materials
Design, prototype and develop moderately complex software solutions for semiconductor equipment components and devices.
- Chennai
- 2+ yrs
How we count
Every morning we read the official careers sites of 103 employers and sort each opening by its job title. This page counts the openings that we class as software engineer roles from their job titles with Chennai as the first location. A job advertised in several cities is counted once, under the first city it lists, and titles we can't place are left out, so the real number can be a little higher. Read how we check every job.
Questions people ask
Which company is hiring the most software engineers in Chennai?
Amazon, with 21 openings today. Citi (10) and Applied Materials (5) come next.
Are there software engineer jobs for freshers in Chennai?
Yes. 1 of today's 45 openings is an internship or entry-level role. See all fresher jobs.
How many companies are hiring software engineers in Chennai?
8 companies, with 45 openings between them.
How often is this list updated?
Every morning. We read each employer's careers site again, add new openings and take closed ones off. This page was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.
Jobs Hindustan lists openings from employers' own careers sites. We are not a recruiter and never charge job seekers: you apply on the employer's website.