Market Pulse · Market Report

What skills does the market require for Software Engineer?

This analysis shows which skills are most frequently required in current job postings for Software Engineer — evaluated from 150 postings (nationwide), source: Federal Employment Agency.

150
Postings evaluated · nationwide
6
Skills identified
33,3%
Peak demand
Demand · nationwide

Most in-demand skills

Share of nationwide evaluated postings that explicitly mention the skill.

1
C++ 33,3%
2
Git 28%
3
Python 26%
4
Embedded Systems 16,7%
5
JavaScript 15,3%
6
Linux 15,3%
Technical core Tools / Software
Trend

Where demand is heading

Trend analysis from Q4 2026
We are still gathering the necessary history — trend data will appear automatically once sufficient time series are available.
Salary

Median salary nationwide

Median for occupation family IT & Data

6.097 € / month
Q25 5.552,75 €
Q75 6.583 €
Source: Entgeltatlas of the Federal Employment Agency
Common gaps

These skills are missing from many profiles

Highly in demand — and rarely evidenced in most CVs for Software Engineer.

C++ 33,3% in demand
Frequently required, rarely evidenced in CVs.
Git 28% in demand
Frequently required, rarely evidenced in CVs.
Python 26% in demand
Frequently required, rarely evidenced in CVs.
Embedded Systems 16,7% in demand
Frequently required, rarely evidenced in CVs.
JavaScript 15,3% in demand
Frequently required, rarely evidenced in CVs.

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