How much does a Lead Software Engineer make in Fargo, ND? The average Lead Software Engineer salary in Fargo, ND is $158,060 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $143,669 and $176,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Lead Software Engineer

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Harnham - Hayward , CA
Founding Software Engineer $200,000 to $275,000 + San Francisco Bay Area (Remote) COMPANY A cutting ... Lead product development from MVP to full-scale deployment. * Work closely with product, design ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
... Software Engineer with Gen AI expertise to join our talented team in building cutting edge ... Be capable of acting as a technical lead in the company. Must Have * BS or higher in Computer ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
NJF Global Holdings Ltd - Austin , TX
A leading technology-driven trading firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive large ... Lead major technical initiatives and set engineering standards * Work closely with traders ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago
Bridger Photonics, Inc. - Bozeman , MT
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration. * Ensure the team has clear priorities and sufficient resources to execute development ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
LinkedIn - Mountain View , CA
As a Sr. Staff Software Engineer, you will have first-hand opportunities to advance one of the most ... lead for several concurrent key initiatives AI Infrastructure and defining the future of AI ...
LinkedIn - 44 days ago
The Field Service Engineer will install, troubleshoot, and maintain Cadence hardware emulation ... Strong hardware and software troubleshooting skills * Strong documentation skills * Must be able to ...
LinkedIn - 17 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Software Engineer in Fargo, ND. The base salary for Lead Software Engineer ranges from $143,669 to $176,300 with the average base salary of $158,060. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $152,688 to $191,970 with the average total cash compensation of $169,884.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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