Software engineer hiring in the rest of Asia-Pacific picks up, but stays steady week to week
1,328 roles are open across 463 companies, and new postings are up 4% over the last 30 days. The weekly pace has held close to last month's high rather than climbing further.
is what the typical role asks for. 8% ask for 10 years or more.
60% of open roles state years393 new roles in the last 30 days, against 379 the 30 days before, at the same companies.
Companies read for 60 days or moreat 463 companies hiring in the Rest of Asia-Pacific.
Issue of 2 November 2026This week's read
There are 1,328 open software engineer roles across 463 companies in the rest of Asia-Pacific right now. New postings rose 4% over the last 30 days compared with the 30 days before. A role stays open for a median of 38 days, so there is time to apply once you see something you want.
Week by week, hiring has been fairly flat. The busiest week was 12 October with 112 new roles, and the most recent week, 26 October, had 110. That is a small dip from the peak, not a new surge, so the pace this week looks like a continuation rather than a jump.
NVIDIA has the most open roles, with 58, followed by Deloitte SEA at 33, PWC at 30 and Cadence at 29. Even so, the eight biggest employers together hold only 18% of all open roles, so most of the hiring in this market sits outside the largest names.
Experience requirements are moderate overall. The median minimum asked for is 5 years, and only 8% of postings want 10 or more. Python is the most named skill, showing up in 35% of postings. Remote work is rare here, making up just 6% of open roles, so most jobs expect you on site.
On seniority, mid-level titles make up the largest share of postings at 47%, with senior titles at 26%. Junior, lead and principal titles fill out the rest. If you are early career, junior openings are a smaller slice of the market, so it is worth widening your search to mid-level titles that may still fit your experience.
What this means for you
Three things you can act on this week
- Apply within the 38-day window
Roles stay open a median of 38 days. Move quickly once you spot a posting that fits, rather than waiting to see if more similar roles appear.
- You don't need 10 years
Only 8% of postings ask for 10 or more years of experience. The median minimum is 5 years, so mid-level engineers are well placed to apply.
- Don't expect remote by default
Just 6% of open roles are remote. If location flexibility matters to you, check each listing closely rather than assuming it is an option.
Momentum
New Engineering roles each week
Last 30 days: 393 new roles, against 379 the 30 days before (+4%). Each week counts the same companies, and a role counts as new only in the week it was posted, so a careers site we start reading never shows up as growth.
See the numbers
| Week starting | New roles |
|---|---|
| 7 Sep | 103 |
| 14 Sep | 86 |
| 21 Sep | 78 |
| 28 Sep | 88 |
| 5 Oct | 89 |
| 12 Oct | 112 |
| 19 Oct | 105 |
| 26 Oct | 110 |
Who is hiring
The companies with the most open Engineering roles
463 companies are hiring. The top eight hold 18% of the open roles.
| Company | Open roles | Change in new roles |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA | 58 | |
| Deloitte SEA | 33 | |
| PWC | 30 | |
| Cadence | 29 | |
| DXC Technology | 25 | |
| Microsoft | 25 | |
| Celestica International | 21 | |
| CTBC Holding | 20 |
Change compares new roles in the last 30 days with the 30 days before, shown where a company posted 25 or more in the earlier 30 days. Staffing agencies are left out. A company name links to its Ashney company page where there is one.
What they ask for
The technology Engineering roles ask for most
Ask Rate is the share of roles that name a skill, from 1,252 postings read in full. Ways of working (methods such as Agile, tools such as Jira) are listed apart; office tools and soft skills are left out.
Ways of working
Industries named most: Financial services 4%, Semiconductors 3%, Fintech 3%. Certifications named: Salesforce Certified Platform Developer 1%. 6% of open roles say they are remote.
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