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University of Maine

Research Engineer II

Orono, ME · On-site

$85K/yr

Typical hiring salary for this soft-money funded position is up to $85,000. Please review the Research Engineer II for more information. About the University: The University of Maine is a community ...

Ion Networking

IT Support Engineer - Level 1

Windham, ME · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Summary As an IT Support Engineer - Level 1 , you will be the first point of contact for users ... Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, strong problem-solving abilities, and outstanding customer ...

Ion Networking

IT Support Engineer - Level 1

Windham, ME · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Summary As an IT Support Engineer - Level 1 , you will be the first point of contact for users ... Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, strong problem-solving abilities, and outstanding customer ...

Ion Networking

IT Support Engineer - Level 1

Windham, ME · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Summary As an IT Support Engineer - Level 1 , you will be the first point of contact for users ... Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, strong problem-solving abilities, and outstanding customer ...

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How much do soft engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for soft engineer in Maine is $112,180.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,400.00 and $146,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Soft Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectSoft EngineerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, certifications varyBachelor's in CS or related field, certifications vary
Work EnvironmentCollaborative teams, project-based tasks, often in tech companiesDesign, develop, and implement software solutions, similar environments
Industry UsageCommonly used in tech firms, startups, and large enterprisesWidely used across industries, including tech, finance, and healthcare
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for roles involving system design and architectureCompared for coding, application development, and programming tasks

While both Soft Engineers and Software Developers work in software creation, Soft Engineers often focus on system architecture, design, and integration, whereas Software Developers primarily concentrate on coding and building applications. The roles overlap significantly, but Soft Engineers may have a broader scope involving system-level thinking.

What cities in Maine are hiring for Soft Engineer jobs?

Cities in Maine with the most Soft Engineer job openings:

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Infographic showing various Soft Engineer job openings in Maine as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,180 per year, or $53.9 per hour.

Software Engineer - Python - Ubuntu Pro client - graduate level

Portland, ME • On-site

Canonical
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Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. They are hiring a Software Engineer to develop, test, and release improvements to the Ubuntu Pro client, ensuring quality and stability while collaborating with various teams and users.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high quality code, with unit and functional tests, to create new features
• Debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
• Review code produced by other engineers
• Discuss ideas and investigate to find good solutions
• Work from home, with global travel 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• Extensive experience with Python on Linux
• Interest in and experience with two or more of the following: Ubuntu Linux systems administration, continuous integration, end-system contract management, Debian packaging, working with public or on premise clouds
• Excellent Python skills
• Previous contributions to open source Python projects being an advantage
• Experience in configuring apt
• Knowledge of deb packaging and general system administration
• Passionate about the Ubuntu project and its values
• Ability to work with a distributed team
• Ability to write high quality code, with unit and functional tests
• Ability to debug issues and produce high quality code to fix them
• Ability to review code produced by other engineers
• Ability to discuss ideas and investigate to find good solutions
• Curious, flexible, articulate, and accountable
• Value soft skills and are passionate, enterprising, thoughtful, and self-motivated
Preferred:
• Experience engaging with the open source community
Company:
Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, delivers trusted open source for everyone and provides security, support and services to enterprises. Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in London, GBR, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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