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Omitron, Inc.

Lead Software Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$150K - $185K/yr

Coordinate integration and testing activities with DevOps engineers and test teams * Prepare and ... Voluntary Life Insurance Company Overview: Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information ...

Lockheed Martin

Ground Software Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

We are looking for software engineers to craft and build innovative solutions for our customers ... volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • ...

Lockheed Martin

Ground Software Engineer

Littleton, CO · On-site

We are looking for software engineers to craft and build innovative solutions for our customers ... volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • ...

Lockheed Martin

... volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • ... Testing/DevOps • Experience working in Agile teams using SAFe, Scrum, Kanban or other ...

TallGrass

AI System Developer I

Lakewood, CO · On-site

Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off * Identity theft ... Foundational development experience in modern software engineering languages and environments ...

MiTek, Inc.

Software Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO · On-site

$108K - $150K/yr

Experience with Azure DevOps * Experience with Entity Framework In compliance with the Equal Pay ... Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off * Day One ...

MiTek USA Inc

Software Engineer

Greenwood Village, CO · On-site +1

$108K - $150K/yr

Experience with Azure DevOps * Experience with Entity Framework In compliance with the Equal Pay ... Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off * Day One ...

Lockheed Martin

Software Engineer III

Littleton, CO · On-site

$58.50 - $78.75/hr

The new Software Engineer will support the LE2 Program for Electrical Ground Support Equipment ... work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Learn more about Lockheed Martin ...

Lockheed Martin

Software Engineer III

Littleton, CO · On-site

$58.50 - $78.75/hr

The new Software Engineer will support the LE2 Program for Electrical Ground Support Equipment ... work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Learn more about Lockheed Martin ...

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How much do software developer volunteer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for software developer volunteer in Colorado is $117,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,600.00 and $136,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and responsibilities can a Software Developer Volunteer expect to work on?

As a Software Developer Volunteer, you may contribute to a wide range of projects, including building or improving websites, developing software tools, or automating tasks for nonprofit organizations or community initiatives. Your responsibilities could involve coding, debugging, documentation, and collaborating with other volunteers or team members during the software development life cycle. Many organizations encourage volunteers to propose their own ideas or take initiative on projects, giving you the opportunity to expand your skills and portfolio. You can also expect to attend virtual or in-person meetings, participate in code reviews, and work in an agile or project-based environment. This hands-on experience provides real-world learning, networking, and growth opportunities while making a meaningful impact.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Software Developer Volunteer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Software Developer Volunteer, you need solid programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript, as well as problem-solving abilities and a fundamental understanding of software development principles. Familiarity with version control systems like Git and exposure to collaboration platforms such as GitHub or Bitbucket are typically expected; relevant certifications or project experience can be advantageous. Strong communication, teamwork, and initiative are standout soft skills in a volunteer setting. These skills and qualities are crucial for effectively contributing to projects, learning from peers, and supporting organizational goals with limited resources.

What is a Software Developer Volunteer job?

A Software Developer Volunteer is an unpaid role where individuals contribute their programming skills to support a cause, organization, or project. Volunteers may help develop software, fix bugs, improve existing systems, or create new applications. This role provides valuable experience, enhances technical skills, and allows developers to give back to the community. It can be a great opportunity for students, career changers, or professionals looking to gain hands-on experience.

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Infographic showing various Software Developer Volunteer job openings in Colorado as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,607 per year, or $56.5 per hour.
Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

SparkFun Electronics

Niwot, CO • On-site

$85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

About SparkFun

Since 2003, has been helping turn ideas into reality – whether you’re creating a smart weather station, exploring the frontier of machine learning, building a robot for school or prototyping your first (or tenth) product. No matter your vision or skill level, our open source components, resources and online tutorials are designed to broaden access to innovative technology and make the road to a finished project shorter.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. SparkFun offers an abundance of opportunities to learn new skills from other Funions, in addition to many other benefits and perks.

About the Department

SparkFun's Engineering Department is responsible for the elaboration, design and development of SparkFun’s original products. This includes microprocessor boards, sensor system breakout boards and everything in-between. In our web-store, if the PCB is red, it was produced by the SparkFun Engineering team.

The Engineering department focuses on team collaboration and success, developing users centered products in a highly cooperative, communicative and transparent manner.

Open Source and its associated community are key values for SparkFun, and a key part of all our software efforts. All embedded software is open source and community driven. SparkFun developed technology is given back to the community through updates or complete open source projects.

If you like the sound of our Engineering team and want to hack on the software that powers our embedded products, this team is your home.

SparkFun's Next Software Engineer

SparkFun is looking to add a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team to design, create and maintain the software delivered with our single board computer products. The Software Engineer is an important role within SparkFun, developing and delivering key functionality to the products and solutions we create for our customers.

Working closely with other members of our Engineering team, the Software Engineer is responsible for the software components of the products we build – ranging from sensors, microprocessors and single board computers.

The Software Engineer is a member of SparkFun’s Engineering team, reporting to the Engineering Department Manager.

The right candidate collaboratively works with a variety of internal and external customers, as well as other members of the Engineering team to develop software components for SparkFun products. Following a user-centered design approach, the Software Engineer ensures the design, development and delivery of a software solution that not only meets functional needs, but user desires and skill levels.

Essential Job Functions
  • Research, design and implement software solutions for microcontrollers and single board computers
  • Develop cross platform solutions that operate across a wide variety microcontroller environments
  • Work closely with hardware engineers to develop software solutions that seamlessly work with new products.
  • Describe the developed functionality through documentation, tutorials, and examples.
  • Work as a key member of a cross-functional product development team.
  • Work closely with the open source software community, collaborating with larger products, as well as supporting SparkFun created solutions.
  • Meet with internal customers and facilitate the creation of requirements and user stories 

  • Facilitate the elaboration of customer requirements into development user stories and acceptance tests

Requirements

Requirements
  • Expert in MicroPython and Python development
  • Experience with the Arduino development ecosystem
  • Experience with embedded C/C++ development.
  • Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (I2C, I2S, SPI)
  • Experience with robotics and educational robot platforms.
  • Experience with network development, and internet-of-things network patterns and protocols.
  • Familiarity with DIY projects that involve electronics, microcontrollers, single board computers and programming.
  • Familiarity with user-centric software development
  • 3+ years software experience
  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications 
(not required)

  • Experience with Open Source software and community driven development
  • Experience with version control software, tools and methodologies (git, github.com)

Benefits

SparkFun Benefits & Perks

At SparkFun, we ask a lot of our employees, and that’s why we give so much in return. Here are just some of the benefits:

  • Competitive salary (salary range for this position is $80-85k per year)
  • Medical/dental/vision plan
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
  • A casual dress code for you
  • Dogs - yes, we bring dogs to work
  • Full gym with climbing wall. If that’s not your style we offer a monthly gym stipend
  • We have a great employee discount and opportunities to create and share content with the SparkFun community
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid time to volunteer
  • EcoPass (public transportation pass)
  • Summer BBQs, work parties, and more!