Technology
Billings Tech Jobs: 129 Software Development Roles Now Hiring
Postings show dozens of IT roles and over 129 software development positions available now in the Greater Billings Area.
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Billings lists between 43 and 53 Information Technology jobs along with more than 129 software development roles in the Greater Billings Area.
The local tech sector grew 18 percent in 2022 and now supports more than 2,000 high-paying positions that generate an estimated $500 million annually. Billings ranks among CompTIA’s top 20 tech cities in the United States for 2023, and the industry has expanded 78 percent over the past decade while growing seven times faster than the overall Montana economy.
Entry-level roles and pay ranges
Entry-level positions such as IT Support Technician and Systems Administrator appear regularly and pay between $18 and $37 per hour. Many of these openings ask for an Associate’s degree or two to four years of experience. Broader technology jobs in the city start as low as $15 per hour for computer technicians and reach $125,730 annually for a Data Warehouse Engineer III at First Interstate Bank.
Job seekers can also find openings at Rocky Vista University for business analysts and at Peraton for customer technical specialists. Average tech salaries in Billings fall between $75,000 and $87,000 depending on the role.
Specialized cybersecurity and AI positions
Higher-paying work exists in cybersecurity and AI. The FBI lists Cybersecurity Special Agent roles at $103,000 to $133,000, while Senior Endpoint Engineer positions pay between $100,000 and $120,000. Growth in cybersecurity has ranged from 18 to 36 percent in recent measurements.
Professionals can prepare through programs at Montana State University Billings, Rocky Mountain College, and University of Providence. Coworking space at Rock31 Entrepreneurship Center, launched in 2022, offers workspace starting at $150 per month. Listings appear on Indeed and LinkedIn, and events such as the Big Sky Tech Conference and Billings AI Symposium provide networking opportunities. Job seekers should match their experience against listed requirements and review postings on those platforms for current openings.