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Explore open positions for Fortran developers, administrators, analysts, operators, and more.
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Employers hiring for people with expertise in Fortran also frequently require knowledge of C++, Java, Unix, and Assembly. This is based on data from over 95 Fortran listings.
Based on 51 job openings, the average salary for Fortran professionals is $141,455. Specific salaries vary depending on experience and role.
Fortran expertise is in demand globally. These are the 5 countries with the most Fortran job listings.
Fortran, introduced in the 1950s, is one of the oldest high-level programming languages and was designed specifically for scientific and numerical computing. It became foundational in engineering and research environments.
Fortran is still actively used today in high-performance computing, scientific research, aerospace, and energy industries. Many legacy systems continue to rely on Fortran for complex numerical models that are costly and risky to rewrite.
The demand for Fortran professionals remains steady. Companies like UNSW, Blue Origin, NVIDIA, and Northrop Grumman together with 60 more are actively hiring in the space.
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