Sallie Mae

Engineer III

Sallie Mae$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C#.
  • Experience in developing and deploying software in production environments.
  • Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
  • Strong skills in debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving.
  • Effective communication skills with a collaborative approach.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience (preferred).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Design, code, test, and deploy reliable and scalable software solutions.
  • Take ownership of moderately complex features or services.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to develop customer-focused features.
  • Maintain high standards of code quality through code reviews and unit testing.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues across the software stack.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off and floating holidays along with 12 observed Federal Holidays.
  • Financial well-being support and a 401k with employer match.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs.
  • Access to on-site fitness centers and gym subsidies for other locations.
  • Tuition reimbursement and family scholarship programs.
Full Job Description
What You'll Contribute

The Engineer III will be responsible for owning technically challenging work, collaborate cross-functionally, and contribute to designing, building, and maintaining scalable software systems.

What You'll Do
  • Design, code, test, and deploy robust software solutions with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Take ownership of moderately complex features or services.
  • Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and designers to build features that solve real customer problems.
  • Contribute to and uphold high standards of code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.
  • Analyze and resolve technical issues across the software stack. Troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable fixes.


The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What You Have

Minimum education, skills and experience required.
  • Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, C#).
  • Experience developing and deploying software in a production environment.
  • Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design).
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude.


Preferred education, skills, and experience.
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.


Feeling your best helps you do your best:
Our benefits take care of the whole you-so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
  • Competitive base salaries
  • Bonus incentives
  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
  • Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
  • Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
  • Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
  • Career development and training opportunities


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About Sallie Mae

Sallie Mae is a publicly traded U.S. corporation that provides consumer banking. Its nature has changed dramatically since it was set up in 1973. At first, it was a government entity that serviced federal education loans. It then became private and started offering private student loans, although at one point it had a contract to service federal loans. The company's primary business is originating, servicing, and collecting private education loans. The company also provides college savings tools such as its Upromise rewards program. It is headquartered in Newark, Delaware.
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