Software Engineer

Empower$87K — $123K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of software development experience
  • Proficiency in languages like Java, Python, Swift, or JavaScript
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Good teamwork and communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design, code, and test software features and components.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine software requirements.
  • Lead coding efforts for specific modules or features.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • 401(k) plan with generous company match and financial advisory services
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment
  • Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per year
  • Leave of absence programs including paid parental leave
  • Access to Business Resource Groups for inclusion and collaboration
Full Job Description
The Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain software applications. This role will contribute across the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and ongoing support, including designing, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and supporting software features and components.

What you will do:
  • Design, code, and test software features and components.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine software requirements.
  • Lead coding efforts for specific modules or features.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
  • Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and design discussions.


What you will bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of professional experience and/or training.
  • 3+ years of experience in software development.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Swift, JavaScript, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
  • Problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.


What will set you apart:
  • Experience with Agile principles.
  • Experience across multiple projects and development cycles.


This job operates in a professional office environment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, as per terms and conditions of your employment contract.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
  • Generous paid time off upon hire - including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
  • Paid volunteer time - 16 hours per calendar year
  • Leave of absence programs - including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
  • Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.


Base Salary Range
$87,400.00 - $123,400.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:
08-07-2026

About Empower

Empower is a retirement plan recordkeeping financial holding company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States. It is the second-largest retirement plan provider in the United States.
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