Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs

Discover a range of jobs for Senior Software Development Engineers paying $100K and more. Explore career opportunities in a wide array of companies from startups to Fortune 500 firms, and catapult your career into high gear with Ladders.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will work closely with product managers, design engineers and other software developers to ensure your creations are efficient, reliable, and enhance the user experience.

Qualifications and Skills

Senior Software Development Engineer applicants commonly have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and at least 5 years of experience in software design and development. Mastery in at least one programming language, such as Java, C++, or Python, is essential.

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$115K *

Take ownership of innovative cloud security solutions by engineering autonomous AI tools that meet complex requirements, ensuring robust security and efficiency in high-velocity environments. Drive pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $230K *

Champion cutting-edge, scalable systems to drive financial automation and data integrity across Upstart's operations, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical financial workflows and pavin...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $287K *

Empower innovation by joining us as you develop advanced AI systems for performance analysis and evaluation. Collaborate across teams to automate critical workflows and enhance the understanding of em...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Engage with the Home Experience team to drive innovative product development and improve user interaction for millions. You'll lead full-cycle projects, collaborate across teams, and enhance software...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$272K - $431K *

Drive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design robust cloud-native solutions, enhance Kubernetes management, and optimize depl...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the design and development of mission-critical distributed application architectures. Combine hands-on technical leadership with strategic oversight to create scalable and secure backend systems...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$188K - $265K *

Elevate your career by leading AI adoption across teams, translating real user needs into impactful platform capabilities, and driving cross-functional strategic initiatives to enhance company-wide wo...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $260K *

Accelerate progress at building scalable, agentic AI platforms through Python services. Engage with a cross-functional team to tackle complex backend systems, ensuring security, compliance, and high p...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the re-platforming of a scalable, high-throughput data layer, ensuring seamless integration and audit-ready evidence while working collaboratively across teams to enhance reliability and perf...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing robust backend systems for our data infrastructure, enhancing data accessibility through API development, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive innovatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$246K - $339K *

Drive a transformative strategy for a cohesive developer experience; manage cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, integrate AI into workflows, and optimize CI/CD systems across enginee...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $190K *

Transform user experiences by architecting intuitive web applications and APIs. As a full-stack engineer, tackle complex identity and security challenges while building high-performance systems to sup...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Develop high-performance GPGPU and AI inference libraries, focusing on robust architecture and optimization. Lead end-to-end implementation, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and mentor engin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Contribute to an innovative platform by designing robust CLI tools and developer experiences that enhance API governance and automation, driving productivity across diverse engineering teams globally...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate the future of API tooling by building powerful CLI applications and SDKs. Collaborate with engineers to enhance developer productivity through extensible platforms, advanced telemetry, and se...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion data engineering excellence by designing and implementing robust systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance data solutions, ensuring alignment with business obje...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $136K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare by developing essential tooling and AI capabilities for engineers. This role spans software development, architecture, and collaboration in an Agile environm...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $143K *

Unlock the potential of critical banking applications by developing innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful software enhancements and transform business requirements i...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $195K *

Elevate the next generation of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks by designing and building scalable, cloud-native distributed systems, collaborating with experts in telecommunications to create robust softw...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$190K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of new ventures by shaping software products from zero to one. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into meaningful applications, making key technical and product...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Elevate customer success by designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using JFrog products, Docker, and Kubernetes. Collaborate across teams to enhance DevOps practices and influence product directio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by joining our senior engineering team to design and optimize innovative, multicloud infrastructure solutions, contributing to mission-critical projects and collaborating with t...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Elevate our backend systems by designing, building, and operating scalable solutions with Go in a dynamic startup. Your influence will shape architecture and drive technical excellence within a collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in modernizing enterprise Gateway applications, enhancing security, and improving code quality through collaboration and innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Explore the forefront of AI integration, designing and optimizing production-grade systems that enhance customer experience with scalable, reliable, and secure solutions through innovative machine lea...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of a Senior Software Development Engineer?question toggle

    The role of a Senior Software Development Engineer involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying high-quality software solutions. They work closely with product managers, design engineers and other software developers.

  • What qualifications are needed for a Senior Software Development Engineer role?question toggle

    Candidates typically need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field and at least 5 years of experience in software design and development. They should also have mastery in at least one programming language, such as Java, C++, or Python.