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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$160K - $260K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your expertise in data center technologies to design customized infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with account teams and build relationships with OEMs to drive busin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering groundbreaking AI-driven security initiatives, managing complex programs across teams. Drive operationalization while ensuring risk management and stakeholder alignment w...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $142K *

Lead the charge in designing and developing innovative data solutions, mentoring other engineers, and enhancing data integrity, while ensuring compliance with best practices and performance optimizati...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $177K *

Champion innovative software development by executing complex engineering tasks, leading teams, and optimizing product performance while collaborating with stakeholders to drive strategic improvements...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engineer integrations and optimize code performance while maintaining best practices in a remote role focusing on backend development, utilizing Python and network protocols to enhance financial data...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming people operations in a high-growth environment. You will be pivotal in managing HR functions, ensuring employee support, and enhancing workplace experiences while thriv...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $151K *

Elevate security practices by designing secure CI/CD pipelines and advancing DevSecOps methodologies across the organization. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance software delivery efficiency whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality and reliability for complex cross-platform products. Drive test infrastructure development and contribute to seamless user experiences across diverse e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$174K - $273K *

Shape the future of our Kubernetes Platform as a Principal Engineer, driving high-impact projects and guiding technical strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance security, performance, and devel...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $267K *

Lead the development of advanced generative products for ad effectiveness, designing robust architectures and optimizing systems to enhance advertiser performance and maintain brand integrity across c...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$166K - $238K *

Transform high-volume DNS resolver systems as a key engineer, driving exceptional performance in mission-critical environments. Collaborate with teams to develop services on AWS and OpenStack, ensurin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K - $257K *

Advance internal AI platforms, enabling efficient engineering workflows for scalable AI agents. Collaborate with teams to build and enhance tools that increase productivity and reduce toil across the...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $144K *

Engineer and optimize AWS platforms while mentoring teams, enhancing DevOps practices, and implementing innovative solutions to improve operational workflows and infrastructure management...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Support the successful implementation and operation of AI solutions for partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize technical onboarding and troubleshoot issues. Elevate partner experience th...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Join a talented team to refactor and optimize backend architecture, driving scalable data solutions and high-performance systems. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance product strategy while mento...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $234K *

Transform the data platform by serving as a technical leader. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable software solutions, ensuring operations meet standards for reliability, security, and complia...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $170K *

Champion quality assurance for an AI-driven system by developing robust test plans, ensuring accountability for acceptance criteria, and establishing comprehensive automation, driving engineering succ...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$388K - $500K+*

Shape the future of TV experiences by designing performance-driven UI architectures, collaborating across teams to enhance developer efficiency and scalability, while delighting millions on various de...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$108K - $145K *

Lead the charge in developing and testing innovative embedded software solutions for defense applications, ensuring compliance with military standards while leading a team of engineers to enhance prod...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, leading the design and development of innovative data pipelines while mentoring a skilled team to achieve scalable data infrastructure aligned with...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $288K *

Launch innovative digital solutions by leading full-stack development, focusing on scalable, secure architectures and AI-driven applications, while collaborating across teams to mentor engineers and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical direction, designing systems, and mentoring, while leveraging full-stack development expertise in Ruby on Rails, React, and AI tools for optimal backend and fronte...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $195K *

Engineer and maintain low-level CPU firmware software across products, from development to deployment. Collaborate with hardware teams and vendors to validate new CPUs while tracking advancements in B...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of security products by driving strategy and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic B2B SaaS environment, leading platform transitions and enhancing customer value wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $191K *

Lead the charge in shaping high-impact SaaS solutions by driving technical strategy and empowering a high-performing engineering team. Collaborate across disciplines to foster innovation in a fast-pac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.