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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$238K - $280K *

Take ownership of our essential pay analytics platform, leading cross-functional teams to enhance customer value, drive innovation, and maintain platform integrity. Shape future-ready engineering prac...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $260K *

Shape innovative infrastructure solutions by collaborating with teams, building partnerships, and identifying technology opportunities across Data Center and Cloud environments. Engage clients to tran...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building scalable backend systems for an innovative e-commerce platform, ensuring seamless user experiences through robust integrations and high-performance architectures that drive...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$245K - $265K *

Empower your career by leading a team that shapes innovative developer platforms. Collaborate on strategic roadmaps and drive exceptional developer experiences through technical leadership and communi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $199K *

Shape the future of AI by developing core infrastructure for intelligent applications. Lead cross-functional teams to architect systems that enhance workflows and deliver production-grade AI solutions...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $202K *

Optimize offensive security strategies by executing independent Red Team engagements, targeting diverse systems from infrastructure to AI/ML. Collaborate with teams to discover vulnerabilities and inf...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join our dynamic engineering team to architect and develop scalable software solutions that empower users globally, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and drive innovatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Engage in designing and developing AI-driven voice solutions, architecting scalable integrations, and implementing innovative features to enhance customer interactions within a dynamic Salesforce envi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering Workday solutions, overseeing project lifecycles from inception to handover while fostering client relationships and coordinating diverse teams for optimal performance an...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$91K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining customer platforms by developing scalable, resilient software solutions. You will lead end-to-end delivery, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance u...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of AI solutions by developing scalable, intelligent applications using cutting-edge frameworks. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation in conversational AI and agentic syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Transform complex workflows into scalable solutions by leveraging AI in software development. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver production-grade applications and data integrat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $235K *

Transform quality assurance in manufacturing by ensuring supplier excellence, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices for advanced technology systems, all while fost...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $195K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and development of enterprise APIs, ensuring seamless integration and automation while mentoring a skilled team to adopt best practices in software engineerin...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $213K *

Join a cutting-edge team driving the evolution of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in a rapidly changing landscape. Shape a modern GRC program leveraging AI tools to enhance security, automate p...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical direction of autonomy systems. As the senior-most influencer in Perception, Prediction, and Planning, you will shape innovations that drive real-world perform...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$208K - $364K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful product initiatives by managing a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with various stakeholders, and fostering a high-performing work environment focu...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career by architecting and enhancing high-performance Batch and Realtime Streaming platforms that empower innovative machine learning solutions and optimize financial trading systems thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by providing development support and technical evaluations for electric power generation projects. Collaborate on designs, risk assessments, and contract development while leading imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation as you design and implement AI solutions for clinical trials, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance data utilization and streamline processes through advanced m...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Grow your career with a Senior Transformation Program Manager role, overseeing a large-scale cloud modernization initiative. You'll drive program governance, manage risks, and ensure cross-functional...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $160K *

Innovate programs with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering strategies. Drive delivery from concept to execution in a dynamic environment, ensuring risks are managed and objectives met while...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Innovate customer solutions by enhancing migration frameworks using AI coding agents, collaborating across functional teams, and addressing technical challenges to drive successful outcomes and growth...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping advanced web applications with a focus on full-stack development, architecture, and collaboration. Drive impactful solutions in a remote-first and agile environment while ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Drive innovative data solutions by engineering scalable and robust platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance real-time data reliability and performance across complex environments, ensuring seamles...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   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.