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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading data management projects that drive customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to enhance solutions and deliver results, while managing budgets, timelines, and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $170K *

Manage engineering execution across complex automation projects, mentoring teams while driving technical strategy and ensuring operational excellence to meet project goals and enhance engineering stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $185K *

Optimize our infrastructure and developer experience by shaping, building, and improving automation and tooling. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence, ensuring fault-tolerance and...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $224K *

Lead a talented engineering team to build and optimize key components of our core product, ensuring high quality and timely delivery while fostering a collaborative culture. Drive innovations in offli...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to build impactful AI-driven solutions, rapidly deploying features that enhance pharmacist and patient communications. Collaborate closely with talented engineers in a fast-paced e...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $212K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable logging architectures, driving security-focused logging automation and making an impactful contribution to our security observability at enterprise...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $220K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing payroll in agriculture. Leverage AI expertise to design and deploy production-grade agents, collaborate across the tech stack, and drive innovative solutions in a fa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$263K - $395K *

Shape the future of our mobile platform by leading architectural design and driving an innovative technical vision. Mentor teams, enhance performance, and build robust systems for scaling and reliabil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Optimize the development of innovative Linux graphics software solutions to enhance GPU performance and cross-platform functionality, collaborating with global teams to deliver cutting-edge Vulkan and...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$217K - $303K *

Engineer robust, scalable systems to defend against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic. Collaborate across teams, enhance security measures, and mentor colleagues in a high-impact role focused on safe...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $245K *

Advance your career by designing and scaling backend systems that handle massive data volumes and queries with our dynamic engineering team. Make a tangible impact while working in a collaborative, lo...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$271K - $383K *

Drive the success of innovative software solutions by leading a dynamic team of engineers and architects, overseeing projects from conception through delivery, and fostering a collaborative environmen...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower data-driven decisions by designing and optimizing ETL pipelines, enhancing data quality, and supporting innovative analytics initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless migr...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $137K *

Transform advanced engineering practices while leading teams in cutting-edge technologies. Analyze system requirements, manage budgets, and ensure mission success across programs and stakeholders for...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $225K *

Empower engineering teams to drive AI-enhanced software delivery. In this role, you will combine leadership and technical expertise to cultivate high-performance teams, ensuring quality execution and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$189K - $242K *

Transform operational safety by leading field safety initiatives and defining procedures for autonomous vehicle deployments, ensuring readiness through rigorous testing and compliance with industry st...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $225K *

Drive the design and development of transformative AI platforms, shaping architecture and guiding teams. This senior role demands extensive technical expertise and hands-on involvement to deliver inno...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $225K *

Accelerate the development of innovative AI platforms that enhance customer engagement and satisfaction. This strategic role combines hands-on engineering and leadership, shaping the future of AI-driv...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion data protection initiatives by managing MS O365 security controls. Engage with users to implement DLP, Retention Policies, and Data Classification Labels, enhancing security across SharePoint...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$152K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge agent-side systems for GPU health monitoring, telemetry, and observability, while enhancing the reliability of NVIDIA's GPU fleet and collaborating across te...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading complex data center projects, ensuring seamless coordination, budget management, and innovative design implementation while collaborating with diverse cross-functional t...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$230K - $270K *

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable systems for a dynamic infrastructure team, driving innovation while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-quality product...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by shaping technical strategies and driving large-scale programs that enhance the Analytics Platform, ensuring seamless cross-organization collaboration and delivering reliable soluti...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $106K *

Join a dynamic team to lead software development initiatives, ensuring on-time project delivery while leveraging COBOL and mainframe expertise to support impactful defense payroll systems. Drive innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's elevating building systems by delivering expert electrical engineering designs and mentorship, while managing projects effectively and ensuring quality standards throughout the cons...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.