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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$228K *

Transform the engineering landscape by leading a multidisciplinary team focused on scaling and securing platforms. Drive technical excellence, foster collaborative environments, and shape strategy to...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $200K *

Transform the Energy & Utilities sector by driving business growth through strategic relationships, innovative solutions, and collaborative efforts with key stakeholders in a dynamic, results-oriented...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Serve as a key reliability consultant, bridging diagnostics and operations to enhance customer asset performance, uptime, and maintenance effectiveness through actionable insights and tailored reliabi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$210K - $247K *

Elevate application security by leading initiatives and shaping best practices across multiple programming languages, while collaborating with engineering teams to ensure that security is integrated a...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Engage with us to enhance software quality and functionality through expert testing and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive quality initiatives with...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $90K *

Shape the future of software development by writing high-quality code, collaborating with teams, and enhancing applications to meet user needs. Contribute your expertise to innovative solutions in a d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading DevOps initiatives that enhance software delivery, automate processes, and mentor a talented team. Drive modernization efforts in a collaborative, government-focused t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in a dynamic, remote team environment by developing software solutions in Aerospace & Defense. Leverage your coding expertise to drive projects, collaborating with engineers to meet customer...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Develop innovative hardware products that enhance smart transportation solutions. Drive strategic ownership, lifecycle leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless integration bet...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$221K - $279K *

Join our team to lead and innovate our data infrastructure, owning the architecture and governance of our open lakehouse. Collaborate cross-functionally, tackle complex challenges, and enhance enginee...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$270K - $310K *

Collaborate to enhance large-scale distributed training and inference systems, driving experimental velocity and optimizing model architecture with deep learning expertise in JAX and TPUs. Burnish you...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software applications and automating systems. Collaborate across teams to solve complex issues and deliver high-quality solutions, ensuring alignment with business needs a...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Join our cloud engineering team to ensure the health and security of our production environment. You'll oversee AWS administration, database management, and proactive monitoring, driving continuous im...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $235K *

Unlock potential by designing and evolving backend systems to shape a global platform. Collaborate across teams, make architectural decisions, and lead improvements in quality, performance, and innova...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of high-performance replication development for large-scale data systems, enhancing disaster recovery solutions through innovative design and expertise in distributed software engineeri...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Advance the design and development of enterprise-grade replication systems for large-scale data platforms. Lead efforts in building high-performance asynchronous replication capabilities to ensure sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of maritime technology by designing, developing, and integrating advanced electronic control systems. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality automation solutions that...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in cloud infrastructure as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer. Collaborate closely with clients to enhance their systems through expert site reliability practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $241K *

Unlock potential by driving technical strategy for complex Enterprise accounts. Combine customer engineering expertise with solution-oriented thinking to enhance onboarding, adoption, and value realiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative user experiences by collaborating on AI solutions, engaging with customers, and shaping product strategy across all levels to enhance our leading SaaS platform. Your insights will cha...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive enterprise growth through technical strategy, ownership of pre-sales cycles, and development of repeatable processes. Be a key player in shaping strategies that resonate with...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$218K - $256K *

Drive technical strategy in Developer Infrastructure, owning CI/build systems and deployment orchestration. Lead cross-team initiatives, ensuring scalable improvements for thousands of engineers and e...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $175K *

Architect secure, scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform for federal workloads. Leverage expertise in compliance, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code to innovate enterprise en...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $270K *

Tackle the complexities of backend engineering by developing robust API integrations, building ETL pipelines, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform backend deployment by building cloud-native tools and workflows, enhancing ephemeral environments, and shaping deployment guidance for consistent and efficient operations across development...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.