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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$179K - $224K *

Optimize the design and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, ensuring operational integrity and seamless delivery of digital health solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance developer tooli...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $160K *

Seeking a Senior Software Engineer to architect complex Salesforce solutions and multi-platform systems, driving innovation while optimizing performance and scalability in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $221K *

Elevate security across the software delivery lifecycle, partnering with teams to design, automate, and enhance secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in a dynamic environment, fostering a ma...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $190K *

Drive the evolution of internal platform capabilities, ensuring robust infrastructure and efficient workflows for engineering teams. Collaborate on AWS-centric solutions and modernize systems to enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$235K - $290K *

Unlock your potential by leading a data engineering team to modernize data architecture, ensuring high-quality data access. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive engineering excellence whi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading software development projects that enhance operational efficiency and support financial modeling. Collaborate with teams to design user interfaces and drive innovative t...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $195K *

Accelerate your career by leading innovative software design in a high-performance environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and automate scalable platform tools, integrating AI c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing agentic AI systems for a high-scale automotive SaaS platform. Own technical architecture, drive AI-driven automation, and mentor teams to deliver innovative solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Transform the frontend architecture and systems by leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, and driving innovative design and implementation with a focus on high-quality code and operation...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by owning web solutions end-to-end, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, drive product improvements, and ensure system reliability. Your contrib...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $234K *

Pioneer the development of cutting-edge multi-cloud infrastructures to enhance developer experiences, improve tooling, and ensure reliability across teams, driving innovation and productivity within o...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion the execution of DeltaV automation in biopharma manufacturing. Leverage your expertise to troubleshoot issues, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance during C&Q activities, making imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Lead, mentor, and contribute to engineering excellence while managing a team of engineers. Spearhead complex software projects across diverse tech stacks and drive technical solutions that deliver val...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$153K - $179K *

Transform the core of laboratory operations by leading complex software initiatives, mentoring engineers, and optimizing scalable systems to enhance efficiency and drive technical excellence across ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$192K - $242K *

Lead the enhancement of backend systems for an innovative shopping experience. Drive collaborative product development while leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create a smooth user journey tailor...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$186K - $242K *

Lead a high-performing engineering team to innovate user experience and platform functionality, incorporating AI while driving strategic initiatives that align with business goals in a fast-paced, col...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare through innovative software solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and development of next-gen clinical data platforms while ment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative, AI-powered financial audit solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design agent-driven experiences and own complex onboarding workflows for major...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $287K *

Drive the design and development of cloud-native management solutions integrating GPUs with datacenter ecosystems, focusing on scalability, performance, and operational transparency across HPC, cloud...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$60K - $160K *

Drive innovation in software development by creating scalable backend services and APIs using Go. Collaborate in a dynamic team environment, ensuring top quality and performance in solutions that impa...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $237K *

Drive software engineering excellence by leading a diverse team to design and optimize secure, scalable solutions for mission-critical data analytics, while ensuring compliance and operational efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $188K *

Architect AI-enabled applications, modernize legacy systems, and ensure compliance while leading collaborative teams and engaging federal stakeholders. Foster secure, innovative software solutions uti...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $290K *

Join us to lead our infrastructure platform team, enabling rapid feature deployment and establishing SRE practices for operational excellence, driving engineering quality and team development in a col...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $320K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage and mentor engineering leaders, drive technical strategy, and scale organizational efforts to enhance performance and innovation in a collaborative environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $237K *

Unlock innovation by leading the development of AI-enhanced tools that streamline product decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish strategies and deliver impactful solutions tha...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week 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.