Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs

Explore senior software development engineer jobs with Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Senior software development engineers design, build, and maintain complex software systems while helping teams deliver reliable, scalable products. Browse roles across industries, technologies, and levels of technical leadership.

What Senior Software Development Engineers Do

These experienced engineers translate product and business needs into robust technical solutions. Their work may include designing system architecture, writing and reviewing code, improving application performance, troubleshooting production issues, and guiding engineering teams through complex projects. Many roles also involve mentoring developers and partnering with product, design, security, and operations teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong software design and programming experience, expertise in relevant languages and frameworks, and a record of delivering production systems. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, databases, API design, automated testing, DevOps practices, and security. Communication, technical judgment, and the ability to lead through influence are also important at the senior level.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior software development engineers work in technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, media, and other sectors. Opportunities may focus on backend services, mobile or web applications, data platforms, infrastructure, machine learning systems, or developer tools. With experience, engineers can grow into staff or principal engineering roles, architecture positions, or engineering management.

Find Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by technology, industry, location, and scope, then focus on opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$102K - $128K *

Innovate the mobile experience for a global courier network by architecting premier solutions in Kotlin. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product features and ensure high-quality soft...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Empower your career by enhancing our platform's scalability and reliability. As a Senior Platform Engineer, you'll lead infrastructure improvements, optimize performance, and ensure security while col...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $229K *

Lead the charge in designing and validating complex systems for autonomous vehicle performance, ensuring seamless integration between software, operations, and customer interfaces to support the launc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $154K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as you craft and execute comprehensive software test plans for mission-critical applications, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-paced, innovative en...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$106K - $159K *

Help us build and innovate workforce AI platforms, integrating advanced systems and analytics to enable seamless AI adoption and enhance productivity across the enterprise. Drive measurable impact and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure Databricks and advanced ETL/ELT processes. Empower data-driven insights and mentor fellow engineers while enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Take ownership of complex software and DevOps engagements, leading multi-team efforts and ensuring successful delivery and commercial outcomes. Collaborate with clients and guide teams to achieve proj...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive logistics innovation by optimizing end-to-end processes for large-scale data centers. Leverage engineering expertise to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability in warehouse operations and ma...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Advance your career by leading a dynamic team in developing secure access solutions. Drive technical direction, manage project delivery, and mentor engineers while balancing customer reliability with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower a dynamic team of engineers to innovate e-commerce solutions, driving growth through collaboration with product managers and stakeholders while leveraging AI to enhance development processes a...

Houston, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading AWS cloud engineering and DevOps practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable digital services while enhancing platform capabilities and o...

Washington, DCRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping the future of energy through advanced power system modeling and compliance assessments. Collaborate with a dynamic team to conduct studies, ensure project quality, and drive...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$184K - $356K *

Transform data processing architectures by optimizing performance and efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance user experiences and drive innovation in hardware-software co-design for cut...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable software solutions, owning features from concept to deployment while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to enhance payment pro...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $138K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading testing initiatives for drone software and hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define test programs, execute flight tests, and implement...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $185K *

Lead high-performing software engineering teams to modernize customer-facing applications, enhance operational efficiency, and drive AI-enabled practices, ensuring alignment with business objectives a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Design and implement cutting-edge AI/ML solutions for enterprise systems, integrating multiple technologies to transform unstructured data into actionable insights and ensuring compliance throughout t...

Chantilly, VARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance mobile experiences by developing and maintaining iOS features. Collaborate across disciplines to create intuitive financial workflows while ensuring security, performanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$242K - $275K *

Lead and elevate the Database Platform team, driving data architecture, reliability, and team culture for scalable data solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and operation...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$216K - $240K *

Shape the future of grocery technology by leading the modernization of an on-demand ordering platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable, maintainable solutions, enhancing sys...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $135K *

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise software solutions, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance provider data processes and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving per...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $175K *

Elevate D2L's Application Security Program by refining security measures, collaborating with teams, and addressing risks. Utilize your expertise in security assessments and vulnerability management to...

Kitchener, ONRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $135K *

Optimize business operations by providing strategic project support to senior leadership, enhancing recruitment processes, and analyzing market data to drive informed decision-making and improve captu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $156K *

Shape the future of AI Services by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineering teams to define agentic capabilities, drive tool strategies, and establish AI quality standards t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior software development engineer do?question toggle

    A senior software development engineer designs, builds, tests, and maintains software systems. They often make architecture decisions, solve complex technical problems, review code, mentor teammates, and coordinate with other departments to deliver reliable products.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior software development engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers generally seek substantial professional software engineering experience, proficiency in one or more programming languages, and a history of delivering production applications or systems. Familiarity with system design, cloud platforms, databases, testing, and technical leadership may also be expected.

  • How much do senior software development engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and technical specialty. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior software development engineer opportunities.

  • What is the difference between a senior software engineer and a senior software development engineer?question toggle

    The titles often describe similar work, and employers may use them interchangeably. Responsibilities typically include designing and developing software, though the exact emphasis depends on the company and team.

  • What career paths can follow a senior software development engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced engineers may advance to staff or principal engineer, software architect, or other technical leadership positions. Those interested in people management may move into engineering manager or director roles.