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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$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by designing and building innovative applications. Collaborate with clients and lead technical initiatives while driving complex workflows and scalable solu...

Dover, DERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's transforming AI solutions by integrating with clients to design and build innovative applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI workflows to drive impactfu...

Raleigh, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by developing and deploying innovative applications. Collaborate with clients to enhance their systems and lead technical initiatives in a dynamic, remote e...

Montgomery, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate innovation by collaborating with clients to design and build AI-driven applications. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise APIs to deliver scalable solutions and le...

Pierre, SDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team as a Senior AI Software Engineer, where you'll collaborate with clients to enhance their projects through innovative AI solutions and hands-on developme...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven solutions, collaborating with clients to design and build innovative applications while leading technical initiatives and enhancing enterprise integrations...

Des Moines, IARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior AI Software Engineer, collaborating with clients to design and build innovative AI-driven applications while leading technical initiatives and enhancing enterprise in...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer innovative AI solutions by integrating with client teams or building products. Leverage your expertise in software development and AI workflows to deliver impactful results in a collaborative...

Jefferson City, MORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Empower clients by designing and building AI-driven applications, integrating with teams to deliver scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in LangGraph and enterprise ecosystems to drive innovati...

Louisiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform complex AI workflows by leveraging your expertise in software development and enterprise APIs. Collaborate with clients to design and build innovative solutions, ensuring seamless integratio...

Memphis, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team as you tackle complex AI-driven applications, integrating with clients or building innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise in software development and enterprise APIs to deli...

Billings, MTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate the future of AI applications by leading development teams and integrating with clients. Drive complex workflows and deliver scalable solutions while enhancing technical leadership and collab...

Boise, IDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven applications, integrating with client teams, and delivering scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in LangGraph and backend engineering to shape innovative...

Lansing, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of engineers to design and build AI-driven applications, collaborating closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions and enhance enterprise configurat...

Lincoln, NERemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing AI-driven applications, integrating with client teams, and leading technical initiatives to deliver scalable solutions in a dynamic environment...

Frankfort, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI software development, collaborating with clients to enhance their capabilities through team augmentation or product design and delivery, while leveraging yo...

El Paso, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$244K - $409K *

Drive the development of a global SME organization, leading regional teams to enhance technical selling and product direction. Transform ambiguity into structure while mentoring leaders and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $226K *

Transform the identity and access landscape by designing scalable systems for user management, authentication, and authorization. Collaborate with security teams to ensure robust, secure solutions tha...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $253K *

Elevate your leadership as you drive engineering excellence, overseeing multiple squads from prototype to production. Shape the roadmap, empower teams, and ensure quality delivery while staying techni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and managing secure cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring best practices in security. Collaborate with teams to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and respond to vulnerab...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$190K - $267K *

Shape the future of app advertising by enhancing backend systems for conversion signals. Drive MMP integrations, SKAN processing, and App CAPI to ensure reliable app installs and in-app events for adv...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $330K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of machine learning by leading a high-performing group dedicated to optimizing data pipelines and enhancing perception modeling. Drive innovation and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $185K *

Shape the future of cloud management by leading a dynamic team in delivering VMware by Broadcom solutions. Drive technical excellence, mentor talent, and ensure high-quality service delivery for enter...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$133K - $183K *

Engineer scalable backend solutions for partner integrations, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure timely project delivery and operational stability. Leverage your expertise in distributed syste...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.