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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$160K - $180K *

Transform the future of cloud infrastructure by leading DevOps initiatives, enhancing systems integration, and driving innovative solutions for federal clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimi...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $130K *

Champion innovative control systems for industrial solutions, leading design and development projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure products meet market demands while transitioning designs to manu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by building transformative backend services and distributed systems that empower enterprises to monitor AI effectively. Drive projects from vague concepts to deployed products whil...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as the primary technical interface for launch vehicle integration. Oversee spacecraft processing and ensure mission success through effective collaboration with providers and inter...

Titusville, FLRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $97K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions by designing, coding, and deploying full-stack applications. Collaborate in agile sprints to enhance integrations and ensure secure, accessible coding pract...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Accelerate progress at our team by developing and deploying full-stack solutions. Collaborate on REST APIs, enhance legacy applications, and ensure secure coding practices while delivering high-qualit...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Elevate your career by designing and deploying full-stack solutions, integrating REST APIs, and ensuring secure coding practices while collaborating in agile sprints to enhance VA enterprise services...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Advance your career by designing and deploying full-stack solutions, integrating REST APIs, and enhancing legacy applications while ensuring secure coding practices and compliance with accessibility s...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Transform software solutions by designing, coding, and deploying full-stack applications. Collaborate in agile sprints to enhance integrations and ensure secure coding practices while delivering high...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Engineer robust full-stack solutions, integrating REST APIs and enhancing legacy applications while ensuring secure coding practices and compliance with accessibility standards in a dynamic, agile env...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to design, develop, and deploy full-stack solutions, enhancing VA enterprise services through innovative REST APIs and secure coding practices while ensuring compliance with access...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and execution of impactful learning programs that enhance employee performance and leadership capabilities in a dynamic SaaS environment, ensuring workforce readiness and...

Portsmouth, NHRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$232K - $303K *

Transform the user experience by leading innovative projects that enhance product functionality and drive customer satisfaction across diverse teams and platforms...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, orchestrating pipelines, and supporting advanced analytics in cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust data a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Engage in technical leadership and project management to develop industry standards and reports. Collaborate with working groups to drive best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Join a team that's redefining application security. In this pivotal role, you'll shape vulnerability management and mentor engineers, driving innovation and ensuring the safety of diverse cloud and Io...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Lead the evolution of our application security programs, driving vulnerability management and automation across a multi-product environment while mentoring teams and influencing security strategies to...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform product capabilities by leading strategy and execution for shared workflows, ensuring seamless integration and user experience across platforms. Drive measurable outcomes through customer in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$165K - $295K *

Transform the landscape of application security by leading vulnerability management and developing innovative solutions across cloud, IoT, and corporate systems, while mentoring teams and ensuring the...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $295K *

Pioneer innovative application security strategies and vulnerability management programs, driving impactful change in a high-visibility role that balances broad influence with deep technical expertise...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$224K - $308K *

Unlock potential by leading and scaling our MSSP partner business across North America, combining technical leadership with hands-on architecture engagements to drive strategic growth and adoption of...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$66K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise software implementations, guiding clients from discovery to deployment. Leverage your consulting expertise and technical skills to drive project success and enha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K *

Empower your career as a Senior iOS Developer, crafting innovative mobile applications and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to elevate user privacy and experience while mentoring o...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of machine learning, leading high-impact projects that enhance fraud detection capabilities and ensure robust systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.