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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$117K - $234K *

Partner with us to design and develop scalable backend systems that enhance customer experiences through innovative technology. Lead projects in an Agile environment while mentoring junior developers...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $130K *

Advance the future of electric aviation by testing embedded software for production aircraft, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards and improving software reliability through automated an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team driving innovation in e-commerce by designing, developing, and maintaining scalable Java backend services. Collaborate across teams to enhance Walmart's extensive product catalog a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $234K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge catalog services, enhancing customer experience through high-performance, scalable backend systems and innovative technology solutions in a dynamic Agile env...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Champion the future of electric aviation by developing and executing tests for embedded software in a production aircraft environment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering high-q...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Software Engineer, architecting scalable, event-driven systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experience, while mentoring team members and ensuring high e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $295K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable, cloud-based booking systems. Drive technical strategies and collaborate with teams to enhance services, while fostering a high-performing engin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology by architecting distributed systems that enhance user experiences and support real-time interactions, mentoring a collaborative engineering team dedicated to quality and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion IT development initiatives by leading cross-functional teams and enhancing enterprise-level applications. Drive collaboration in a hybrid work environment, fostering growth, quality, and inno...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$224K - $271K *

Lead an innovative software engineering team to develop AI-driven, scalable solutions that optimize performance and deliver exceptional user experiences, while mentoring talent and collaborating acros...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $133K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product excellence through test automation, collaborating with global teams to optimize software quality and performance across diverse platforms and technologies, driving...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $130K *

Explore innovative solutions in development engineering for storage systems, overseeing technical designs and project execution. Play a key role in shaping infrastructure from feasibility to deploymen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of backend engineering as a technical leader driving architectural decisions and solving complex challenges to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient platform systems, while collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing software development teams, guiding strategic IT initiatives, and ensuring robust application performance while fostering career growth in a collaborative, hybrid environme...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $228K *

Lead the charge in high-complexity software projects, overseeing embedded systems development and validation. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality delivery, analyze requirements, and troubleshoot...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$143K - $194K *

Lead innovative technical solutions for scalable Ad Inventory systems, collaborating with publisher teams to align strategies. Present engineering designs to senior leadership, fostering relationships...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $213K *

Help us design and develop innovative large-scale distributed systems and technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development and deliver high-quality software i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$183K - $206K *

Shape the future of AI observability by designing and delivering robust backend systems, while leading cross-functional projects and mentoring engineers to enhance team capabilities and drive impactfu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$202K - $224K *

Innovate embedded firmware solutions for autonomous vehicles, ensuring seamless integration of automotive-grade sensors. Drive project execution from development to production while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join an innovative team to design and execute tests on software architectures, identifying and mitigating performance limitations while collaborating with customers to enhance metrics and monitoring c...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of software testing frameworks, identifying performance bottlenecks and implementing solutions. Collaborate closely with teams to enhance monitoring and metrics, driving improvements in...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $230K *

Join a dynamic team to innovate and develop data-driven software solutions leveraging AWS and GenAI technologies. Collaborate within a full-stack environment to enhance digital infrastructure that sup...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Shape the future of AI-driven applications by designing scalable microservices and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with teams to create impactful features that drive efficiency and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $201K *

Innovate the future of cloud computing as a technical leader, tackling complex design challenges and optimizing high-performance systems for AI/ML workloads while collaborating with cross-functional t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by building and maintaining scalable, secure platforms for cutting-edge cyberspace operations, enhancing flexibility and productivity while managing complex infrastructures a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.