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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$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...

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  •   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

$129K - $174K *

Lead the charge in developing next-gen AWS platforms for AI and ML, impacting cloud performance while collaborating with diverse engineering teams to deliver scalable, innovative solutions that redefi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's advancing diagnostics through software development, focusing on Unix-like systems. Collaborate on system software, contribute to R&D, and enhance testing practices within a structur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$163K - $221K *

Architect the future of financial systems by leading cross-functional teams to develop a next-generation royalty calculation engine that powers scalable processes and impacts creator payouts and busin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform aerospace innovation by leading software systems integration, ensuring robust verification and validation for launch readiness while collaborating across engineering disciplines to achieve m...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the stability and reliability of our GCP infrastructure. You'll collaborate with engineering teams, implement best practices, and enhance performance through innovative sol...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $140K *

Accelerate product development by leveraging expertise in embedded systems, collaborating across teams, and enhancing software performance for advanced sensor capabilities and reliability...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Solve complex data integration challenges by architecting and building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and drive impactful solutions in a hig...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Empower engineering efficiency by leading the migration of legacy product pipelines to a next-generation build platform. This role requires design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD workflows e...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Unlock potential by leading the modernization of our build infrastructure, enhancing engineering efficiency and security through strategic migration of legacy systems. Collaborate across teams to ensu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Pioneer the modernization of critical software delivery infrastructure, bridging legacy and contemporary systems. As a senior leader, you'll enhance engineering efficiency and security, ensuring seaml...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $195K *

Innovate within our engineering team by modernizing legacy build systems into a unified, next-gen CI/CD infrastructure. Work collaboratively to enhance software delivery, security, and efficiency for...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $195K *

Lead modernization of core OS build infrastructure by migrating legacy pipelines to a unified platform, enhancing engineering efficiency, security, and release continuity through strategic automation...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$148K - $215K *

Unlock your potential as you design and deliver robust software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set a visionary technical direction while developing high-quality, scalable applic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$212K - $215K *

Advance your career by driving software solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and building high-quality applications that meet critical business needs and performance standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $349K *

Join a team that's innovating next-gen networking by developing embedded software for high-scale platforms. Collaborate on advanced hardware-software integration to drive networking solutions that emp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$132K - $190K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in designing next-gen UI for clinical data platforms. Lead front-end innovation, mentor engineers, and enhance user experiences through modern, performant web appl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Develop innovative solutions for large-scale challenges, optimizing data center operations through automation. Collaborate with a diverse team to enhance network infrastructure and make impactful cont...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $213K *

Contribute to software quality assurance by designing test processes, executing plans, and collaborating with teams to ensure high-quality outcomes. Leverage your expertise in testing methodologies an...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.