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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$160K - $240K *

Unlock potential by enhancing automated build systems using C# and C++. Collaborate with a passionate team to streamline workflows and support developers, ensuring efficient game build delivery and op...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Optimize reliability and performance for a newly launched financial product, ensuring production readiness through hands-on engineering, incident response leadership, and effective observability pract...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $152K *

Build and deliver robust web applications for financial services, leveraging your expertise in full lifecycle software development while collaborating with distributed teams to achieve quality results...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Analyze and optimize complex computer systems to enhance healthcare operations, focusing on scalability, reliability, and workflow automation for dental and healthcare organizations through collaborat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving the evolution of critical automation software through hands-on engineering, technical design, and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring high-quality delivery and robust p...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $230K *

Join us to design and implement infrastructure for load testing and fault injection. Shape resilience validation at scale, enhance developer productivity, and cultivate a culture of reliability across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Take ownership of the technical strategy for a pioneering AI-native platform, making critical engineering decisions that influence the organization's future while mentoring a team to elevate overall t...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the development of innovative tools to enhance engineers' productivity, streamline workflows, and deliver high-quality products. Collaborate with teams to create efficient processes that improve...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's enhancing developer productivity by building tools and frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to streamline workflows, innovate solutions, and empower engineers in del...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$193K - $261K *

Transform embedded systems by developing innovative features and solutions, leading design reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality firmware and software for cutt...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$159K - $215K *

Help us innovate and deliver scalable network solutions that optimize global connectivity. Join a diverse team dedicated to enhancing performance, security, and availability in high-impact network des...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $135K *

Build innovative software solutions while mentoring a team of engineers, driving architecture decisions, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance geospatial intelligence and analytics capabiliti...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $200K *

Transform financial processes by developing scalable tools and integrations that streamline production finance workflows. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize solutions, ensuring data integrity...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $169K *

Advance your career by developing and supporting full-stack applications in a dynamic team, focusing on cloud-based and on-premises solutions, while thriving in a collaborative environment with a comm...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$168K - $227K *

Lead the design and management of safe, autonomous server deployment systems, ensuring security and efficiency across large-scale infrastructure that serves millions of customers globally...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Build and elevate a robust software automation engine, contributing to architecture and delivery of secure, high-performance applications using C# and .NET, while mentoring peers and enhancing team ef...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Collaborate with top engineers to design and build robust CI systems for EBS servers, enhancing developer velocity and production quality. Tackle challenges in performance profiling and intelligent te...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join us to develop and maintain robust build and integration systems for embedded software, ensuring reliability across components and streamlining workflows between development and QA teams...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$92K - $112K *

Optimize manufacturing test systems for advanced military technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance reliability and throughput while applying engineering principles to introduc...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Optimize architecture decisions to build scalable, cloud-based solutions that enhance performance and availability. Collaborate across teams, mentor engineers, and innovate to tackle customer challeng...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $215K *

Pioneer advancements in healthcare technology by designing and developing a unified platform for heart disease management. Lead architectural decisions, mentor junior engineers, and innovate in a seni...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $98K *

Reimagine quality assurance for a cutting-edge cloud platform. Collaborate with developers to integrate AI-assisted tools and automated testing, enhancing software reliability and efficiency in a dyna...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $194K *

Develop robust cloud-based applications, ensuring seamless integration of healthcare data and customer onboarding processes within a high-performing, Agile team...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting and modernizing AI-driven solutions, setting engineering standards while mentoring teams. Shape technology that powers travel for millions by driving innovation and imp...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead transformative architectural initiatives using AI agents to enhance engineering standards and optimize development across teams while shaping the core systems of a leading travel platform...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.