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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$100K - $125K *

Lead and enhance quality initiatives in energetics manufacturing, ensuring compliance and safety. Drive continuous improvement while supporting junior engineers and collaborating cross-functionally fo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building innovative features for our evolving platform. As a key member of the Agile team, you will drive technical excellence, mentor peers, and design robust data pipelines to enh...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $152K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop innovative camera and imaging applications, enhancing next-level automotive technologies and ensuring customer-centric solutions through collaboration and exp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$143K - $194K *

Transform the reliability of our large-scale Apache Kafka infrastructure by designing and building automation that ensures seamless maintenance, rapid recovery, and effective monitoring for a fleet th...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's creating innovative AI-powered go-to-market solutions. This role entails designing, building, and scaling large distributed systems that support significant revenue technology platf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $205K *

Optimize platform performance by managing, troubleshooting, and enhancing Redis, Kvrocks, Trino, and Spark systems, ensuring high availability and operational resilience for critical applications whil...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$191K - $253K *

Reimagine production efficiency as a backend Software Engineer, driving innovation in validation and simulation systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance manufacturing operations and deliver...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Elevate your career by developing scalable backend services and systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance semiconductor manufacturing analytics and build robust solutions for data-dr...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion technical excellence in mobile app development, leading strategic innovations and mentoring engineers. Drive architecture of robust Android applications ensuring performance and reliability w...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading and innovating mobile app development, guiding a skilled team through complex projects while ensuring top-notch architecture and performance aligned with strategic objectiv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive the technical vision for mobile app development, mentoring a team while ensuring high-quality releases and innovative solutions aligned with public safety missions. Work on complex Android archi...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in crafting powerful data integration solutions using Ab Initio and Snowflake, enhancing cloud modernization and ensuring the efficacy of data pipelines in a complex Azure environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Collaborate with a dynamic engineering team to enhance client-facing components using modern frontend frameworks and micro-services, while supporting system scalability and delivering high-performance...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $180K *

Champion innovative software development by collaborating in a dynamic team, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and delivering high-quality solutions to enhance user experiences and business proces...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $300K *

Contribute to the technical direction and architectural excellence by leading large-scale initiatives, mentoring engineers, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver high-impact software solutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $160K *

Lead the charge in developing pioneering embedded software for complex real-time systems, driving innovation through deep expertise in C++ and real-time operating systems, while shaping software archi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's engineering the future of software development across diverse domains. Collaborate on innovative solutions, design scalable systems, and enhance technology while mentoring emerging...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Unlock potential by building innovative software solutions across diverse engineering domains within AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems that impact millions, while mentori...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to lead, mentor, and drive software projects ensuring safety and compliance in aerospace technology. Your leadership will guide engineers in delivering innovative solutions efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$243K - $295K *

Grow your career by designing high-performance 3D engine systems that enhance avatars and environments, collaborating across teams to deliver engaging multiplayer experiences and optimizing performanc...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer advanced military aircraft simulations by leading teams, ensuring high-quality software development, mentoring junior staff, and providing critical customer support for realistic and immersiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Tackle challenges as you build and manage cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Lead efforts in system health, security, and automation for our multi-location entertainment venues while optimizing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of embedded systems by developing innovative software for advanced scientific instrumentation and automation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to push t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Join a pioneering team where you'll innovate software solutions for framing and structural analysis. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, set technical direction, and contribute to softwar...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $235K *

Transform satellite technology by developing innovative embedded software solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating across teams to ensure reliable flight software for advanced spacecra...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.