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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$112K - $135K *

Join a team that's modernizing mission-driven software solutions. Leverage your expertise in Java development to create robust, scalable applications that meet diverse client needs while adhering to b...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of technology, designing and building innovative, scalable solutions while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and operational efficien...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$193K - $261K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative UEFI/BIOS solutions for cutting-edge server platforms, ensuring high performance and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize firmware for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $188K *

Empower your engineering expertise by leading advancements in backend architecture and geospatial AI applications, driving strategic initiatives that enhance core location services and cross-team coll...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $188K *

Empower teams by shaping innovative backend architecture and driving global technical strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and scalability across p...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Software Engineer, driving transformative projects and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful results across complex programs with a focus on colla...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $204K *

Engineer advanced AI agent systems end-to-end, integrating cutting-edge technologies while ensuring production reliability and observability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation in embedded Linux software by designing and maintaining advanced services, collaborating across teams, and enhancing reliability for cutting-edge devices in fast-paced environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software innovation, leading high-complexity projects by mentoring teams, optimizing performance, and designing scalable architectures in dynamic environments...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$191K - $253K *

Lead the charge in delivering advanced software solutions for autonomous systems, driving innovation in multi-disciplinary teams. Ensure end-to-end ownership by optimizing code and architecture to mee...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $235K *

Champion innovation as a Senior Manager of System Test leading global teams. Your strategic vision will drive validation strategies for complex products, enhancing quality and ensuring efficient, high...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$167K - $208K *

Elevate the development of autonomy systems by leveraging advanced software solutions and integration techniques, ensuring rapid testing and evaluation for cutting-edge eVTOL technologies in a collabo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Transform the landscape of secure software engineering in Linux environments. Drive automation, integration, and compliance efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust cre...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Transform your career by engineering secure tools in a Linux environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that enhance mission security, compliance, and automation capab...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by contributing to cutting-edge software solutions. Leverage your skills in AWS, Java, and Python while working closely with engineers in an agile environment to deliver innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $104K *

Unlock your potential as you design and implement secure, scalable APIs and microservices. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance cloud-native healthcare solutions that impact millions, all while g...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Shape the future of robotic reliability by connecting hardware, middleware, and application layers. Ensure seamless operations and effective communication with leadership and customers to drive system...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Build robust software solutions by collaborating across the full development lifecycle. Own complex challenges while designing scalable features that enhance business operations and ensure high code q...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust AI-driven AWS applications, combining full-stack expertise with innovative solutions. Collaborate to enhance user experiences and optimize performance while ensuring security and scala...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

Transform software engineering teams by ensuring resource alignment, prioritizing quality initiatives, and fostering talent growth. Lead project accountability while cultivating a collaborative and hi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$159K - $215K *

As a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) in the pre-silicon team, you will drive the hardware/software co-development for custom machine learning chips. Your role involves collaborating with ar...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join us in enhancing software quality by designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving quality assurance processes for our applications to ensur...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $264K *

Lead the charge in developing AI-driven compensation systems, guiding a talented team to create impactful solutions using extensive data and innovative technology. Shape the future of compensation ana...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $264K *

Transform compensation analytics by leading the design and execution of an AI-driven platform, collaborating with engineers and data scientists to develop innovative solutions that enhance workflow an...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Pioneer the development of critical embedded software for advanced missile systems. Lead design and integration in high-performance environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure re...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.