Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs

Explore senior software development engineer jobs with Ladders, where you can find vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Senior software development engineers design, build, and maintain complex software systems while helping teams deliver reliable, scalable products. Browse roles across industries, technologies, and levels of technical leadership.

What Senior Software Development Engineers Do

These experienced engineers translate product and business needs into robust technical solutions. Their work may include designing system architecture, writing and reviewing code, improving application performance, troubleshooting production issues, and guiding engineering teams through complex projects. Many roles also involve mentoring developers and partnering with product, design, security, and operations teams.

Skills and Experience Employers Seek

Employers commonly look for strong software design and programming experience, expertise in relevant languages and frameworks, and a record of delivering production systems. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, databases, API design, automated testing, DevOps practices, and security. Communication, technical judgment, and the ability to lead through influence are also important at the senior level.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Senior software development engineers work in technology, financial services, healthcare, e-commerce, media, and other sectors. Opportunities may focus on backend services, mobile or web applications, data platforms, infrastructure, machine learning systems, or developer tools. With experience, engineers can grow into staff or principal engineering roles, architecture positions, or engineering management.

Find Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to search vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare roles by technology, industry, location, and scope, then focus on opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$143K - $194K *

Unlock innovation by joining a dynamic team focused on advanced software development for a scalable, serverless SQL database. Collaborate on building resilient systems and APIs that enhance product in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$135K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance scalable data pipelines, delivering actionable security insights. Collaborate across disciplines to support large data volumes and refine algorithms, makin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $215K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of complex flight software systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and performance while mentoring engineers and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $215K *

Innovate by designing and developing complex flight software systems, leading a team to ensure reliability and performance. Drive continuous improvement and integrate new technologies while mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$137K - $171K *

Engineer robust cloud platform capabilities, enhancing developer experience and security through self-service infrastructure and scalable delivery solutions for significant platform services...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $240K *

Bring your expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge Storage Platforms while collaborating across firmware, hardware, and software teams. This role demands strong programming skills and innovative...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $276K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing cutting-edge storage solutions, collaborating with engineering experts to drive innovation, and enhancing performance through advanced software systems develo...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$191K - $239K *

Join a dynamic team as a hands-on cloud architect, guiding engineers in building scalable, cloud-native software on AWS. Collaborate across teams to solve complex architecture challenges and establish...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$210K - $250K *

Shape the future of data orchestration by developing robust backend systems that power APIs and ensure platform reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and tackling challenging technic...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$290K - $340K *

Elevate the AI platform by owning full-stack development, enhancing code quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features for finance professionals...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$168K - $227K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop scalable backend services for a cutting-edge AI-powered customer experience platform, driving innovation and operational excellence in cloud contact centers...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$114K - $155K *

Transform the testing landscape by developing automated solutions for AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance testing strategies, ensuring quality and reliability in a fast-pac...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to lead AI-driven backend initiatives, enhancing scalable systems for search and matching. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and improve perform...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$111K - $211K *

Drive innovation in hybrid cloud solutions by designing and enhancing systems software. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality, reliable products while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform software development by creating reliable, modular, and secure components. Collaborate on large-scale systems, leveraging your expertise in JavaScript, React, and Linux to drive innovation a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software engineering by developing secure, modular applications on RHEL. Leverage your expertise in JavaScript and React to create impactful web solutions whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $235K *

Lead the charge in developing robust backend applications, driving complex projects from design to launch. Collaborate across teams, mentor junior engineers, and tackle architectural challenges to enh...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$226K - $277K *

Transform user experiences by driving engineering initiatives and cross-functional programs. Collaborate with teams to enhance game-engine, graphics, and avatar mechanics, ensuring alignment with long...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$140K - $165K *

Transform advanced X-in-the-Loop testing to validate Assisted & Automated Driving features, ensuring compliance and driving innovation through real-time simulation solutions and collaborative engineer...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $130K *

Join our dynamic team as you manage complex software engineering projects, leveraging your expertise in Python, Java, and automation tools to drive innovation and enhance system efficiency...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$176K - $214K *

Lead the charge in developing scalable, robust analytics solutions that empower teams to harness experience data effectively. Collaborate across disciplines to optimize performance and drive innovatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $120K *

Shape the future of automotive software by leading backend services and frontend features, utilizing AI tools and modern programming languages to enhance dealer technology solutions across our compreh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$133K - $181K *

Lead and manage deployment phases for multiple programs, collaborating with vendors and customers. Drive testing efforts to enhance productivity and quality while diversifying the vendor portfolio for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Transform operational requirements into tailored software solutions for FAA's TFDM program. Involve hands-on development, integration, and testing to enhance air traffic control systems, ensuring effi...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's pioneering scalable test frameworks in Golang, driving automation for high-voltage power electronics. Lead software development, mentor engineers, and innovate test systems to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior software development engineer do?question toggle

    A senior software development engineer designs, builds, tests, and maintains software systems. They often make architecture decisions, solve complex technical problems, review code, mentor teammates, and coordinate with other departments to deliver reliable products.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior software development engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers generally seek substantial professional software engineering experience, proficiency in one or more programming languages, and a history of delivering production applications or systems. Familiarity with system design, cloud platforms, databases, testing, and technical leadership may also be expected.

  • How much do senior software development engineer jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, industry, experience, and technical specialty. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior software development engineer opportunities.

  • What is the difference between a senior software engineer and a senior software development engineer?question toggle

    The titles often describe similar work, and employers may use them interchangeably. Responsibilities typically include designing and developing software, though the exact emphasis depends on the company and team.

  • What career paths can follow a senior software development engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced engineers may advance to staff or principal engineer, software architect, or other technical leadership positions. Those interested in people management may move into engineering manager or director roles.