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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$224K - $356K *

Join a team that's designing scalable software services for high-volume financial systems. Lead complex financial logic, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to de...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $356K *

Unlock innovative financial solutions by architecting scalable systems for data integrity, automation, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-performance applications that handle bil...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$224K - $356K *

Develop scalable, reliable financial systems ensuring transactional integrity and compliance while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance automation and efficiency in a dynamic environ...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $236K *

Transform application architecture by driving migration to a cloud-ready, API-first platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish best practices while ensuring reliability, security...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $160K *

Empower your career as a Senior Automated Test Engineer, driving quality across applications through collaboration and automation strategies. Utilize your testing expertise in a dynamic Agile/DevSecOp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $276K *

Shape the future of spaceflight with your software engineering expertise. Join our dynamic team to design and maintain ground systems, enhance capabilities, and ensure compliance to support national s...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $165K *

Lead the charge in end-to-end delivery of retail software solutions while driving innovation through AI-assisted development, mentoring teams, and ensuring operational excellence across diverse techno...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $174K *

Empower innovation by leading software testing for embedded medical devices. You will strategize, document, and execute test plans while mentoring a team to elevate standards for patient care in the c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Champion our DevSecOps practice by leading quality assurance initiatives, enhancing automation strategies, and ensuring robust testing processes to support AI-enabled software development and maintain...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $174K *

Accelerate the future of network software by designing scalable, efficient services for distributed systems. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance network performance and drive innovations in vi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Innovate in a remote setting while developing cutting-edge applications. Collaborate in Agile teams, tackling complex challenges and optimizing enterprise web solutions for diverse clients. Your exper...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $215K *

Contribute to dynamic web applications by leveraging React, TypeScript, and SSR principles. Collaborate in cross-functional teams to drive customer-centric digital solutions while ensuring high standa...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading innovative software development teams to deliver cutting-edge platforms and data solutions. Engage in strategic planning and technical mentorship to drive impactful en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Drive the design and development of innovative AI-powered full-stack applications, ensuring seamless user experiences from concept to deployment while collaborating with federal clients and internal t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining robust code. Collaborate in agile teams to deliver secure, scalable applications while leveraging modern technologies...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Pioneer innovative solutions in a multi-crate Rust workspace, ensuring robust performance and zero-panic execution across defense-critical applications while leading the architecture for multi-site de...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $234K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable, low-latency software in C++ for advanced vehicle autonomy; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, safety-critical systems integration...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $234K *

Transform vehicle autonomy with robust, low-latency C++ software that integrates complex systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software critical for safety-driven pe...

US-AnywhereHybrid

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $234K *

Shape the future of vehicle autonomy by developing scalable, low-latency C++ software on Linux. Collaborate across teams to ensure top-quality solutions for safety-critical functionalities in GM's aut...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $234K *

Take ownership of designing and implementing scalable C++ software for advanced driving features, ensuring seamless integration with autonomy stacks and providing foundational support for safety-criti...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion innovative software solutions, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance workforce planning operations while driving efficiencies and value across diverse business functions in a collaborat...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Drive innovation in software development by creating scalable, customer-centric solutions using AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to transform ideas into impactful products, embracing experime...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$184K - $356K *

Optimize large-scale GPU cluster operations in a dynamic environment by leveraging automation and enhancing reliability while collaborating across teams to deliver robust infrastructure solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $356K *

Unlock potential by designing automated systems for large-scale GPU clusters to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficient operations within production environments, primarily leveraging Kubernete...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $183K *

Take ownership of designing and building scalable backend systems for a global credit ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities while ensuring performance, s...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.