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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$90K - $180K *

Partner with us to empower quantitative investment through innovative software. You'll collaborate directly with researchers and portfolio managers, shaping scalable systems for systematic portfolio m...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$163K - $245K *

Champion innovative solutions by collaborating with teams to develop next-gen software for interconnection platforms, overseeing design, development, and delivery while maintaining vision and ensuring...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $270K *

Shape the future of software engineering by leveraging your expertise to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation while collaborating with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $230K *

Pioneer secure system integration in a mission-critical environment. Leverage your expertise in Linux, AWS, and automation to enhance deployments across hybrid infrastructures while ensuring complianc...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Execute modern web application development using JavaScript and TypeScript, collaborating with teams to create scalable solutions. Leverage your expertise in APIs, cloud environments, and industry bes...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$200K - $230K *

Join a team that's pivotal in shaping secure DoD systems through expert Linux integration, AWS cloud engineering, and automation. Bring your deep technical experience to enhance system performance and...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $270K *

Engineer innovative software solutions while leveraging advanced technologies. Collaborate within dynamic teams to enhance complex systems and drive impactful results across diverse projects. Engage i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Champion advanced missile systems development by leading requirements management, verification, and validation initiatives. Collaborate with multi-site teams to ensure compliance with rigorous defense...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $310K *

Lead the charge in designing cutting-edge hardware systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate and optimize complex electrical components, ensuring reliability from conception throu...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $251K *

Transform device experiences for enterprise clients by driving technical strategy, leading cross-team initiatives, and architecting scalable Alexa interfaces while mentoring and guiding engineering te...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative software solutions that enhance analysis, visualization, and modeling of critical test data supporting the Air Force Test Center's missions. Your...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leveraging advanced programming skills in a dynamic environment. Join a team focused on critical systems development with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration to deliv...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $197K *

Elevate your career by managing a talented team of developers, driving project execution and fostering innovation within a collaborative environment. Lead technical initiatives that enhance patient-ce...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing scalable solutions for CRM, enhancing functionality across marketing, sales, and customer service. Collaborate with an agile team to ensure seamless integr...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Drive architectural leadership and technical integrity for software development. Lead a team in utilizing AI-assisted tools, fostering a culture of quality and collaboration while ensuring extensible...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join our team to innovate cutting-edge embedded software solutions for optical systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to develop and sustain high-quality, real-time software for both...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Lead the design and development of robust financial risk systems to enhance client security and compliance. Collaborate across teams to create seamless experiences and safeguard operations against fra...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting and implementing cutting-edge software for space suit avionics. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance systems integration and verification, ensurin...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $194K *

Empower innovation by designing and developing scalable software solutions across multiple domains, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product features and improve efficiency, while...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $194K *

Shape the future of software engineering by designing and developing robust systems across diverse areas, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance user ex...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Build a high-impact automation framework for quality assurance, ensuring rapid software delivery while maintaining compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance automated testing and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform revenue generation by spearheading AI-driven features. Collaborate across teams, engage with customers, and shape the technical direction for innovative sales solutions used by over 1,100 cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $207K *

Design scalable data solutions, enhance off-platform integrations, and lead cross-team collaborations. Drive architecture modernization and AI-first initiatives while mentoring engineers and optimizin...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of data infrastructure, building robust pipelines and models to empower teams across the organization, ensuring quality and accessibility for strategic decision-making and operational e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Develop innovative embedded software solutions utilizing C/C++ for microcontrollers, ensuring secure, high-performance integration with hardware. Collaborate across teams in an Agile environment to de...

Reposted 2 days 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.