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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$143K - $194K *

Discover innovative solutions by designing and building large-scale distributed systems that enhance performance and reliability for millions of customers using cutting-edge technology in an agile env...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize software solutions for manufacturing automation through innovative systems design, integration, and deployment. Contribute significantly to engineering projects by leveraging expertise in sof...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $154K *

Optimize testing infrastructure by creating robust automation frameworks and enhancing testing practices to ensure high-quality, reliable commerce experiences within scalable web applications. Collabo...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead and mentor Agile software engineering teams, driving innovation and delivery for core platform services. Foster collaboration, guide architectural strategy, and enhance development using AI tools...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading the design of user-centric applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create robust, scalable systems that meet complex user needs and drive mission-critic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $223K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions to enhance satellite communication systems. Collaborate within a dynamic team to build reliable, scalable infrastructure for critical operations, driving advan...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $232K *

Unlock innovative solutions as you lead Java development efforts within a dynamic software team. Collaborate in an Agile environment, driving the design and implementation of multi-tiered applications...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $232K *

Contribute to innovative software solutions as a senior engineer, leading the design, development, and maintenance of complex applications for space vehicle command and control. Join a dynamic team ut...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $232K *

Transform software solutions by leading Java development in a dynamic agile team. Contribute to groundbreaking projects for command and control systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency in complex...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $236K *

Elevate your career as a hands-on technical leader for cloud-native platforms, driving architectural decisions, collaborating across teams, and championing best engineering practices to deliver scalab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of scalable applications and tools in an agile environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance high-performance features and deliver innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leveraging advanced software engineering skills, cloud solutions, and cheminformatics tools. Collaborate in an Agile environment to develop impactful technology solutions across mu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a role that champions software development, fostering innovation and collaboration while taking ownership of Embedded, Desktop, and Cloud Systems to create scalable solutions an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $250K *

Empower the Foundations team by driving improvements in data platform reliability, overseeing impactful projects, and enhancing system efficiency. Collaborate with technology stacks including Python...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate the standard of quality in software engineering by owning AI-generated code validation and building critical test infrastructures. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure fast, reliable relea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$240K - $300K *

Shape the technical vision for a high-impact engineering domain, modernizing architecture, ensuring reliability, and enabling new capabilities. Lead multi-team strategies while mentoring engineers to...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$240K - $300K *

Elevate the Core Transfer Experience by owning technical vision, modernizing architecture, and driving operational excellence, while enabling innovative AI-native capabilities to enhance user experien...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $155K *

Pioneer software development initiatives to modernize business-critical applications, enhance performance, and ensure seamless system integrations, driving operational excellence within hybrid environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance our platform capabilities, driving developer productivity and innovation. Work on core system architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate on elegant solutions while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of software engineering, applying advanced principles to develop mission-critical systems in a dynamic environment, collaborating across teams to enhance system pe...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Join a team that's developing cutting-edge embedded software solutions for autonomous systems, where you can apply your expertise in software engineering, collaborate across teams, and contribute to i...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $225K *

Drive innovation as a Senior Backend Software Engineer, creating resilient services and APIs to facilitate global money movement, collaborating cross-functionally, and raising technical standards for...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $225K *

Champion the development of robust backend features for a dynamic financial platform, ensuring scalable, resilient services while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to meet customer nee...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $264K *

Lead the design and delivery of high-performance APIs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards, improve scalability, and coach junior engineers, driving innovation in Product...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the design and development of innovative software solutions, ensuring high security and scalability. Collaborate across teams to deliver quality applications, drive automation processes, and cont...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.