Explore Software Engineer Jobs Paying $100,000 or More

Find software engineer jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Discover opportunities at companies hiring experienced professionals to design, build, test, and maintain the software that powers products and services. Browse roles across industries, technical specialties, and career levels, and identify positions that align with your skills and goals.

Software Engineering Roles and Specialties

Software engineer job titles vary by the systems and products they support. Backend engineers build services, APIs, and data systems; frontend engineers create user-facing web experiences; and full-stack engineers work across both. Other opportunities focus on mobile applications, cloud platforms, infrastructure, security, machine learning, or developer tools. Review each listing for its responsibilities, required technologies, and team structure.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers commonly seek proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, or Go, along with experience using relevant frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms. Job descriptions may also emphasize software design, testing, code review, system architecture, troubleshooting, and collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams. Requirements differ by role, so compare listings with your background and areas of expertise.

Find a Software Engineer Job That Fits

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Narrow your search by location, experience level, specialty, and other preferences. Read job details closely to understand the scope of the position, qualifications, and compensation information, then apply to roles that match your experience and career priorities.

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$100K - $120K *

Deliver high-quality software solutions by designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Oracle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure s...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Transform business workflows by developing and maintaining applications that enhance productivity and information sharing across teams. Collaborate with IT and business units to deliver innovative sol...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in solving complex distributed systems challenges, driving impactful projects from inception to launch. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance performance and reliability while fostering a...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop user-centric web applications, integrating AI-driven insights for high-stakes decision-making workflows while ensuring performance and sec...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team to design and develop cutting-edge AI platforms, enhancing decision-making workflows through innovative web applications and robust backend services. Collaborate across the full...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop a next-gen AI platform, focusing on intelligent agent frameworks and modern web applications. Collaborate across the full stack to enhance decision-making wor...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Optimize software development by owning complex features, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that meet business needs and te...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K *

Innovate with a dynamic team to develop and maintain applications that integrate engineering systems with campus data, ensuring high-quality data access for operational workflows and enhancing user ex...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $187K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on crafting scalable software solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to design impactful APIs and lead innovations that drive efficiency and elevate cus...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $145K *

Lead the charge in building impactful software features that enhance educators' management of English Learner programs, taking ownership from design to operation in a full-stack environment utilizing...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $110K *

Transform your career by developing innovative software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle while enhancing cybersecurity and ide...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $140K *

Lead the charge in designing and building scalable software solutions, owning features from concept to deployment while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across teams to enhance payment pro...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $413K *

Unlock potential by developing scalable, distributed systems that enhance our core backend services, impacting APIs, messaging, and payments. Collaborate with a talented team to solve complex challeng...

Los Gatos, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$160K - $230K *

Transform mission-critical applications by collaborating with AI engineers to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Drive technical excellence and mentor peers while navigating dynamic feder...

Reston, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Innovate and enhance software solutions in a dynamic SaaS environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications while driving continuous impro...

Puerto Rico, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $125K *

Innovate and design scalable, cloud-native APIs while enhancing legacy systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions, leveraging AI tools and modern techn...

Mesa, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our software engineering capabilities by designing and building modern, cloud-native data pipelines. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless project delivery and advocate for best pr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$91K - $118K *

Lead the development and enhancement of critical software applications, ensuring performance and stability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver market-driven solutions and suppor...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$119K - $180K *

Lead the development of innovative web platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance content management systems. Drive technical decisions and foster a culture of growth while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$119K - $167K *

Lead the charge in evolving our cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance security, reliability, and operational efficiency while mentoring a team and ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$99K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining innovation in software engineering for critical facilities. You'll design and deliver cutting-edge applications and data solutions, driving projects from concept to deplo...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Develop reliable backend systems and platforms that empower engineers. Own capabilities from design to production, enhance performance, and collaborate across teams to improve developer experience and...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to the development of a robust Kubernetes control plane, enhancing multi-cloud infrastructure and driving scalable architecture for enterprise-grade cloud services...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a software engineer do?question toggle

    A software engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications or systems. Responsibilities can include writing and reviewing code, solving technical problems, collaborating with other teams, and improving software reliability and performance.

  • What types of software engineer jobs can I find?question toggle

    Common specialties include backend, frontend, full-stack, mobile, cloud, platform, infrastructure, security, and machine learning engineering. Job titles and responsibilities vary by employer and product.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for software engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for programming experience, knowledge of software development practices, and familiarity with relevant frameworks, databases, or cloud services. Some roles request a computer science degree or equivalent professional experience.

  • How can I find software engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse software engineer listings on Ladders, where opportunities are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Compare each listing’s specialty, location, responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details.

  • Which programming languages should a software engineer know?question toggle

    The most relevant languages depend on the role. Employers may request experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, C++, Go, or other languages, so check each job description for its specific technical requirements.