Explore Software Engineer Jobs

Find software engineer jobs that match your experience, skills, and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including roles in software development, application engineering, cloud computing, and platform engineering.

What Does a Software Engineer Do?

Software engineers design, build, test, and maintain software systems. Depending on the role, they may develop user-facing applications, create backend services, improve infrastructure, or collaborate across teams to deliver reliable products. Responsibilities and requirements vary by employer, industry, and level of seniority.

Common Software Engineer Specializations

Software engineering encompasses a range of specializations, including frontend, backend, and full-stack development; mobile engineering; site reliability and platform engineering; cloud and infrastructure; and machine learning. Job titles and team responsibilities differ, so review each listing for its specific scope and qualifications.

Skills Employers Often Seek

Job requirements may include programming experience, knowledge of software architecture and data structures, testing and debugging skills, and familiarity with version control and collaborative development practices. Some positions also call for experience with cloud platforms, databases, distributed systems, or particular languages and frameworks. The skills sought vary from role to role.

Find Your Next Software Engineering Role

Browse software engineer openings on Ladders and compare responsibilities, seniority, and qualifications. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore opportunities for their next career move.

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$160K - $200K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI systems by leveraging your expertise in Go and Python. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize and refine scalable services, ensuring high performance and u...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$152K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge agent-side systems for GPU health monitoring, telemetry, and observability, while enhancing the reliability of NVIDIA's GPU fleet and collaborating across te...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative digital platforms by developing scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. Drive efficiency and enhance customer outcomes through full-stack development, cloud archit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Engineer scalable, secure digital platforms that enhance product delivery and operational efficiency. Drive end-to-end development across web frontends, APIs, and microservices while ensuring complian...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$171K - $288K *

Unlock potential by leading the modernization of major build systems for software-defined vehicles. Drive technical progress, influence team direction, and enhance engineering productivity through inn...

Milford, CTRemote

1 month ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Develop and implement integrations between Army work-request and financial systems with IBM Maximo, ensuring seamless data flow and automated reconciliation while adhering to secure coding practices a...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K - $158K *

Empower product development by collaborating with designers and engineers to create intuitive banking solutions. Foster a culture of innovation and ownership within a dynamic, startup-like environment...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $200K *

Champion innovation by developing scalable backend solutions and troubleshooting complex issues within our Cyber-Physical Systems platform. Collaborate with global teams to enhance performance and ens...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $193K *

Join a team that's redefining software engineering excellence by leading high-performing teams in building and modernizing enterprise applications. Drive technical strategy, foster innovation, and ens...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $227K *

Develop and secure AI/ML evaluation infrastructure, ensuring robust testing and validation of systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and methodologies, driving...

New Jersey, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead engineers in delivering high-quality technology. Drive performance, resource planning, and best practices across the SDLC while fostering a culture of collaboration and...

Livonia, MIRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engineer and enhance the 1035YellowPages platform as a senior developer, responsible for full-stack development and client integration. Lead efforts in code ownership, debugging, and support while lev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement innovative AI applications, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver scalable, efficient solutions, and mentor junior developers while staying at the f...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Contribute to the development of a modern platform by building features, connecting systems, and improving data usability. Engage with stakeholders and troubleshoot to deliver reliable software as par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$189K - $231K *

Build next-gen AI infrastructure as a Senior Engineer, owning subsystems from design to production. Shape projects for enterprise clients by leading and mentoring engineers while tackling unique infra...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $195K *

Drive innovation by developing and maintaining Linux kernel features, collaborating with hardware teams, and contributing to the upstream community. Own projects from definition to deployment while me...

Vancouver, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of backend development by independently delivering robust features and driving collaboration across teams while optimizing code for scale and performance...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$103K - $181K *

Shape the future of secure software by developing full-stack applications that support critical government missions. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions in dynamic e...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical authority, leading enterprise connectivity solutions and driving network modernization initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance B2B connectivity and o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $110K *

Help us enhance user experience by developing and maintaining Firefox features for OS integration. Collaborate with a distributed team to tackle complex engineering tasks and contribute to a high-qual...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

Shape the future of autonomous vehicles by tackling complex AI challenges. Collaborate with engineers to enhance deep learning models and apply your expertise in unsupervised learning to scale innovat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $250K *

Join a talented team to tackle complex AI challenges by enhancing our proprietary algorithmic toolkit and collaborating on deep learning experiments that push the boundaries of research and developmen...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team of developers to deliver high-quality software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving strategic project initiatives while fostering a cultur...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $177K *

Empower advertisers by leading high-impact projects that enhance campaign management, optimize platform health, and drive revenue growth through innovative backend services and APIs. Collaborate acros...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI engineering by leading a dynamic group of engineers and Technical Leads. Drive workforce strategy, enhance team capabilities, and ensure sustainable deliver...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a software engineer do?question toggle

    A software engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software. The work may focus on applications, backend services, infrastructure, or other systems, depending on the position.

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

    Common roles include frontend, backend, and full-stack engineer, as well as mobile, cloud, platform, site reliability, and machine learning engineering positions. Titles and responsibilities vary by employer.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for software engineer jobs?question toggle

    Requirements differ by role. Employers may seek programming experience, knowledge of software design and testing, and familiarity with relevant tools, languages, or platforms. Check individual listings for specific qualifications.

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

    Browse software engineering listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, and qualifications.