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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$103K - $181K *

Empower a dynamic Agile team in developing critical mission applications, utilizing your expertise in enterprise software development and fostering effective collaboration to enhance solutions for com...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Explore the potential of AI in full-stack development while designing and delivering enterprise applications. Collaborate across teams and mentor engineers, ensuring your expertise shapes cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI-native software development. Drive engineering excellence by orchestrating autonomous agents and maintaining high-quality standards in a FedRAMP-authorized e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $148K *

Lead the charge in designing and building secure integrations for enterprise ITSM platforms. Analyze data flows, enhance system connections, and ensure compliance while delivering resilient solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to design and build robust infrastructure that meets evolving regulations. Innovate by mastering new technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experien...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation in backend development and blockchain infrastructure, shaping the future of global payments. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and scale solutions to millions while...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$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

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing innovative software solutions, leveraging new technologies and processes. Collaborate closely with customers to create high-quality applications while adapting to evolving...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate incident response capabilities by developing dashboards and alerts, optimizing cloud performance, and ensuring security compliance. Collaborate with product teams to enhance IAM needs while dr...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   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...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Innovate core infrastructure and systems for agent-native applications, ensuring high availability and performance while enabling a culture of developer efficiency and confidence in delivery...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$218K - $245K *

Empower AI observability by delivering end-to-end solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and insights into agent performance, costs, and errors, while navigat...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative software solutions by designing, developing, and testing systems-level software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet operational specifications and enhance SAP functionali...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$96K - $154K *

Develop and maintain quality software for internal stakeholders, focusing on Python and AWS. Collaborate in an Agile environment, define architecture, and mentor junior developers while enhancing lega...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $245K *

Champion innovative software solutions by leading the design and implementation of scalable systems and APIs. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences while mentoring engineers and driving...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate healthcare delivery by developing AI solutions that enhance operations and resident experiences. Collaborate with teams to automate processes and improve clinical decision-making in senior ca...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate robust SaaS platforms by collaborating with cross-functional teams, building and enhancing features, and delivering customer-centric solutions throughout the development lifecycle...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $190K *

Unlock your potential as you build and maintain integrations that connect security tools to enhance customer workflows. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, deliver, and support reliable solutio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$122K - $176K *

Lead the charge in evolving a cutting-edge financial assistant, enhancing user experience through innovative features and AI integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic st...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Software Developer, driving the design and deployment of cutting-edge AI platforms. Collaborate across the full stack to create intelligent applications that enhan...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in scalable distributed systems by designing and building a reliability platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service health and observability while mentoring f...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare technology by developing and maintaining our Electronic Health Record platform using Ruby. Collaborate in an agile environment to deliver impactful...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $100K *

Take ownership of the Virtual Care Platform by developing and maintaining features in a Python/Django codebase, enhancing internal tools, and ensuring production reliability while collaborating with s...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate strategies for growth by leveraging AI, automation, and data pipelines to build scalable systems that enhance demand and pipeline generation. You will own the technical aspects that drive Eon...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.