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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$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by joining a cross-functional team to design and implement scalable AI workflows on a multi-cloud data platform, ensuring secure data governance and integration for enterprise applica...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$164K - $226K *

Transform the identity and access landscape by designing scalable systems for user management, authentication, and authorization. Collaborate with security teams to ensure robust, secure solutions tha...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Innovate within the AI Platform team by designing and operating core components for AI-driven solutions, focusing on model serving, agentic infrastructure, or observability. Collaborate across teams t...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing API, Web, and Mobile teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with product goals while driving technical ownership and fostering team grow...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$144K - $189K *

Join a team that's driving complex projects from design to launch, tackling architecture challenges and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to implement scalable solutions while ensuring cod...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $215K *

Champion the evolution of Android features, driving product impact through collaboration and innovation. Own the development process from concept to deployment, ensuring high-quality user experiences...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$179K - $341K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance C#/.NET integration for Unity Engine, driving performance and reliability. Collaborate with experts to deliver key technical solutions and advocate best practices for de...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $241K *

Advance the technical strategy for mobile app infrastructure, collaborating across teams to enhance operations and ensure sustainability, while mentoring talent and promoting quality standards in a dy...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $322K *

Join a team that transforms network visibility by creating self-service platforms that empower stakeholders with trustworthy insights on network health, using cutting-edge technologies and collaborati...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$122K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as you drive the deployment of cutting-edge networking solutions, ensuring exceptional service delivery and customer satisfaction through expert collaboration and proactive issue...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing application security across web apps and APIs. Collaborate with engineering teams to assess risks, conduct reviews, and drive secure software practices throughout the dev...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of impactful projects, designing and implementing robust backend systems with a high-performing team. Collaborate, innovate, and contribute to a culture of speed, quality, and continuou...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical landscape of digital accessibility. Drive innovation by designing scalable systems that enhance user experience while mentoring engineers and collaborating acr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$156K - $196K *

Develop and maintain scalable backend applications and data pipelines, leveraging cloud infrastructure and modern programming languages to enhance system performance and support data analytics, while...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $290K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing engineering team, driving strategy and innovation in web3 technologies. Shape the future of decentralized systems while ensuring top-tier security and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $135K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, driving modernization efforts for naval systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, develop applications, and en...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $180K *

Champion innovation by developing full-stack web applications using TypeScript. Collaborate in a dynamic, remote-first team to deliver engaging user experiences, streamline operations, and lead techni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$164K - $229K *

Unlock potential by creating scalable, fault-tolerant data systems to support ML and analytics workflows, enabling efficient data processing for critical teams at a leading tech company. Collaborate a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$200K - $260K *

Join a team that's redefining space propulsion systems by leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts, interfacing with customers, and ensuring mission success from concept to operations in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by architecting and building intelligent workflows to integrate models and enterprise data into scalable, production-ready solutions that ensure compliance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering by designing and maintaining robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable datasets for...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust security function, managing a team while enhancing AWS infrastructure, compliance, and application security within a remote-first culture and fast-paced environment...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the charge in architecting and managing robust cloud platforms, driving modernization efforts, and automating infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprises. Collaborate with top engineers...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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. 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.