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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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$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's shaping customer experiences through innovative frontend solutions. Take ownership of technical execution, collaborate across disciplines, and elevate engineering standards while en...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$164K - $262K *

Take ownership of software architecture and development to create scalable, user-centric applications. Lead comprehensive development initiatives while optimizing performance and mentoring engineers i...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining quality assurance through AI-accelerated test automation. You'll build scalable automation suites, integrate quality gates, and collaborate with engineers to enhance test...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$179K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality member-facing systems. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a squad through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring accountability, quality...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$232K - $341K *

Unlock potential by leading the technical strategy for enterprise architecture, focusing on AI integration and cloud migration. Collaborate with engineers to solve complex challenges and drive innovat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize backend systems and integrations to drive AI-powered applications. Collaborate across teams to build scalable, reliable solutions while enhancing enterprise knowledge infrastructure and ensur...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining network solutions by designing, implementing, and supporting advanced LAN, WAN, and wireless systems. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance network strateg...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$159K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative software solutions for complex payment systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize code, mentor junior engineers, and ensure high-quality prod...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of client solutions by leveraging your technical expertise and business acumen. Collaborate with sales teams to design tailored solutions, deliver compelling presentations, and drive...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $170K *

Shape the future of enterprise infrastructure by leading design, implementation, and optimization of systems. Drive automation, enhance security, and mentor junior staff while collaborating on strateg...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Lead the evolution of cloud and DevOps solutions, driving automation and best practices while enhancing software delivery efficiency and reliability for impactful global initiatives...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $233K *

Elevate user experiences by enhancing native applications, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative features and integrations, and leveraging your expertise in mobile development to impa...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$179K - $232K *

Shape the future of mobile engagement by enhancing consumer-facing applications. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovative features across both iOS and Android platforms, delivering tailored...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$181K - $226K *

Join our dynamic team as a Software Engineer, where you'll enhance internal tools, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive improvements in cloud infrastructure and observability, all while working in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$248K - $391K *

Shape the future of cloud-hosted compute environments by leading the architecture and development of AI agent platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions a...

California, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $155K *

Join a team that's redefining energy solutions by designing innovative fluid and power systems. As a Process Engineer, you'll drive the development and optimization of cutting-edge technologies in a f...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $300K *

Seeking a senior product software engineer to drive user-facing features in AI software development, enhancing tools like AI Agent, App Builder, and SDK for seamless app creation and deployment...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building robust and innovative data capabilities. You will design and maintain pipelines, improve data integrity, and collaborate across teams to enhance insights and s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $139K *

Champion the development of innovative data solutions, leveraging Azure pipelines to create robust data assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into effective technical...

North Liberty, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $183K *

Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative backend solutions for a cutting-edge checkout platform, enhancing accessibility and flexibility for financial products in a colla...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $206K *

Transform the user experience by designing and implementing innovative financial products. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance the checkout platform, ensuring reliability and performance for seam...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$168K - $285K *

Lead the development of Test & Code Coverage capabilities, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and streamlin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $429K *

Transform data ecosystems by leading strategic initiatives for data warehouses, analytics tools, and governance, driving impactful solutions for complex business challenges at scale while mentoring en...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$184K - $287K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cloud GPU services, driving the design and implementation of SDKs and CLIs while collaborating with global teams to enhance product functionality and performan...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining front-end development with innovative AI solutions. Leverage your expertise in a dynamic startup environment, making impactful architectural decisions and enhancing user...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

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

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.