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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$85K - $120K *

Elevate your career by joining our Innovation team as a Software Engineer. Collaborate on Proofs-of-Concept and drive features through the full software development lifecycle, from design to deploymen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $120K *

Join a team that's focused on innovative software development, tackling various layers of the tech stack. You'll engage in documentation, automated testing, and debugging, while optimizing performance...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing integration features across modern and legacy systems. You'll design APIs, deliver high-quality integrations, and collaborate with experienced engineers to dr...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $130K *

Explore opportunities as a Senior Software Engineer driving our Virtual Care Platform, ensuring operational excellence and enhancing patient experiences through effective troubleshooting, automation...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate by building robust Go microservices for a multi-tenant AI platform. Collaborate with global teams to design API-first services, ensuring reliability and performance in production environments...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Make your mark as a full stack engineer, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to build high-quality, scalable applications and elevate user experiences. Shape our technology and play a ke...

Atlanta, GARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $110K *

Transform the productivity landscape by administering and enhancing Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, and Power Platform. Collaborate with teams to deliver scalable solutions and su...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion our IT infrastructure by automating identity and device management. In this dynamic role, you'll implement innovative security measures while ensuring operational efficiency in a cutting-edge...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Empower a transformative team as you enhance employer benefits through elegant full stack engineering, delivering scalable, secure systems for seamless financial interactions across diverse platforms...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the payments landscape by building robust financial APIs and workflows. Join a passionate team to drive innovation in money movement, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accuracy for busi...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Develop high-performance Drools rules for a large-scale underwriting platform, ensuring deterministic and explainable decisions. Collaborate on architecture, optimize rule execution, and mentor junior...

New York, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of engineering productivity by architecting tools and patterns that eliminate friction in development workflows, enhance performance, and mentor teams to elevate their technical skill...

Orlando, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $300K *

Transform the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable web solutions. Leverage your expertise in full stack development and cloud technologies to drive innovation and o...

Boston, MARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of cloud-native applications by designing and developing scalable solutions that enhance Workforce Management and Customer Experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliv...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Reimagine your career as a Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer, leading technical direction and mentoring teams while developing a cloud-based platform that empowers forensic investigators to uncover c...

CanadaRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $215K *

Innovate by designing and operating AI products that enhance engineering workflows, ensuring compliance in a regulated environment while driving continuous improvement and integrating cutting-edge tec...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's enhancing IT Operations by designing scalable software solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll lead development efforts, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality software that...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead a dynamic engineering team to design and develop complex enterprise applications, ensuring high-quality delivery and technical excellence while mentoring developers and driving modernization effo...

Sterling, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$136K - $160K *

Elevate operations through AI-driven automation to enhance incident management, streamline ticket resolution, and optimize service health with self-healing observability, all while collaborating acros...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$103K - $181K *

Transform user experiences by developing and enhancing frontend applications using JavaScript, React, and TypeScript. Collaborate in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality software solutions whi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$180K - $200K *

Elevate the engineering department by driving delivery, managing teams, and ensuring production quality. Lead hands-on development while fostering innovation in AI-driven systems to enhance operationa...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Engage in innovative engineering by developing and maintaining cutting-edge frameworks and hosting platforms. Collaborate closely across teams and mentor junior developers in a dynamic and fast-paced...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Champion the design and development of AI-driven security solutions, enhancing autonomous investigation capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer needs and impro...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $153K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technology by delivering impactful software solutions. Collaborate on innovative projects, optimize data operations, and enhance user experiences while support...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.