Senior Software Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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Manager, Site Reliability Engineering

Company: General Motors

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 02, 2025

Strong communication skills, with an ability to explain technical concepts to both engineering and business stakeholders.

Senior Software Engineer, Salesforce

Company: Capital One

Location: Plano, TX

Posted Apr 01, 2025

Collaborate with and across Agile teams to design, develop, test, implement, and support technical solutions in full-stack development tools and technologies.

Staff Software Engineer

Company: General Motors

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 03, 2025

Expertise leveraging Object Oriented Programming methodologies and design patterns including domain-driven design, microservices, cloud native, service mesh and…

Senior Information Security Analyst

Company: Quorum Software

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Mar 29, 2025

2-5 years of hands-on experience in information security, IT security operations, or a related field. Experience with vulnerability management, including…

Senior Clinical Project Manager (RN)

Company: Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Location: Nassau Bay, TX

Posted Apr 01, 2025

Assists during internal audits, customer audits, and certification audits. Evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of planned clinical strategies,…

Insurance Audit Executive - Product, Distribution and Servicing

Company: USAA

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 01, 2025

Provides independent assurance to senior management on the effectiveness of the design, implementation and execution of the line of business processes and risk…

Graphics Designer/Photography -Mid Level: Video Illustrations

Company: NetImpact Strategies

Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX

Posted Mar 29, 2025

Manage and maintain multimedia equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, recommend purchases, and coordinate video productions while ensuring project timelines…

Senior Graphics Designer/Photography: Photography and Videography

Company: NetImpact Strategies

Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX

Posted Mar 29, 2025

Provide and design graphics, photography, and videography services, including video production and editing with sound and voice-over integration.

Staff Full Stack Software Engineer

Company: General Motors

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 03, 2025

This role offers the opportunity to advise, coach, and mentor software engineers, while making a significant impact on this new application and helping to…

TxDOT CEI Project Manager

Company: ESP Associates

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Apr 01, 2025

Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

TxDOT CEI Project Manager

Company: ESP Associates

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Apr 01, 2025

Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Senior Software Engineers by seniority?
In North America, a Senior Software Engineer with cloud and AI Ops expertise earns between $140k and $200k annually. Those with full‑stack or specialized security certifications can command $180k to $250k. Internationally, rates vary but generally fall 70%–90% of U.S. figures, with premium markets like London or Singapore offering 20% higher multiples.
Which skills and certifications are required for Senior Software Engineers?
Key skills include Kubernetes & Helm, Terraform, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Prometheus, Grafana, Go, Java, Python, SQL, and CI‑CD best practices. Security certifications such as CISSP or CompTIA Security+ add significant value for roles involving compliance and secure design.
Is remote work available for Senior Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of senior engineering positions offer full‑remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies rely on VPN, secure cloud access, and collaboration tools like Slack, Confluence, and JIRA to support distributed teams, especially for cloud automation, AI Ops, and backend services.
What career progression paths exist for Senior Software Engineers?
Typical advancement includes moving from Senior Engineer to Staff Engineer (technical lead), then to Principal Engineer (domain authority). Parallel tracks lead to Engineering Manager, Director of Engineering, or VP of Engineering. For those with business acumen, roles such as Enterprise Architect or CTO are also viable.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Senior Software Engineering?
Current trends include AI Ops, edge computing, serverless architectures, low‑code platforms, quantum‑ready designs, and DevSecOps. Companies are investing heavily in observability, chaos engineering, and AI‑assisted debugging to meet performance, security, and compliance demands.

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