Senior Software Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

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Sales Representative

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Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Sales Professional

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Location: Long Branch, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Sales Professional

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Location: Lubbock, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Principal Systems Engineer - Austin, TX

Company: BAE Systems, Inc.

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for their Austin, TX location. The role involves developing complex system architectures, managing hardware and software requirements, and performing system-level integration tests. The candidate will work in midsize teams, supporting Controls and Avionics Solutions, which provides flight and mission-critical products to commercial and military customers worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field, 8+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development, and strong technical writing skills. Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree, experience with formal validation and verification procedures, and familiarity with safety-critical development processes.

Digital Experience Designer

Company: CVS Health

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Medical Quality Assurance Specialist I

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Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Medical Quality Assurance Specialist I

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Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Systems Architect - Austin, TX

Company: BAE Systems, Inc.

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer/Systems Architect for a position in Austin, TX. The role involves leading systems engineering functions, developing and managing complex system hardware and software requirements, and performing system-level integration and validation. The candidate will work in midsize teams, supporting Controls and Avionics Solutions, which provides flight and mission-critical products to commercial and military customers worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field, 10+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development, and strong technical writing skills. Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree, 12+ years of experience, and familiarity with MBSE methodologies and tools.

PLL/Clocking Design Engineer

Company: Apple

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

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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