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Senior Software Engineers are at the forefront of the digital transformation wave, with 2,565 roles open across AI, cloud-native, and edge computing domains. The demand is driven by companies accelerating cloud migration, adopting microservices architectures, and integrating AI into product pipelines, resulting in a 30% salary premium for candidates who master Kubernetes, Terraform, and multi-cloud strategies.

Within the Senior Software Engineer category, roles split into platform architects, DevOps leads, backend specialists, and AI/ML engineers. Typical responsibilities include designing distributed systems that scale to millions of users, building CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or ArgoCD, implementing observability with Prometheus and Grafana, and mentoring junior engineers while driving secure coding practices.

Salary transparency is critical for senior engineers because compensation can vary by stack and company size. Knowing the exact pay range for a Kubernetes‑focused role versus a .NET backend role helps engineers negotiate better offers, spot regional wage gaps, and make data‑driven career moves.

Staff Data Scientist

Company: Platform Science

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Platform Science is an open IoT platform founded in 2015 that partners with fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry. They are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to process large amounts of raw data into strategic insights and lead the evaluation, design, and implementation of machine learning models and statistical analyses to support key business objectives.

Senior Product Design Lead - Payments & Risk Platform

Company: Gusto, Inc.

Location: Canada

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The role is for a Payments + Risk Design Lead at Gusto, responsible for end-to-end product design of complex financial systems. The position requires 8-10 years of product design experience, expertise in systems thinking, and the ability to lead design direction and influence cross-functional partners. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that empower small businesses.

Senior Integrated Marketing Specialist

Company: Wikimedia Foundation

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Senior Integrated Marketing Specialist for a maternity cover from February 1 to June 30, 2026. The role involves leading key marketing initiatives, managing campaigns, driving product marketing, supporting the website refresh project, collaborating with various teams, maintaining brand consistency, and managing external agencies.

Senior Software Engineer - Fullstack

Company: Webflow

Location: Argentina

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Webflow is building the world's leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They are expanding their engineering team in Argentina to work on new products and features. The role is for a Senior Software Engineer Fullstack to design and implement scalable backend services and APIs using technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, and AWS.

Data Visualization Engineer 5 - Content & Studio

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide. The company leverages its position as both a content distributor and producer to create data-driven insights for decision-making. The Tools & Insights team within Data Science & Engineering builds data storytelling products for content, partnering with strategists, data scientists, and engineers to create a holistic story through data visualization applications.

Senior People Operations Generalist

Company: Mercury

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Mercury is seeking a Senior People Operations Generalist to join their team as they scale globally. The role involves managing leave of absence processes, advancing DEIB initiatives, and serving as a Workday partner. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience in People Operations, experience using Workday, and a strong ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy and exceptional communication skills.

Software Engineer, Streaming Systems

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The company is seeking a software engineer to join their Streaming Systems team, which focuses on high-throughput systems for collecting and processing billions of behavioral events. The role involves building infrastructure for ingesting clickstream, product interaction, and transactional data. The company emphasizes high ownership, autonomy, and a fast-paced startup environment. They offer a competitive salary range and equity compensation.

Security Software Engineer - ML Detection Engineering

Company: Netflix

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Netflix is a leading entertainment service with over 300 million paid memberships worldwide. The Detection Engineering Team focuses on analyzing high-risk attack paths and creating focused detections to reduce risk to the business. The team is looking for an experienced candidate to help mature and expand their detection frameworks, platforms, and portfolio using machine learning capabilities.

Senior Frontend Web Engineer - Compliance Engineer

Company: Reddit

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Reddit is a platform that brings community and belonging to people worldwide through various interest-based communities. The company is launching a Compliance Engineering team to ensure their platforms meet evolving regulatory requirements and maintain trust. The role involves shaping the future of Reddit, partnering with teams, and leading initiatives critical to the business and platform integrity.

Senior Software Engineer - Developer Tools, Poe

Company: Quora

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Quora seeks engineers to join their remote team, focusing on Poe's AI platform. The role involves building tools for developers, with a culture of collaboration and innovation. Benefits include competitive pay, remote work, and equity.

Software Engineer - Lua

Company: Vercel

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The role involves scaling CDN services, collaborating with teams, and optimizing performance. Requirements include Lua expertise and HTTP knowledge. Benefits include competitive pay, healthcare, and flexible work arrangements.

Senior/ Staff ML Engineer - Recommendations Systems

Company: Grow Therapy

Location: USA

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The company is seeking a machine learning engineer with experience in search and personalization to design, develop, and deploy a scalable search ranking algorithm. The role involves collaborating with data scientists, implementing machine learning models, and working cross-functionally with various teams.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Senior Software Engineers?
In the U.S., Senior Software Engineers earn between $120,000 and $200,000 annually, depending on location and tech stack. In Europe, the range is €70,000–€110,000, while in India it spans ₹12,00,000–₹25,00,000. Companies factoring in advanced skills like Kubernetes, Terraform, or AI/ML often push the upper end of these brackets.
Which skills and certifications do Senior Software Engineers need?
Core languages include Go, Java, Python, TypeScript, and Rust. Must‑have tools are Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and Prometheus. Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) significantly boost employability.
How common is remote work for Senior Software Engineer roles?
Over 70% of senior engineering positions on the board offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements. Companies in the tech and fintech sectors prioritize flexibility, enabling engineers to work from any location while maintaining collaboration through Slack, Zoom, and remote‑first design reviews.
What career progression paths exist beyond Senior Software Engineer?
Typical trajectories include Staff Engineer, Principal Engineer, Distinguished Engineer, and Engineering Manager. Advancement often requires leadership in system design, cross‑team mentorship, and ownership of high‑impact projects, as well as contributions to open source or industry standards.
What industry trends are shaping Senior Software Engineer roles today?
Emerging trends include AI‑driven observability, serverless and edge computing, multi‑cloud orchestration, and infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC). Engineers who master cloud‑native patterns, continuous delivery, and data‑centric AI model deployment are in the highest demand.

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