Senior Software Engineer Jobs

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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.

Art Director / Creative Director - Gen AI Tools

Company: Leonardo.Ai

Location: Australia

Posted Dec 07, 2025

LeonardoAI is seeking a Multimedia Specialist Art Director Generative Content to lead creative projects using AI tools. The role involves concepting, directing, and executing content across various formats and mediums, collaborating with teams, and pushing the boundaries of AI content creation. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio showcasing generative AI work, expertise in relevant tools, and 6+ years of experience in art direction or related roles.

Product Manager - CMS

Company: Figma

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Figma is hiring a Product Manager to lead the development of a new content and digital asset management system. The role involves collaborating with multiple teams, defining long-term strategy, and working on complex infrastructure-related product requirements. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of experience as a Product Manager, 2+ years in content or digital asset management, and excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Sr. Software Engineer, Workflow (Backend and Full stack - Backend leaning)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Zapier is hiring Sr Backend and Fullstack Engineers to enhance automation platforms, emphasizing AI integration, scalability, and a collaborative remote work culture.

Sr. Software Engineer - Partner Sharing (Backend)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Zapier is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to help shape the future of partner-powered automation through the Powered by Zapier API. The Partner Sharing team develops deep strategic relationships with managed partners by offering integration and automation solutions. The role involves designing and building new partner-facing APIs, expanding and improving the Powered by Zapier platform, enhancing partner developer tools and documentation, and collaborating across teams.

Senior Manager - Technical Revenue Accounting

Company: Twilio

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 07, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Manager Technical Revenue Accounting role at Twilio. The role involves leading the evaluation, development, and implementation of revenue recognition policy, ensuring compliance with ASC 606. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, trusted leader, and expert in technical accounting, with experience in SaaS and usage-based revenue models.

Sales Operations Analyst

Company: Canonical

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, with a widely used platform called Ubuntu. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global distributed team. They are hiring Sales Operations Analysts to support sales teams and improve processes.

Sr. Software Engineer - SDK (Full Stack)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Zapier is building a new SDK to empower developers to create, extend, and scale automations seamlessly. The role is for a strong backend-leaning fullstack engineer to design, build, and scale this platform, balancing the needs of internal engineering teams and external developers. The company values diverse perspectives, collaboration, and empathy for both internal and external customers.

Sr. Software Engineer - Enterprise Zone (Backend & Full Stack)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Zapier is expanding its Enterprise zone and hiring Senior Backend and Full Stack Engineers to empower large companies to implement automation at scale. The company focuses on building new approaches for enterprise account management, maintaining system resilience, creating asset management systems, and developing an Enterprise Observability Platform. These roles offer high visibility, impact, and opportunities to work with AI and drive innovation in workflow management.

Sr. Software Engineer - MCP (Backend)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Zapier is an AI automation company that helps businesses increase productivity and serve customers better. They are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design and scale systems for their Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard for AI agents to reason, act, and orchestrate workflows across Zapier's 8000+ integrations. The role involves designing APIs, building platform primitives, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and prioritizing scalability, performance, security, and clarity for developers and AI systems.

Sr. Software Engineer - Knowledge by Zapier (Full Stack)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Zapier is hiring a backend-leaning Sr Full Stack Engineer to work on AI integration, emphasizing responsible AI use, collaboration with AI teams, and the role's impact on shaping AI products. The position offers opportunities to influence AI development and work on innovative, scalable systems.

Brand & Community Lead - Pressable

Company: Automattic Careers

Location: North America,Latin America,Europe,Africa,APAC

Posted Dec 07, 2025

Pressable, a managed WordPress hosting platform, is seeking a Brand & Community Lead to define and execute their brand strategy, content, community engagement, and events. The role involves shaping the brand voice, visual identity, and storytelling across channels, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive awareness, engagement, and advocacy.

Senior Software Engineer | Security

Company: ExtraHop

Location: Remote

Posted Dec 07, 2025

ExtraHop seeks a Senior Software Engineer | Security to enhance detection capabilities. The role involves developing threat detectors, collaborating with teams, and mentoring. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and a focus on innovation.

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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