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.

Sr. Software Engineer - Backend (Integration Quality)

Company: Zapier

Location: North America

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Zapier is hiring a Sr Backend Engineer to enhance integration quality and automation, emphasizing AI, remote work, and high-impact projects. The role involves improving reliability, mentoring, and collaborating across teams to scale quality improvements.

DevOps Engineer (GitHub Migration Projects)

Company: Atmosera

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Atmosera offers advanced tech solutions and seeks skilled engineers for GitHub Enterprise Cloud migration projects, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. They prioritize diversity and equal opportunity in hiring.

Manager, Engineer

Company: Menlo Security

Location: EMEA,UK

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Menlo Security is seeking a talented engineering manager to lead their UK Service Delivery team. The role involves managing employees across geolocations, providing technical leadership, and contributing to the development of remote browser technology. Menlo Security is well-funded, has a collaborative culture, and offers opportunities for initiative and building a legacy.

Staff Software Developer - Scheduling

Company: Jane App

Location: Canada

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Jane is a remote-first company that helps healthcare practitioners and patients by providing digital tools for managing practices. They value collaboration, growth mindset, and work-life balance. The company is looking for a Staff Software Developer to join their Scheduling team and help modernize their scheduling architecture.

Principal AV Behavior and AI Safety Engineer: Technical Lead

Company: General Motors

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The role involves leading AV safety strategies using AI/ML, aligning with GM's vision of zero crashes and emissions. It offers opportunities in a dynamic team environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Senior Business Development Representative

Company: Menlo Security

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Menlo Security emphasizes secure connectivity and growth, offering roles with competitive compensation and a collaborative culture. The company highlights its strong investor backing, mission-driven goals, and opportunities for passionate talent to contribute to its expansion.

Service Strategy & Design Engineer

Company: Gametime United

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

The Fan Ops Service Strategy & Design Engineer will design and enhance systems to support Gametime fans, focusing on chatbots, self-service tools, and automated voice deflection. They will collaborate with various teams to ensure frictionless, efficient, and empathetic fan experiences while leveraging AWS, Amazon Connect, Kustomer, and frontend/backend development.

Cloud Engineer (Azure Architecture)

Company: Atmosera

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Atmosera is a Microsoft Partner with nine specializations, GitHub AI Partner of the Year, and a member of the GitHub Advisory Board and Microsoft Intelligent Security Association. They deliver cutting-edge integrated solutions using modern technology and human expertise across applications, data, AI, DevOps, security, and the Microsoft Azure platform. Atmosera is seeking a skilled engineer to design and architect secure, scalable Azure solutions for enterprise environments, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: D.A. Davidson

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

DA Davidson Companies is an employee-owned company with a strong focus on integrity, ethics, and delivering outstanding service to clients. They support a friendly, open culture and encourage candid communication. The company also works to strengthen local communities and giving back is one of their core values.

Cloud Engineer (Migration Specialist)

Company: Atmosera

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Atmosera is a Microsoft Partner that empowers businesses with modern technology and human expertise. They offer exceptional experience across various domains and enable organizations to accelerate innovation, enhance security, and optimize operational agility. Atmosera is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer Migration Specialist to lead an Azure tenant-to-tenant migration.

Engineering Manager - Web App

Company: Shippo

Location: Remote

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Shippo is a shipping platform that provides merchants with best-in-class shipping solutions, competitive rates, and a streamlined experience. The company is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for the Order Management system, which powers merchants' ability to manage, fulfill, and track their orders. The role involves setting technical direction, driving execution, growing engineers, and partnering with Product and Design to define roadmaps and deliver high-impact features.

DevOps Engineer (IaC & Automation)

Company: Atmosera

Location: USA

Posted Nov 14, 2025

Atmosera is a Microsoft partner that empowers businesses with modern technology and human expertise. They offer integrated solutions across applications, data, AI, DevOps, security, and the Microsoft Azure platform. The company is seeking a skilled engineer to develop automated deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code for Azure environments.

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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