Lead Software Engineer Jobs in New York
Lead Software Engineer jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial technology, media technology, enterprise software, and e-commerce across a market that runs from early-career engineers through senior principal roles. Most hiring clusters in New York City, with secondary demand in Buffalo and Albany as companies expand engineering operations upstate. Well-established employers with deep engineering footprints in the state include JPMorgan Chase, Bloomberg, and Spotify. The most in-demand specialties are distributed systems, cloud-native platform engineering, and full-stack development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Technology, Data, AI and Ventures:
Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era - all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.
Full-Stack Software Developer
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated Full-Stack Software Developer with 1–2 years of professional software development experience to contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of modern cloud-based web applications.
The developer will work alongside experienced engineers and technical leads to build AWS-based backend services and responsive frontend applications using React and TypeScript. The role will also support applications and integrations involving the Varicent Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) platform.
As part of Technology, you’ll contribute to New York Life’s ongoing digital transformation by collaborating with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and other technology partners to deliver reliable, secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. This role provides an opportunity to expand your experience across cloud-native development, enterprise application integration, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and enhance web application features across frontend and backend components under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads.
- Build responsive, reusable, and maintainable frontend components using React, TypeScript, and Vite.
- Develop and enhance backend services and REST APIs using AWS technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
- Support application functionality, configurations, data flows, and integrations involving the Varicent ICM platform.
- Write clean, maintainable, secure, and well-tested code following established engineering standards and best practices.
- Develop unit tests and participate in integration, regression, and automated testing activities.
- Troubleshoot application and integration issues, perform root-cause analysis, and work collaboratively to implement solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, technical discussions, and other Agile development activities.
- Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, technical leads, product owners, and other technology partners throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Follow established GitHub workflows, branching strategies, and CI/CD processes.
- Work with AWS and container technologies such as EC2, ECR, Route 53, Docker, and related services as needed.
What You’ll Bring
You will bring a solid foundation in software development, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in building modern cloud-based enterprise applications. You are comfortable working with frontend and backend technologies and are eager to continue expanding your skills across the full application stack.
You collaborate effectively with team members, communicate clearly, and demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers. You are interested in modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, enterprise platforms, automation, and continuously improving the quality and maintainability of the solutions you develop.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- 1–2 years of professional software development experience, including relevant internship or co-op experience where applicable.
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web application development.
- Experience or strong working knowledge of React, including components, hooks, state management, and REST API integration.
- Experience with or working knowledge of the Varicent Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) platform, including Varicent configurations, data flows, integrations, and application functionality.
- Familiarity with backend development, REST APIs, and AWS cloud services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
- Experience with Git/GitHub, including source control, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development.
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, debugging, unit testing, error handling, and secure coding practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with TypeScript and Vite for frontend application development.
- Exposure to additional AWS services such as EC2, ECR, Route 53, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and frontend or API testing.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform.
- Exposure to Python or another backend programming language.
- Understanding of cloud security, application monitoring, logging, and observability.
- Interest in cloud-native development, DevOps practices, automation, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI.
Job Level: LEVELPF2
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $81,000-$115,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 95354
Job Description
Requisition ID
Department
Job Function
Location
Role Location Designation
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Technology, Data, AI and Ventures:
Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life's businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.
Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era - all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last.
Full-Stack Software Developer
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated Full-Stack Software Developer with 1–2 years of professional software development experience to contribute to the development, enhancement, and support of modern cloud-based web applications.
The developer will work alongside experienced engineers and technical leads to build AWS-based backend services and responsive frontend applications using React and TypeScript. The role will also support applications and integrations involving the Varicent Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) platform.
As part of Technology, you’ll contribute to New York Life’s ongoing digital transformation by collaborating with developers, QA engineers, product owners, and other technology partners to deliver reliable, secure, scalable, and high-quality solutions. This role provides an opportunity to expand your experience across cloud-native development, enterprise application integration, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and enhance web application features across frontend and backend components under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads.
- Build responsive, reusable, and maintainable frontend components using React, TypeScript, and Vite.
- Develop and enhance backend services and REST APIs using AWS technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
- Support application functionality, configurations, data flows, and integrations involving the Varicent ICM platform.
- Write clean, maintainable, secure, and well-tested code following established engineering standards and best practices.
- Develop unit tests and participate in integration, regression, and automated testing activities.
- Troubleshoot application and integration issues, perform root-cause analysis, and work collaboratively to implement solutions.
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, technical discussions, and other Agile development activities.
- Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, technical leads, product owners, and other technology partners throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Follow established GitHub workflows, branching strategies, and CI/CD processes.
- Work with AWS and container technologies such as EC2, ECR, Route 53, Docker, and related services as needed.
What You’ll Bring
You will bring a solid foundation in software development, strong problem-solving skills, and an interest in building modern cloud-based enterprise applications. You are comfortable working with frontend and backend technologies and are eager to continue expanding your skills across the full application stack.
You collaborate effectively with team members, communicate clearly, and demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers. You are interested in modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, enterprise platforms, automation, and continuously improving the quality and maintainability of the solutions you develop.
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- 1–2 years of professional software development experience, including relevant internship or co-op experience where applicable.
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web application development.
- Experience or strong working knowledge of React, including components, hooks, state management, and REST API integration.
- Experience with or working knowledge of the Varicent Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) platform, including Varicent configurations, data flows, integrations, and application functionality.
- Familiarity with backend development, REST APIs, and AWS cloud services such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3.
- Experience with Git/GitHub, including source control, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development.
- Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, debugging, unit testing, error handling, and secure coding practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with TypeScript and Vite for frontend application development.
- Exposure to additional AWS services such as EC2, ECR, Route 53, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks and frontend or API testing.
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), preferably Terraform.
- Exposure to Python or another backend programming language.
- Understanding of cloud security, application monitoring, logging, and observability.
- Interest in cloud-native development, DevOps practices, automation, and emerging technologies such as Generative AI.
Job Level: LEVELPF2
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $81,000-$115,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
Job Requisition ID: 95354
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Lead Software Engineer Job Market in New York
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Who's Hiring
- JPMorganChase21
- M&T Bank7
- Nominal3
- Jefferies3
- Meta2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Fintech
- Staffing & Recruiting
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead software engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
- Seven or more years of software engineering experience including team leadership responsibilities
- Proficiency in one or more languages such as Java, Python, Go, or TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Demonstrated ability to define technical roadmaps and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- Experience with agile development practices and cross-functional collaboration in large organizations
Lead Software Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a lead software engineer in New York?
Becoming a lead software engineer in New York does not require a state-issued license, but the path typically runs through several years of hands-on engineering followed by demonstrated technical leadership. New York employers, especially in finance and media technology, place strong weight on a computer science or engineering degree, a portfolio of complex system work, and evidence of mentoring or architectural ownership. Progressing from senior engineer to lead often happens within a single employer or by moving to a larger organization with defined principal tracks.
How much do lead software engineers make in New York?
Lead software engineers in New York earn a median of about $166,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,430 for the lowest 10% to over $224,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire lead software engineers in New York?
Employers hiring lead software engineers in New York right now include JPMorganChase, M&T Bank, and Nominal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's density of financial institutions, media companies, and enterprise technology firms means lead-level openings appear consistently across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Which New York cities have the most lead software engineer jobs?
The cities with the most lead software engineer openings in New York are New York, Buffalo, and Albany. New York City dominates the distribution because it is home to the headquarters and major engineering hubs of the financial services, media, and e-commerce industries, while Buffalo and Albany draw openings from state government technology initiatives, regional banks, and expanding tech employers looking for lower-cost engineering talent outside the city.
Are there remote lead software engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 59% of lead software engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how thoroughly distributed the role has become in software. The parts of the work most amenable to remote arrangements are architecture reviews, code review cycles, and asynchronous technical leadership, while on-site time is more common during critical delivery phases or when a team is onboarding at scale.
How can I get hired as a lead software engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a software engineer role at a New York employer with a structured promotion track rather than applying directly to lead positions. Large financial technology employers in New York such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs run new-graduate engineering programs and rotational tracks that accelerate progression toward leadership. Building toward a lead role from a senior engineer or staff engineer position at a mid-size New York startup is another common route, especially if you take on technical ownership of a product area early.
Where can I find and apply to lead software engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to lead software engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and the kind of team you want to join, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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