Mid Level Senior Software Developer Jobs
Mid level senior software developer jobs go to developers ready to own features end to end, guide junior teammates, and make technical decisions without close supervision. Openings run across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, with a strong mix of remote and hybrid positions, and employers like Amazon, Apple, and Plaid hiring at this level now.
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Role: Senior Engineer, Modem Software
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months with possible extension
Job Description:
- Modem Software team is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineers to join our team in developing and commercializing world class cellular modem SW.
- We are looking for engineers with expertise in the cellular domain with focus on L1 control/PHY layers and embedded software.
- As a member of the Modem Software team, you will be responsible for development and commercialization of cellular chipsets in the North America market.
- Commercialize modem in the North American market.
- Analyze field and test equipment logs, debug issues and provide fix.
- Participate in new feature development and verification.
- Understand existing embedded software, identify optimization areas and provide solutions to improve overall performance.
- Collaborate with wider teams and customers to provide end to end solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science Discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 0+ years in the field of wireless communication technologies.
- Excellent coding skills in C/C++ in embedded space.
- Excellent understanding of HW abstraction layer and embedded concepts.
- Strong understanding of 3GPP protocol specifications in L1.
- Knowledge of physical layer channels (PDCCH, PDSCH, PBCH) and related procedures in downlink.
- Good understanding of L2/L3 protocols especially MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC is preferred.
- Ability to work on test equipment and vendor drops to verify and debug assigned features/issues end to end.
- Ability to take ownership and bring innovations in the development of commercial modem software.
- You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming alternate approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
Role: Senior Engineer, Modem Software
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Duration: 6+ Months with possible extension
Job Description:
- Modem Software team is looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineers to join our team in developing and commercializing world class cellular modem SW.
- We are looking for engineers with expertise in the cellular domain with focus on L1 control/PHY layers and embedded software.
- As a member of the Modem Software team, you will be responsible for development and commercialization of cellular chipsets in the North America market.
- Commercialize modem in the North American market.
- Analyze field and test equipment logs, debug issues and provide fix.
- Participate in new feature development and verification.
- Understand existing embedded software, identify optimization areas and provide solutions to improve overall performance.
- Collaborate with wider teams and customers to provide end to end solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science Discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 0+ years in the field of wireless communication technologies.
- Excellent coding skills in C/C++ in embedded space.
- Excellent understanding of HW abstraction layer and embedded concepts.
- Strong understanding of 3GPP protocol specifications in L1.
- Knowledge of physical layer channels (PDCCH, PDSCH, PBCH) and related procedures in downlink.
- Good understanding of L2/L3 protocols especially MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC is preferred.
- Ability to work on test equipment and vendor drops to verify and debug assigned features/issues end to end.
- Ability to take ownership and bring innovations in the development of commercial modem software.
- You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
- An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
- You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming alternate approaches.
- Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.
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Mid Level Senior Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level senior software developer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you drove the architecture or implementation from start to finish, resolved ambiguous requirements independently, or unblocked teammates. A strong application shows code quality through a portfolio or GitHub, names specific technologies you have used in production, and demonstrates that you have shipped something real with measurable results.
Which companies hire mid level senior software developers?
Companies hiring mid level senior software developers right now include Amazon, Apple, and Plaid, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide mix of established technology firms, growth-stage startups, and large enterprises across industries that rely on custom software to run core operations.
Are there remote mid level senior software developer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid work is widely available at this level. About 36% of mid level senior software developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer confidence that developers with this depth of experience can deliver independently without on-site oversight. On-site roles still exist, particularly at companies building hardware-integrated or compliance-heavy products.
How do I move up to a mid level senior software developer role?
Growth into mid level comes from deepening ownership over time, not just logging years. Early-career developers move up by taking on complete features rather than isolated tickets, learning to scope and estimate their own work, and building fluency in how their code affects system performance and team velocity. Demonstrating that you can unblock others and make sound technical calls without constant guidance is what separates mid level from junior.
Which industries hire the most mid level senior software developers?
Mid Level senior software developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run complex, evolving software systems that need developers who can take full ownership of features rather than executing narrowly defined tasks.