Senior Software Developer Jobs in North Carolina

Senior Software Developer jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in financial technology, cloud infrastructure, enterprise software, and life sciences technology, with openings at every level from mid-level engineer through principal and staff engineer. The largest hiring metros are Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, and the Research Triangle, where established employers such as IBM, Bank of America, and Red Hat maintain significant engineering presences. The most sought-after specialties are cloud-native development, full-stack engineering, and DevSecOps. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles64
Top employerSpeechify
Top cityRaleigh, NC
Cities hiring12
Work type44% Remote
Top industryTechnology

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Wells Fargo
Senior Software Engineer
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Wells Fargo
New 11h ago
Senior Software Engineer
Wells Fargo
Charlotte, North Carolina
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
10,000+

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Ethos Risk Services
Agentic AI Software Developer
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Ethos Risk Services
New 18h ago
Agentic AI Software Developer
Ethos Risk Services
Raleigh, North Carolina
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$115k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Kimley-Horn
Software Developer Intern
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Software Developer Intern
Kimley-Horn
Cary, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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Speechify
Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Greensboro, NC, USA
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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Greensboro, NC, USA
Speechify
Greensboro, North Carolina
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$140k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)

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Speechify
Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Durham, NC, USA
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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Durham, NC, USA
Speechify
Durham, North Carolina
Biotech & Life Sciences
Engineering (Non-Software)
Research & Academia
Software Engineering
$140k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)

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Senior Software Developer Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cary
10 jobs
Durham
5 jobs
Fort Bragg
4 jobs
Winston-Salem
4 jobs
Fayetteville
3 jobs
Chapel Hill
2 jobs
Research Triangle Park
2 jobs

Senior Software Developer Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Speechify
Speechify8 open roles
Google
Google6 open roles
Garmin
Garmin4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Electronics & Hardware

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior software developer jobs across North Carolina.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
  • Five or more years of professional software development experience in production environments
  • Proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, or TypeScript
  • Demonstrated experience designing and deploying cloud-based systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience leading code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and owning technical decisions
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools such as Docker, and Agile workflows

Senior Software Developer Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior software developer in North Carolina?

Software development is not state-licensed in North Carolina, so the path is credential- and experience-driven rather than exam-based. Most employers in the Research Triangle and Charlotte require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, several years of hands-on engineering experience, and a portfolio demonstrating ownership of complex systems. Certifications from AWS, Google Cloud, or similar platforms carry real weight with North Carolina employers in fintech and life sciences.

How much do senior software developers make in North Carolina?

Senior software developers in North Carolina earn a median of about $134,710 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,840 for the lowest 10% to over $179,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior software developers in North Carolina?

Employers hiring senior software developers in North Carolina right now include Speechify, Google, and Garmin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's Research Triangle concentration of technology companies, financial institutions headquartered in Charlotte, and life sciences firms in the Durham-Chapel Hill corridor means demand stays broad across industries year-round.

Which North Carolina cities have the most senior software developer jobs?

The cities with the most senior software developer openings in North Carolina are Raleigh, Charlotte, and Cary. Raleigh-Durham leads because of the Research Triangle's dense cluster of technology companies, university spinouts, and major corporate campuses, while Charlotte draws significant volume from its large financial services and fintech sector, and smaller metros appear on the list wherever large healthcare or government contractors have engineering hubs.

Are there remote senior software developer jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 69% of senior software developer openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly this role has been adopted as desk-based and tool-independent work. The roles most consistently offered fully remote are back-end and cloud infrastructure positions, while roles requiring close collaboration with hardware teams or regulated financial systems tend to keep a hybrid or on-site requirement.

How can I get hired as a senior software developer in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a junior or associate software engineer role and building toward seniority through demonstrated ownership of projects. North Carolina employers such as IBM in Research Triangle Park and Bank of America in Charlotte run structured new-graduate and associate engineering programs that recruit directly from North Carolina State University, UNC Chapel Hill, and Duke. Strong candidates pair a degree or bootcamp certificate with a GitHub portfolio and pursue AWS or Google Cloud associate-level certifications to stand out at the application stage.

Where can I find and apply to senior software developer jobs in North Carolina?

You can find and apply to senior software developer jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly from each listing.

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