Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC
Senior Software Development Engineer jobs in Raleigh are concentrated in the Research Triangle Park corridor, North Hills, and downtown Raleigh, where technology, life sciences, and enterprise software firms lead hiring. Employers hiring right now include First Citizens Bank, Verily, and Optum. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
Verily Health is a data platform and technology company purpose-built to power AI-enabled precision health solutions that accelerate research and improve care for individuals and communities. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology, data science, and healthcare, Verily transforms multimodal health data into insights, models, and actions that make healthcare more personalized, predictive, and precise.
Description
The Developer Platform team is responsible for building cloud-native, self-service developer infrastructure that enables the software development lifecycle for over 600 developers at Verily. We furnish a speedy, delightful, scalable, and secure developer journey through integrated capabilities in AI, IDE extensions, application templates, developer portals, CI/CD and other functional areas.
We are a product-oriented, highly-effective, world-class platform development team that has a large positive impact on the product development process at Verily. As part of this team, you will work closely with engineers who have worked on successful projects like Kubernetes, Istio and Firebase.
Responsibilities
Own the implementation for a significant platform capability or set of capabilities.
Participate in the design and development of capabilities that leverage state-of-the-art cloud-native open source components (e.g. Kubernetes, VSCode, Backstage, Terraform) and cutting-edge AI.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other team members contributing to your objectives.
Drive execution through high-quality implementation and set an example of best practices in code health and production (e.g. monitoring, frequent releases, reliable CI).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience in software development with 3+ years experience developing and maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure products and services in production in Go, Python, TypeScript, or similar programming languages.
Prior experience with cloud technologies: Google Cloud Platform/Amazon Web Services/Azure or other cloud providers, GitHub Actions, VSCode, Kubernetes, Backstage, or related tools.
Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
Strong communication skills in scenarios like discussing a new feature, investigating a customer issue, and articulating next steps and blockers in a task.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes.
Experience in building with LLMs to solve business problems.
Strong working knowledge of microservices, software delivery platforms, DevSecOps, continuous integration, and release management processes.
Familiarity working in a centralized developer platform team.
Passionate about developer experience with a high empathy for users.
Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $128,000 - $192,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus or benefits.
Verily Health Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
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Who's Hiring
- First Citizens Bank16

- Verily10

- Optum5

- Google5

- Humana5

Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Raleigh: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior software development engineer job in Raleigh?
The strongest path into a senior software development engineer role in Raleigh is targeting the Research Triangle Park technology corridor and downtown's growing enterprise software and cloud services firms. Candidates with experience in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or full-stack development stand out in this market. Networking through local tech meetups and Triangle-area engineering communities gives applicants a real edge over remote-only searches.
Which companies hire senior software development engineers in Raleigh?
Employers hiring senior software development engineers in Raleigh right now include First Citizens Bank, Verily, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Raleigh's employer mix runs from established enterprise technology firms and healthcare IT companies in the Research Triangle Park area to fast-growing software startups headquartered downtown.
Are there remote senior software development engineer jobs in Raleigh?
Yes, remote and hybrid arrangements are common for senior software development engineer roles, since the work is desk-based and output-driven. About 84% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Raleigh are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed engineering teams have become across the Research Triangle. Architecture, backend, and cloud platform roles are the most consistently remote in Raleigh's market.
How can I get a senior software development engineer job in Raleigh with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Raleigh is through associate or mid-level software engineer roles at Research Triangle Park technology companies or healthcare IT firms, which regularly promote from within. Local bootcamp graduates and NC State or UNC computer science alumni programs feed directly into junior pipelines at Raleigh-area employers. Building a public portfolio on GitHub and contributing to open-source projects used by Triangle-area firms meaningfully differentiates early-career candidates here.
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