Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin

Senior Software Development Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in healthcare technology, financial services software, and enterprise systems across Milwaukee, Madison, and the Fox Valley corridor. Major employers with lasting Wisconsin footprints include Epic Systems, Northwestern Mutual, and Fiserv, all of which maintain substantial engineering teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties are cloud-native architecture, distributed systems design, and full-stack platform engineering at scale. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerSpeechify
Top cityMadison, WI
Cities hiring14
Work type40% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Expleo Group
Senior PHP Software Engineer
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Senior PHP Software Engineer
Expleo Group
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$68 - $73/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Uline
Software Developer - Java
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Uline
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Software Developer - Java
Uline
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
$90k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Senior Software Engineer
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Added 1w ago
Senior Software Engineer
KBX
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering

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Speechify
Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Milwaukee, WI, USA
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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Milwaukee, WI, USA
Speechify
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$140k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)

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Speechify
Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Madison, WI, USA
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Senior Software Engineer, Windows/Desktop Applications - Madison, WI, USA
Speechify
Madison, Wisconsin
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$140k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)

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Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Madison
6 jobs
Green Bay
3 jobs
Middleton
3 jobs
Milwaukee
3 jobs
Waukesha
2 jobs
Beloit
1 job
Sussex
1 job
Verona
1 job
Wausau
1 job

Senior Software Development Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin

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

Who's Hiring

Speechify
Speechify3 open roles
U.S. Venture
U.S. Venture2 open roles
K
KBX1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior software development engineer jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
  • Seven or more years of professional software development experience in production environments
  • Deep proficiency in at least one compiled language such as Java, C++, or C#
  • Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining large-scale distributed or cloud-based systems
  • Strong background in agile development practices and leading technical design reviews
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and driving engineering standards across a team

Senior Software Development Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior software development engineer in Wisconsin?

Software engineering in Wisconsin carries no state-issued license or board registration, so the path runs through education and experience. Most Wisconsin employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, followed by several years of progressively responsible development work. Candidates who have led system design, mentored peers, and delivered complex projects at Wisconsin-based companies in healthcare IT, fintech, or enterprise software are consistently the strongest hires.

How much do senior software development engineers make in Wisconsin?

Senior software development engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $122,660 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,710 for the lowest 10% to over $168,630 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire senior software development engineers in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin senior software development engineer roles are posted by Speechify, U.S. Venture, and KBX and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of healthcare IT firms, insurance and financial services headquarters, and payment technology companies means openings appear across a notably broad range of industries compared with many Midwest states.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most senior software development engineer jobs?

Madison, Green Bay, and Middleton account for the largest share of senior software development engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its deep financial services and insurance sector anchored by firms like Northwestern Mutual and Fiserv, Madison draws heavily from Epic Systems and the University of Wisconsin tech ecosystem, and smaller metros like Appleton and Green Bay contribute openings tied to regional manufacturing and insurance employers that maintain in-house engineering teams.

Are there remote senior software development engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 75% of senior software development engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how naturally the role lends itself to distributed work. The portions of the role most commonly offered as fully remote are backend platform work and individual-contributor architecture roles, while positions that involve leading on-site teams or embedded client delivery tend to require in-person presence.

How can I get hired as a senior software development engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an associate or software engineer role at a Wisconsin employer that runs formal development programs for new graduates. Epic Systems in Verona runs a well-known technical implementation and development track for recent graduates, and Northwestern Mutual and Fiserv in Milwaukee both hire associate software engineers who move into senior roles over time. Building a portfolio of personal or open-source projects demonstrating system design thinking, and earning a cloud certification from AWS or Google, gives candidates a concrete edge when experience is limited.

Where can I find and apply to senior software development engineer jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to senior software development engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and target location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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