Senior Level Software Developer Jobs
Senior level software developer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of architecture decisions, system design, and the technical direction that shapes how teams build and ship. Openings concentrate across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with 43% of roles available remote or hybrid, and employers like NVIDIA, Capgemini, and Intuit hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.
Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.
Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join Lens Studio at Snap Inc!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and support features for Lens Engine and Lens Studio, enabling AR experiences across Snapchat and Specs
- Build, integrate, and improve agentic development workflows and tooling
- Contribute to technical roadmap planning, architecture decisions, and technical specifications
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering
- Contribute to improving code quality, reliability, performance, and developer productivity
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills
- Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with modern C++ development
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Great communication skills; ability to work in a team and lead by example
- Pragmatic engineering judgment, with the ability to balance iteration speed, reliability, maintainability, and security
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar
- Understanding of AI systems and agentic workflows
- Focus on engineering quality, including testing, maintainability, and performance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
- 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 3+ years of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing or integrating agentic systems, including tool use, context management, evaluation, reliability, or integration into developer workflows
- Experience with multi-agent systems, agent harness engineering, context engineering, or building tools and ecosystems for AI agents
- Experience integrating AI or agentic capabilities into production developer workflows or software systems
- Experience with a 3D engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or a comparable real-time rendering platform
- Experience with build systems and developer infrastructure such as CMake, Conan, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
- Experience with Qt, ImGui, or similar frameworks for building cross-platform desktop software
- Experience with JavaScript engines, embedded runtimes, or frameworks used to execute and integrate user-provided code
- Experience working on large or complex codebases
WORK ARRANGEMENT
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.
INTRODUCTION
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.
Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.
Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join Lens Studio at Snap Inc!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and support features for Lens Engine and Lens Studio, enabling AR experiences across Snapchat and Specs
- Build, integrate, and improve agentic development workflows and tooling
- Contribute to technical roadmap planning, architecture decisions, and technical specifications
- Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering
- Contribute to improving code quality, reliability, performance, and developer productivity
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills
- Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with modern C++ development
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Great communication skills; ability to work in a team and lead by example
- Pragmatic engineering judgment, with the ability to balance iteration speed, reliability, maintainability, and security
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar
- Understanding of AI systems and agentic workflows
- Focus on engineering quality, including testing, maintainability, and performance
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
- 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 3+ years of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience designing or integrating agentic systems, including tool use, context management, evaluation, reliability, or integration into developer workflows
- Experience with multi-agent systems, agent harness engineering, context engineering, or building tools and ecosystems for AI agents
- Experience integrating AI or agentic capabilities into production developer workflows or software systems
- Experience with a 3D engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or a comparable real-time rendering platform
- Experience with build systems and developer infrastructure such as CMake, Conan, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
- Experience with Qt, ImGui, or similar frameworks for building cross-platform desktop software
- Experience with JavaScript engines, embedded runtimes, or frameworks used to execute and integrate user-provided code
- Experience working on large or complex codebases
WORK ARRANGEMENT
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).
BENEFITS
Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
COMPENSATION
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):
The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually.
Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually.
Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.
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Senior Level Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level software developer job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned meaningful systems end to end, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have designed architecture, resolved production incidents, and guided less experienced developers through technical decisions sets you apart. A portfolio of shipped, at-scale work carries more weight than certifications alone.
Which companies hire senior level software developers?
Companies hiring senior level software developers right now include NVIDIA, Capgemini, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including established technology firms, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and growth-stage companies scaling their engineering organizations.
Are there remote senior level software developer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at the senior level. About 43% of senior level software developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many employers prioritize access to experienced engineers over geography. On-site roles still exist, particularly in regulated industries or teams with hardware dependencies.
What makes a software developer role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task completion. You are expected to design systems, make consequential architectural choices, and see projects through from concept to production. Mentoring junior and mid-level developers is a standard expectation, and many senior roles involve direct collaboration with product and engineering leadership to set technical direction.
Which industries hire the most senior level software developers?
Senior Level software developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate complex, high-stakes systems that require engineers capable of making independent architectural decisions and owning outcomes across long development cycles.