Senior Level Software Engineer Jobs

Senior level software engineer jobs place experienced engineers in charge of system architecture, cross-functional execution, and the technical decisions that shape how products are built. Openings are concentrated in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, with 48% of roles offered remotely or hybrid, and employers like Oracle, Apple, and Intuit hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerOracle
Top citySan Jose, CA
Work type52% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Oracle
Principal Software Engineer
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Oracle
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Principal Software Engineer
Oracle
Nashville, Tennessee
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
Cloud Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Veeam Software
Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
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Veeam Software
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Staff Software Development Engineer in Test
Veeam Software
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Cloud & DevOps
$250k - $465k/yr
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Software Engineer IV
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Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
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Software Engineer IV
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Durham, North Carolina
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Optum
Senior Software Engineer
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Optum
Added 1d ago
Senior Software Engineer
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$92k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Intuit
Staff Software Engineer, Traffic
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Intuit
Added 1d ago
Staff Software Engineer, Traffic
Intuit
Mountain View, California
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$189k - $255k/yr
10,000+

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Senior Level Software Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Oracle
Oracle7 open roles
Apple
Apple4 open roles
Intuit
Intuit3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software29
  • Electronics & Hardware9
  • Insurance6
  • Banking & Financial Services3
  • Automotive2

Senior Level Software Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level software engineer job?

Senior level roles go to engineers who can demonstrate ownership beyond writing code. Employers at this level look for candidates who have led technical design decisions, mentored junior engineers, and delivered complex systems end to end. A strong portfolio of shipped projects, clear examples of cross-team collaboration, and the ability to articulate tradeoffs in system design all give candidates a genuine edge over peers with comparable years in the field.

Which companies hire senior level software engineers?

Companies hiring senior level software engineers right now include Oracle, Apple, and Intuit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and growth-stage startups that need engineers who can own and scale critical infrastructure without close supervision.

Are there remote senior level software engineer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid availability is strong at this level. About 48% of senior level software engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting employer confidence that engineers at this stage can deliver independently across distributed teams. On-site roles tend to concentrate in industries where security requirements or real-time collaboration demands a physical presence.

What makes a software engineer role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership, not just technical skill. A senior software engineer is expected to lead the design of significant systems, make independent architectural decisions, mentor mid and junior engineers, and take accountability for outcomes rather than tasks. The work shifts from executing on a defined spec to shaping what gets built, how it gets built, and who is equipped to build it.

Which industries hire the most senior level software engineers?

Senior level software engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive demand at this level because their systems carry high complexity, strict reliability requirements, or rapid product cycles that require engineers who can lead technical strategy alongside day-to-day execution.