Staff Software Developer Jobs in Pennsylvania
Staff Software Developer jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in enterprise software, financial services, healthcare IT, and defense contracting at levels from mid-career engineers through principal contributors. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the suburban Philadelphia corridor anchor most of the hiring activity, where established names like Comcast, UPMC, and Lockheed Martin maintain large engineering organizations. The most sought-after specializations in Pennsylvania are cloud-native backend development, distributed systems, and full-stack engineering for regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Join us at the start of a new era in health care where technology is transforming how and where care is delivered, creating a more connected, effective care experience for all. Our mission at Signify Health is to build trusted relationships to make people healthier. We do this by transforming the home into a health hub through a combination of data, technology & people. We are building a unified technology platform for value-based care that is improving care and reducing spending by treating patients in lower-cost settings and linking providers’ payments to patient outcomes. Signify Health is driving this industry transformation and solving some of the most challenging problems in healthcare – this is where you come in!
About the Role
As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll be a key member of a collaborative team responsible for design, delivery and operation of business-critical, distributed systems. We’re looking for technically strong, passionate people with an entrepreneurial spirit to build and sustain innovative solutions.
- Lead technical initiatives that solve complex, enterprise-wide problems - ensuring maintainability, performance, and scalability.
- Design, build and maintain business-critical, enterprise-grade systems using modern technology and techniques.
- Deliver incremental value through iterative, customer-focused releases.
- Drive long-term improvements - focusing on simplicity and maintainability.
- Collaborate with others to develop solutions that meet cross-organization needs.
- Research, propose and adopt leading edge technology.
- Continually refine yourself and others through learning and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of software development experience.
- Strong foundation in software engineering: problem solving, data structures, algorithms, patterns, concurrency.
- Experience as a polyglot software engineer. Experience with more than one of: C++, C#, Java, Golang, Javascript, Typescript, Python or similar.
- Experience using full-stack development to ship and operate large-scale systems.
- Strong SQL skills and understanding of RDBMS such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
- Strong experience with distributed systems design, implementation and operation at scale.
- Strong experience with cloud vendors: Azure, AWS or GCP.
- Clear and effective communication.
Ability to travel quarterly or as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with asynchronous, event-based architectures.
6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality.
- Experience with the following technologies: Kafka, REST APIs, Protobuf, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform.
- Experience with an Application and Performance Monitoring platform. Ex: New Relic.
- Experience establishing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with agile methodologies.
Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
About Signify Health
Signify Health is helping build the healthcare system we all want to experience by transforming the home into the healthcare hub. We coordinate care holistically across individuals’ clinical, social, and behavioral needs so they can enjoy more healthy days at home. By building strong connections to primary care providers and community resources, we’re able to close critical care and social gaps, as well as manage risk for individuals who need help the most. This leads to better outcomes and a better experience for everyone involved.
Our high-performance networks are powered by more than 10,000 mobile doctors and nurses covering every county in the U.S., 3,500 healthcare providers and facilities in value-based arrangements, and hundreds of community-based organizations. Signify’s intelligent technology and decision-support services enable these resources to radically simplify care coordination for more than 1.5 million individuals each year while helping payers and providers more effectively implement value-based care programs.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
To learn more about how we’re driving outcomes and making healthcare work better, please visit us at www.signifyhealth.com.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$106,605.00 - $284,280.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/17/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Join us at the start of a new era in health care where technology is transforming how and where care is delivered, creating a more connected, effective care experience for all. Our mission at Signify Health is to build trusted relationships to make people healthier. We do this by transforming the home into a health hub through a combination of data, technology & people. We are building a unified technology platform for value-based care that is improving care and reducing spending by treating patients in lower-cost settings and linking providers’ payments to patient outcomes. Signify Health is driving this industry transformation and solving some of the most challenging problems in healthcare – this is where you come in!
About the Role
As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll be a key member of a collaborative team responsible for design, delivery and operation of business-critical, distributed systems. We’re looking for technically strong, passionate people with an entrepreneurial spirit to build and sustain innovative solutions.
- Lead technical initiatives that solve complex, enterprise-wide problems - ensuring maintainability, performance, and scalability.
- Design, build and maintain business-critical, enterprise-grade systems using modern technology and techniques.
- Deliver incremental value through iterative, customer-focused releases.
- Drive long-term improvements - focusing on simplicity and maintainability.
- Collaborate with others to develop solutions that meet cross-organization needs.
- Research, propose and adopt leading edge technology.
- Continually refine yourself and others through learning and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of software development experience.
- Strong foundation in software engineering: problem solving, data structures, algorithms, patterns, concurrency.
- Experience as a polyglot software engineer. Experience with more than one of: C++, C#, Java, Golang, Javascript, Typescript, Python or similar.
- Experience using full-stack development to ship and operate large-scale systems.
- Strong SQL skills and understanding of RDBMS such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
- Strong experience with distributed systems design, implementation and operation at scale.
- Strong experience with cloud vendors: Azure, AWS or GCP.
- Clear and effective communication.
Ability to travel quarterly or as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with asynchronous, event-based architectures.
6+ months of experience using AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity and code quality.
- Experience with the following technologies: Kafka, REST APIs, Protobuf, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform.
- Experience with an Application and Performance Monitoring platform. Ex: New Relic.
- Experience establishing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with agile methodologies.
Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred/specialized training/relevant professional qualification.
About Signify Health
Signify Health is helping build the healthcare system we all want to experience by transforming the home into the healthcare hub. We coordinate care holistically across individuals’ clinical, social, and behavioral needs so they can enjoy more healthy days at home. By building strong connections to primary care providers and community resources, we’re able to close critical care and social gaps, as well as manage risk for individuals who need help the most. This leads to better outcomes and a better experience for everyone involved.
Our high-performance networks are powered by more than 10,000 mobile doctors and nurses covering every county in the U.S., 3,500 healthcare providers and facilities in value-based arrangements, and hundreds of community-based organizations. Signify’s intelligent technology and decision-support services enable these resources to radically simplify care coordination for more than 1.5 million individuals each year while helping payers and providers more effectively implement value-based care programs.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
To learn more about how we’re driving outcomes and making healthcare work better, please visit us at www.signifyhealth.com.
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$106,605.00 - $284,280.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/17/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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- Science & Research
- Technology & Software
- Medical Devices
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff software developer jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
- Five or more years of professional software development experience in production environments
- Deep proficiency in at least one primary language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++
- Demonstrated experience designing and owning large-scale distributed systems or microservices architectures
- Strong collaboration skills working across cross-functional teams including product, QA, and platform engineering
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud and modern CI/CD tooling
Staff Software Developer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a staff software developer in Pennsylvania?
Software development carries no Pennsylvania state license or board registration, so the path runs through education and demonstrated experience. Most Pennsylvania employers at the staff level expect a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field plus several years of progressive engineering work. Building a portfolio of substantial open-source or production projects, contributing to recognized codebases, and earning cloud certifications recognized by major Pennsylvania employers all strengthen a candidacy meaningfully.
How much do staff software developers make in Pennsylvania?
Staff software developers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $126,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,750 for the lowest 10% to over $178,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire staff software developers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring staff software developers in Pennsylvania right now include CVS Health, Ghost Robotics, and Lockheed Martin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of healthcare systems, defense contractors, and financial services firms means steady engineering demand that persists across broader hiring cycles.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most staff software developer jobs?
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and King of Prussia lead Pennsylvania for staff software developer openings. Philadelphia drives volume through its large financial services, pharmaceutical, and media technology employers, Pittsburgh has become a recognized engineering hub anchored by Carnegie Mellon's research ecosystem and a growing robotics and AI cluster, and suburban Philadelphia communities like Malvern and Wayne host major enterprise software and defense technology campuses that generate consistent senior engineering demand.
Are there remote staff software developer jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 54% of staff software developer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well the core responsibilities of system design, code review, and architecture work translate to distributed teams. Backend, platform, and cloud infrastructure roles tend to see the highest remote availability, while roles tied to on-site hardware, classified defense programs, or regulated healthcare data systems are more likely to require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a staff software developer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate software engineering role at a large Pennsylvania employer followed by deliberate progression toward staff-level scope. UPMC, Comcast, and Lockheed Martin all run structured new-grad and rotational engineering programs in Pennsylvania that place people without prior industry experience. Moving into a staff role from a senior software engineer or technical lead position at a mid-size Pennsylvania company is the most common internal path. A strong public GitHub portfolio and a cloud certification recognized by major Pennsylvania employers can accelerate that progression.
Where can I find and apply to staff software developer jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to staff software developer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Find the roles that match your experience and specialization and apply directly to each one.
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