Compensation
Market data- p25
- $150,481
- median
- $166,400
- p75
- $188,162
Annual base, USD, from public postings · based on n=32 · Updated July 2026. How we calculate this
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Senior Software Engineer
Senior software engineers own non-trivial systems end-to-end. Beyond delivering individual features, they shape architecture, mentor others, and weigh trade-offs across performance, reliability, and developer velocity.
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By seniority · global median
Senior$166,400
Where would you land?
~50th percentile — about $166,400 would out-earn an estimated 50% of Senior Software Engineers.
Estimated from the p25–p75 band. For orientation, not an offer.
Open positions
Live Senior Software Engineer roles
The most recent openings tracked across the market. Apply directly — no middle layer.
- Module Engineer / Senior Module EngineerBosch GroupBayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, MYtoday
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- Senior Java EngineerHirefulCentral London, Londontoday
- Senior Fullstack Software Engineer - (Java, Spring Boot, MicroservicesTPXImpact Holdings PlcThe City, Central Londontoday
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- Senior Staff AI Engineer, Edge AISonatusSan Francisco, Californiatoday
- Senior Device Engineer - Lifecycle ManagementAllergan AestheticsNorth Chicago, Lake Countytoday
- Senior Drainage EngineerVolkert IncMiami, Miami-Dade Countytoday
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- Senior Civil Engineer WaterMSR Technology GroupChicago, Cook Countytoday
Who's hiring
Top companies hiring Senior Software Engineers
Adjacent paths
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What they do
Representative responsibilities
- Own the design and delivery of significant systems or services.
- Mentor mid-level engineers and raise the team's technical bar through code review.
- Make architecture decisions that balance performance, reliability, and time-to-market.
- Lead investigations into production incidents and drive long-term remediation.
Toolkit
In-demand skills
typescriptpythongopostgresawskubernetessystem-designdistributed-systems
Good to know
Frequently asked
What's the salary range for a Senior Software Engineer?
The median Senior Software Engineer salary is $166,400. Most Senior Software Engineer roles pay between $150,481 and $188,162 (USD, annual), based on 32 salary observations.
Which companies hire Senior Software Engineers?
Companies actively hiring Senior Software Engineers include Cloudflare, twilio, intercom, Discord, Klaviyo, Ford Motor Company.
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Salary and demand figures are derived from public job postings and the BLS OEWS baseline. Read how we calculate this.