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Senior Software Engineers Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$118.60 - $195.68/hr

As a Senior Software Engineer, your main focus will be on designing, developing, testing and ... This is an ideal position for engineers interested in contributing to open source projects and ...

Senior Software Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer at Garmin's Cary, North Carolina ... Mentors less-experienced engineers, contributes to advanced technical research, and recommends ...

Senior Software Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Senior Software Engineer This role is onsite in Durham, North Carolina with 2-3 days in-office ... of other engineers. What We're Looking For * 5+ years of professional software engineering ...

Senior Software Engineer

Durham, NC

$118K - $156K/yr

Job summary A Senior Software Engineer with exceptional data and software engineering skills, and a ... Interfacing with scientists, engineers, software developers and management to contribute to the ...

Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

At Pendo, great Senior Software Engineers don't just follow instructions; they operate as strategic advisors, influencing decisions, guiding stakeholders, and elevating how we work. You're AI-curious ...

Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

At Pendo, great Senior Software Engineers don't just follow instructions; they operate as strategic advisors, influencing decisions, guiding stakeholders, and elevating how we work. You're AI-curious ...

At Pendo, great Senior Software Engineers don't just follow instructions; they operate as strategic advisors, influencing decisions, guiding stakeholders, and elevating how we work. You're AI-curious ...

Overview We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer - C++/C at Garmin's U.S. headquarters ... Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced Software Engineers (1 & 2) * Contributes to ...

Senior Software Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Job Summary As a Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure, you will help build, operate, and scale mission-critical cloud services that support NetApp's SaaS and IaaS offerings. You will work ...

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How much do senior software engineers jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior software engineers in Raleigh, NC is $139,291.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $119,100.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Software Engineers vs Software Developers?

AspectSenior Software EngineersSoftware Developers
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience often 5+ yearsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience varies, often less than 5 years
Work EnvironmentDesigning complex systems, leading projects, mentoringWriting code, developing features, fixing bugs
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, enterprise firmsWide range of industries, including tech, finance, healthcare
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for experience level and responsibilitiesMore entry to mid-level roles, less leadership focus

Senior Software Engineers typically have more experience, take on leadership roles, and handle complex system design, whereas Software Developers focus on coding and feature development. The two roles often overlap but differ mainly in responsibility level and scope of work.

What are the most commonly searched types of Software Engineers jobs in Raleigh, NC?

The most popular types of Software Engineers jobs in Raleigh, NC are:

What cities near Raleigh, NC are hiring for Senior Software Engineers jobs?

Cities near Raleigh, NC with the most Senior Software Engineers job openings:

Infographic showing various Senior Software Engineers job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,291 per year, or $67 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer/Developer

Fidelity Investments

Durham, NC

$52.75 - $69.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Fidelity Investments rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 272 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 151 rated financial services


Job description

Job Description:

Position Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Develops and maintains software solutions leveraging Oracle RDBMS (PL/SQL) within a DevOps environment, utilizing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices. Designs and implements cloud-based solutions using AWS services (DMS, SNS, SQS, Lambda, AWS Glue), containerization, and orchestration technologies to support cloud migration initiatives. Builds and integrates APIs for large-scale, highly available enterprise-class platforms using Python and Scala. Participates in the oversight of data warehouse, reporting, and analytics platforms (Snowflake), employing ETL processes across SQL and NoSQL databases using AWS Glue, Apache Spark, and custom Python/Scala applications to enable robust data management and insights. Develops interactive dashboards and data visualizations using Tableau for business intelligence and reporting. Coordinates with cross-functional teams in an Agile team setting (Kanban and SCRUM). Provides business solutions by developing complex software applications using Python, Scala, and Spark frameworks.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develops original and creative technical solutions to on-going development efforts.
  • Designs applications or subsystems on major projects and for/in multiple platforms.
  • Develops applications for multiple projects supporting several divisional initiatives.
  • Supports and performs all phases of testing leading to implementation.
  • Assists in the planning and conducting of user acceptance testing.
  • Develops comprehensive documentation for multiple applications supporting several corporate initiatives.
  • Establishes project plans for projects of moderate scope.
  • Works on complex assignments and often multiple phases of a project.
  • Performs independent and complex technical and functional analysis for multiple projects supporting several initiatives.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and three (3) years of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing software engineering and data processing functions using Oracle PL/SQL, AWS (Lambda, Glue), Python, Scala, Snowflake in financial services and telecommunications domains.

Or, alternatively, Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (or foreign education equivalent) and one (1) year of experience as a Senior Software Engineer/Developer (or closely related occupation) performing software engineering and data processing functions using Oracle PL/SQL, AWS (Lambda, Glue), Python, Scala, Snowflake in financial services and telecommunications domains.

Skills and Knowledge:

Candidate must also possess:

  • Demonstrated Expertise ("DE") implementing large-scale data processing and file management solutions using Python, including developing ETL pipelines and automation scripts, and implementing data validation and error handling frameworks; and developing REST APIs for reading and writing data to DynamoDB for enterprise applications.
  • DE developing distributed computing applications using Apache Spark for big data processing and stream processing, including Spark SQL, DataFrames, and performance tuning; and integrating Spark with data warehousing solutions for real-time analytics and batch processing workflows.
  • DE building cloud-based data integration solutions using AWS Glue for ETL processes, integrating with S3, Oracle RDS, PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB, and implementing job scheduling and error handling in AWS environments; and utilizing Splunk and DataDog for application monitoring, log analysis, and performance tracking.
  • DE designing enterprise data warehouse solutions using Snowflake for scalable analytics and reporting, including data modeling, query optimization, and integrating with Tableau for executive reporting; and managing warehouse scaling, clustering, and cost optimization.

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Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.


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