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DLS Engineering

Senior Software Engineer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$118K - $126K/yr

Senior Software Engineer at DLS Engineering (on-site) DLS Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a full-time position supporting a geospatial customer in St. Louis, Missouri. This is ...

ShortList Recruitment Limited

$121.20K - $159.80K/yr

\n \n \n Senior Software Engineer Richmond, VA $150,000 I am hiring for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join a small, specialist software company that supplies innovative software to ...

TAP Engineering

Senior Software Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$170K - $230K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Location: Washington, DC Category: Software Engineering Schedule: Standard Day Shift, Monday-Friday Clearance Requirement: Active Secret security clearance (required ...

OneStream Software

Senior Software Engineer I

Rochester, MI · Remote

$138K - $172.25K/yr

Description Senior Software Engineer Location: Remote, USA Compensation: $138,000.00-$172,250.00 Benefits Offered: Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K (Range applies to US candidates only) + Benefits ...

OneStream Software

Senior Software Engineer I

Birmingham, MI · Remote

$138K - $172.25K/yr

Description Senior Software Engineer Location: Remote, USA Compensation: $138,000.00-$172,250.00 Benefits Offered: Vision, Medical, Life, Dental, 401K (Range applies to US candidates only) + Benefits ...

Caselle

Senior Software Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site +1

$120K - $140K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Are you a Software Engineer who's ready to take your career to the next level in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and impact drive everything we do? Join our ...

Caselle

Senior Software Engineer

Provo, UT · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Are you a Software Engineer who's ready to take your career to the next level in an environment where innovation, collaboration, and impact drive everything we do? Join our ...

Paramount

Senior Software Engineer - CTV

Manhattan, NY

$134.80K - $177.70K/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Smart TV/CTV Location: New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft ... Experience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)

Paramount

Senior Software Engineer - CTV

Burbank, CA

$130.30K - $171.80K/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Smart TV/CTV Location: New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft ... Experience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)

Paramount

Senior Software Engineer - CTV

Burbank, CA · On-site

$130.30K - $171.80K/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Smart TV/CTV Location: New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft ... Experience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)

Paramount

Senior Software Engineer - CTV

Burbank, CA

$130.30K - $171.80K/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Smart TV/CTV Location: New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft ... Experience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)

EPS Corporation

Senior Software Engineer

Panama City, FL · On-site

$109.30K - $144.10K/yr

Job Title Senior Software Engineer Location Panama City, FL 32401 US (Primary) US Job Type Full-time Education Bachelor's Degree Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Category Information Technology ...

Paramount

Senior Software Engineer - CTV

Manhattan, NY

$134.80K - $177.70K/yr

Senior Software Engineer, Smart TV/CTV Location: New York / Los Angeles / San Francisco / Ft ... Experience with multiple CTV platforms (Tizen, webOS, Vizio, Xbox, PlayStation, or others)

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How much do senior xbox software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior xbox software engineer in the United States is $143,292.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $161,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Xbox Software Engineer vs Xbox Game Developer?

AspectSenior Xbox Software EngineerXbox Game Developer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science, experience in software development, proficiency in C++/C#Bachelor's in Computer Science, experience in game development, proficiency in game engines like Unity or Unreal
Work EnvironmentDevelops system software, platform tools, and APIs for Xbox consoles and servicesCreates and designs video games for Xbox platforms, focusing on gameplay and graphics
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily employed by Microsoft or game studios working on Xbox hardware/softwareEmployed by game development studios or publishers targeting Xbox consoles

The main difference is that a Senior Xbox Software Engineer focuses on developing system software, platform tools, and APIs for Xbox hardware and services, while an Xbox Game Developer concentrates on creating video games for the Xbox platform. Both roles require technical expertise but serve different aspects of the gaming ecosystem.

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Infographic showing various Senior Xbox Software Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,292 per year, or $68.9 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

DLS Engineering

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$118K - $126K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About DLS Engineering
DLS is an engineering firm with 30 years of Federal Government contracting experience. Our small business efficiencies coupled with a commitment to excellence allow us to provide reliable solutions with integrity for our nation's most critical defense and national security priorities.
Senior Software Engineer at DLS Engineering (on-site)
DLS Engineering is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a full-time position supporting a geospatial customer in St. Louis, Missouri. This is an on-site position.
This role requires strong full-stack Python experience, with a focus on API development, Kubernetes deployment, and modern DevOps practices to accelerate delivery. The Senior Software Engineer will work with an existing code base learning it quickly, manipulating it for adjacent use cases, and implementing new features that advance mission capabilities. A background in geospatial systems, imagery acquisition, and geometry is a significant plus.
Why this role is a great next step for your career:
This position supports an exciting modernization initiative providing enterprise architectural, engineering, operations and sustainment, modification, and testing of geospatial-intelligence core services. This utilizes secure cloud environments, and a modern agile development methodology making data accessible, discoverable, and deliverable.
St. Louis offers a low cost of living, vibrant cultural scene, and abundance of free attractions and outdoor spaces. It offers a mix of big-city amenities and smaller-town charm, with unique neighborhoods, diverse food options, professional sports teams, and a growing technology sector.
A day in the life:
  • Create, maintain and/or improve the software code, with duties to design and update software databases
  • Technical delivery across many areas of software development including: assessments and evaluations, designing and engineering, agile development, Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD)/pipeline configuration and utilization, application development, front end development, server side development, API development, testing, security and accreditation, system integration, operations and sustainment, and documentation/template development and maintenance.

When I read the below it sounds like me:
Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
Required: United States Citizenship
Required Knowledge:
  • Possesses senior knowledge and senior hands-on experience in developing, implementing and leading software programs.
  • Astute ability in writing test scripts, and test-driven development in an agile software development environment, where built-in automated test procedures are paramount and continuous integration of software and continuous delivery of software to the Government is the culture.

Required Education:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field with 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • OR Bachelor's degree in a similar field with 10+ years of software engineering experience.
  • OR 12+ years of software engineering experience

Required Experience
  • Full-stack Python development
  • Building and maintaining APIs (ex. FastAPI)
  • Kubernetes and DevOps practices to support rapid deployment and sustainment
  • Proven ability to work with pre-existing code bases, understand them quickly, and adapt functionality for new use cases.
  • Web services architecture, design, and development.
  • Working in secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, C2S)

Other information:
  • We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
  • We offer a generous paid time off package
  • If accommodation is needed with the application and / or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at 757-494-5151.
  • DLS is an E-Verify company.
  • DLS is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, sex (pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, or disability. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please contact Barbara Ellison. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the equal employment opportunity commission.
  • Must be able pass a government background check, which will be completed before employment.

The pay range for this role is:
118,000 - 126,000 USD per year (St. Louis, MO)

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