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Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX

$100K - $200K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record ...

Lawrence Harvey

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$210K - $260K/yr

* Senior Software Engineers needed for high growth tech company * Backend Engineering / Platform Engineering Focused * Austin, TX - must be willing to work in office 4 days a week * High competitive ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record ...

ZipRecruiter

Sr Software Engineer

Austin, TX

$121K - $160K/yr

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Sr. Software Engineer in the Austin area with expertise in cloud technologies, big data and distributed systems. To apply, please email your resume to hr ...

Panic Button

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record ...

Husch Blackwell Llp

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$121K - $160K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application infrastructure that power high-quality, human-centered information experiences. This role is ...

Husch Blackwell LLP

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$121K - $160K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the technical systems and application infrastructure that power high-quality, human-centered information experiences. This role is ...

Resideo Technologies Inc.

Sr Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

As a Full Stack Senior Software Engineer, you will be at the core of our mission--building robust, scalable Mobile and Web app flows as well as the corresponding API endpoints to support them, with ...

Hammer Media

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$140 - $200/hr

About the Role As we scale our content, team, and technology, we're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build and maintain our products. We're a small, agile team building digital tools to ...

Rokt group

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$210 - $260/hr

We're Looking for Senior Software Engineers We are recruiting Senior Software Engineering roles across Rokt's core platform teams. These roles design, build, and maintain the scalable services behind ...

Rokt

Senior Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$210 - $400/hr

We're Looking for Senior Software Engineers We are recruiting Senior Software Engineering roles across Rokt's core platform teams. These roles design, build, and maintain the scalable services behind ...

TransCore

Sr Software Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

Summary The Sr. Software Engineer will participate in software development team responsibilities focusing on .net projects with an exciting level of risk, complexity and visibility. As a member of a ...

TransCore

Sr Software Engineer

Round Rock, TX · On-site

$114K - $150K/yr

Summary The Sr. Software Engineer will participate in software development team responsibilities focusing on .net projects with an exciting level of risk, complexity and visibility. As a member of a ...

TransCore

Sr Software Engineer

Round Rock, TX

$114K - $150K/yr

Summary The Sr. Software Engineer will participate in software development team responsibilities focusing on .net projects with an exciting level of risk, complexity and visibility. As a member of a ...

CharterUP

Senior Software Engineer - Pricing

Austin, TX · On-site

$121K - $160K/yr

About the Role CharterUP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience in marketplace, dynamic pricing, and auction-based systems to design, build, and evolve the core systems that power our ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr software engineer in Austin, TX is $142,032.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,400.00 and $160,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sr Software Engineer?

Sr Software Engineers are experienced professionals who design, develop, and maintain complex software systems. They often lead technical projects, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure software meets business needs. In addition to coding, they are responsible for making architectural decisions, reviewing code, and ensuring best practices are followed. Sr Software Engineers typically have several years of industry experience and deep expertise in specific programming languages or technologies.

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To thrive as a Sr Software Engineer, you need advanced programming skills, a strong grasp of software design principles, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Expertise with development frameworks, version control systems like Git, and familiarity with cloud platforms or containerization tools is often required. Exceptional problem-solving abilities, clear communication, and leadership skills set top performers apart in collaborative environments. These competencies ensure the efficient delivery of high-quality software solutions and effective mentorship within development teams.

What are some common challenges Sr Software Engineers face when leading technical projects?

Sr Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing hands-on coding with mentoring less experienced team members, managing shifting project requirements, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high code quality. They are frequently responsible for making critical architectural decisions and resolving complex technical issues that arise during the development process. Additionally, effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders is key to aligning technical solutions with business goals.

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Infographic showing various Sr Software Engineer job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, and 40% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $142,032 per year, or $68.3 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Panic Button

Austin, TX

$100K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Panic Button is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on game porting to join our growing team.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working in software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of work experience in gaming
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Strong knowledge of C++
  • Ability to support and maintain existing systems
  • Ability to collaborate with other engineers, artists, and designers
  • Experience with multithreaded, real-time systems
  • Experience balancing performance and maintainability

Preferred

  • Experience with Unreal Engine or other proprietary engines
  • Experience with modern console hardware
  • Game industry experience
  • Experience with low-level memory management and optimization

Salary Ranges

  • $100,000-$200,000

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