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Echo IT Solutions

Senior Software Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$120K - $158K/yr

Echo IT Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. The role involves providing technical expertise and working on various web development technologies, while ensuring high ...

Pearson

Senior Software Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role on our AgentOps Engineering team. Why This Role Matters Are you passionate about building AI ...

UnitedHealth Group

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$91K - $163K/yr

Position Summary As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join an innovative engineering team dedicated to delivering high-quality, scalable cloud-native applications and APIs supporting dental claims ...

Pendo

Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Raleigh, NC

$119K - $157K/yr

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will own complex problem spaces and drive them forward independently. You will apply strong engineering judgment to ambiguous challenges, partner closely with Product ...

UnitedHealth Group

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$91K - $163K/yr

Position Summary As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join an innovative engineering team dedicated to delivering high-quality, scalable cloud-native applications and APIs supporting dental claims ...

Pendo

Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will own complex problem spaces and drive them forward independently. You will apply strong engineering judgment to ambiguous challenges, partner closely with Product ...

Ndustrial

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$119K - $157K/yr

Ndustrial is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design and build the frontend, APIs, backend services, and AI-powered capabilities of our Nsight Energy Intensity Platform. You'll work across ...

Truist

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

... software engineering standards, practices, and governance mechanisms for the job area, influencing how multiple teams improve quality, reliability, and delivery. 3. Collaborates with senior engineers ...

Ndustrial

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Ndustrial is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design and build the frontend, APIs, backend services, and AI-powered capabilities of our Nsight Energy Intensity Platform. You'll work across ...

Ndustrial

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC

$119K - $157K/yr

Ndustrial is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design and build the frontend, APIs, backend services, and AI-powered capabilities of our Nsight Energy Intensity Platform. You'll work across ...

Truist

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

... software engineering standards, practices, and governance mechanisms for the job area, influencing how multiple teams improve quality, reliability, and delivery. 3. Collaborates with senior engineers ...

Ndustrial

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119K - $157K/yr

Ndustrial is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help design and build the frontend, APIs, backend services, and AI-powered capabilities of our Nsight Energy Intensity Platform. You'll work across ...

B Capital

Sr. Software Engineer (Backend)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$135 - $150/hr

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will own complex problem spaces and drive them forward independently. You will apply strong engineering judgment to ambiguous challenges, partner closely with Product ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr software engineer in Raleigh, NC is $139,283.00, 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 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.

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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 Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,283 per year, or $67 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer (Telematics)

Garmin International, Inc.

Cary, NC • On-site

$124K - $164K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Garmin rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 159 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Overview
We are seeking a full-time Senior Software Engineer at our location in Cary, NC for our Marine Telematics Engineering team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about on-device technology and how it can be leveraged in a marine ecosystem to monitor and control essential data through varied communication protocols. In this role, you will contribute to Garmin marine products that utilize networking technologies to transport audio, video, messaging, and other data over Wi-Fi, LTE, global satellite, BLE, and CAN to implement communications services for remote operation of a vessel's integrated systems, remote instrument sampling, and remote video monitoring. You will also work to enhance the overall marine ecosystem to ensure optimal performance and safety. You will also be responsible for providing technical leadership and project planning for software development for products, applications, or systems new to Garmin.
Essential Functions
  • Serves in a leadership capacity for developing software in C and C++ on embedded Linux
  • Develops Marine embedded network-based applications and services
  • Verifies network application performance through testing protocols and data analysis
  • May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex software development project designs and/or reviews architected modules and software systems supporting new technology or improving capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Researches fundamental problems and implements algorithm solutions that are appropriate
  • Offers peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Assists design engineering as needed with component datasheet review and schematic design review
  • Participates in project leadership and/or program planning including providing technical input to product development plans and concept documents
  • Makes substantial contributions toward determination of project goal/objective feasibility and applies good judgment in setting schedules/risk taking
  • Contributes to advanced technical research on new technologies
  • Offers process improvement suggestions and authors new procedures as appropriate
  • Provides reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems using sound problem solving techniques

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
  • Demonstrated competence with researching fundamental problems and implementing appropriate algorithmic solutions
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a lead software engineer for a complex software project
  • Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
  • Demonstrated capability to offer peer technical assessments in areas of expertise, new technologies and software designs
  • Mastered proficiency in writing software in C, C++, C# or Java and relevant experience and/or training in data structures or object-oriented design methodology
  • Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and lead in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

Desired Qualifications
  • Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
  • C, C++
  • Streaming media
  • IPSec

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits

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