Senior Software Engineer, Test Core
LaddersAbout the role
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Test Core to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.
This role will focus on building and improving the backend systems that power testing operations, with an emphasis on reliability, performance, and correctness. You will own complex technical initiatives from design through production support, partnering closely with engineering peers to deliver scalable solutions. The position also involves simplifying internal systems and strengthening observability so teams can operate more effectively.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $135,000 – $160,000 annually
Responsibilities
Own complex projects from concept to implementation and operation
Design and enhance backend systems, APIs, and data models for test execution
Improve runtime reliability, correctness, performance, and observability
Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and build robust solutions
Simplify and enhance existing systems and interfaces for engineering teams
Collaborate on cross-team systems problems and solutions
Provide feedback in design and code reviews and help guide other engineers
Qualifications
5-7 years of experience in backend system design and operations
Proven track record of independently delivering complex technical projects
Strong understanding of APIs and data modeling fundamentals
Proficient in debugging complex systems for reliability and performance
Ability to communicate technical decisions and collaborate effectively across teams
Familiarity with TypeScript, GraphQL, MongoDB, and observability tools
Open to leveraging AI tools to enhance work efficiency
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with most premiums covered
16 weeks fully-paid parental leave for new parents
Health and wellness stipend for employees
Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
Commuter benefits for local team members in certain cities
Matching 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting
Flexible PTO policy and 11 paid holidays
Virtual team-building activities and company-wide events
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Responsibilities
- Own complex projects from concept to implementation and operation
- Design and enhance backend systems, APIs, and data models for test execution
- Improve runtime reliability, correctness, performance, and observability
- Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and build robust solutions
- Simplify and enhance existing systems and interfaces for engineering teams
- Collaborate on cross-team systems problems and solutions
- Provide feedback in design and code reviews and help guide other engineers
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in backend system design and operations
- Proven track record of independently delivering complex technical projects
- Strong understanding of APIs and data modeling fundamentals
- Proficient in debugging complex systems for reliability and performance
- Ability to communicate technical decisions and collaborate effectively across teams
- Familiarity with TypeScript, GraphQL, MongoDB, and observability tools
- Open to leveraging AI tools to enhance work efficiency
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with most premiums covered
- 16 weeks fully-paid parental leave for new parents
- Health and wellness stipend for employees
- Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
- Commuter benefits for local team members in certain cities
- Matching 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting
- Flexible PTO policy and 11 paid holidays
- Virtual team-building activities and company-wide events
Skills mentioned
About Ladders
We lead the leaders. Ladder’s community of 10 mm leading professionals come to us to be inspired, grow in their careers, and get ahead in their professional lives. We focus on the $100K+ job market, representing 25% of all jobs and about 50% of income in the US & Canada. We build data-driven tools, marketplaces, news and entertainment products for our growing audience, and the companies, recruiters, and advertisers that want to reach them. We work best with people who enjoy using their talents, commitment and hard work to achieve great successes for millions of real life users through products that impact their careers. We are deeply technology-driven -- about half the company are engineers, technical product people or product designers -- but we never build technology for technology’s sake. We’re always trying to connect our efforts to the good it can do in people’s lives.
H-1B sponsorship history
Historical employer filing data was found for Ladders. The employer record includes 8 historical certified applications. This is employer-level history, not a guarantee that this role currently offers sponsorship.