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# Sr. Software Engineer, Applications

- **Company:** The Ladders
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Rapid Prototyping Process, Next.js, Software Engineering, TypeScript, GitHub Copilot, Backend
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/p8tzrynw5b

## About the Role

* 5+ years of software engineering experience with technical leadership skills
 * Experience building production distributed systems and backend services
 * Proficient in Python and experienced with Next.js/TypeScript
 * Fluent in AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) including context management and prompt strategies
 * Strong system design skills, particularly in APIs and data integration
 * Expertise in observability and operational excellence
 * Background in automated testing and CI/CD tooling
 * Familiarity with healthcare SaaS environments and multi-tenant architectures

## Description

* Shape product development through hands-on engineering
 * Design and implement core applications and critical services
 * Establish quality thresholds and release criteria like reliability and user trust
 * Define best practices for AI-assisted coding
 * Build end-to-end product capabilities with a focus on integration
 * Utilize coding tools for rapid prototyping and documentation
 * Collaborate with teams for production readiness and technical performance


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