Software Engineer IV

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Software Engineer IV to join a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. Remote - US based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available. You will influence development practices and lead projects delivering business software across a complex environment.

The role mentors junior engineers, partners with cross-functional stakeholders, and drives design decisions to improve efficiency and execution quality. Strong leadership and 8–12 years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong leadership skills and mentoring ability
• Advanced understanding of how technology decisions relate to business needs

Responsibilities

• Influence development practices and team policies
• Lead projects to ensure successful implementation of business software applications
• Manage critical projects and advise junior engineers
• Develop complex software applications from approved design specifications
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve efficiency
• Serve as the principal technical contact for technical projects
• Mentor junior developers through code and design reviews

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Software design

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Software Engineer IV to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will help drive the design and delivery of business software applications that support operational needs across a complex manufacturing and automotive environment. The position will also influence development practices, guide technical decision-making, and contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency and execution quality. As a senior technical contributor, the engineer will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders while mentoring junior team members and supporting successful project implementation.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $120,000 - $145,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Influence development practices and team policies
• Lead projects to ensure successful implementation of business software applications
• Manage critical projects and advise junior engineers
• Develop complex software applications from approved design specifications
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements to improve efficiency
• Serve as the principal technical contact for technical projects
• Mentor junior developers through code and design reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field
• 8-12 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong leadership skills and mentoring ability
• Experience with structured application development and change control methodologiesAdvanced understanding of how technology decisions relate to business needs

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage options
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

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.