High-paying software engineering jobs in Boulder

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 474 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $122,084 and $174,830 per year. Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer and Principal Software Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Boulder, CO.

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Updated Sep 14, 2026
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Boulder, CO
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Job openings (Boulder)

Principal Software Engineer

Boulder

$174,830 per year

Colorado

$170,843 per year

Technical Program Manager

Boulder

$168,194 per year

Colorado

$150,242 per year

Senior Product Manager

Boulder

$162,442 per year

Colorado

$150,971 per year

Product Manager

Boulder

$160,108 per year

Colorado

$132,294 per year

Platform Engineer

Boulder

$157,138 per year

Colorado

$152,771 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Boulder

$155,925 per year

Colorado

$149,879 per year

Staff Software Engineer

Boulder

$134,961 per year

Colorado

$167,943 per year

Full Stack Developer

Boulder

$130,558 per year

Colorado

$132,166 per year

Software Engineer

Boulder

$125,191 per year

Colorado

$125,941 per year

Automation Engineer

Boulder

$122,084 per year

Colorado

$111,897 per year

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