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 458 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $121,703 and $180,911 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 Jul 20, 2026
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Boulder, CO
Colorado
Job openings (Boulder)

Technical Program Manager

Boulder

$180,911 per year

Colorado

$147,226 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Boulder

$172,441 per year

Colorado

$169,930 per year

Back End Developer

Boulder

$158,658 per year

Colorado

$140,415 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Boulder

$152,271 per year

Colorado

$147,237 per year

Application Developer

Boulder

$71.15 per hour

Colorado

$51.95 per hour

Full Stack Developer

Boulder

$131,592 per year

Colorado

$130,195 per year

Software Engineer

Boulder

$130,845 per year

Colorado

$125,105 per year

Staff Software Engineer

Boulder

$128,285 per year

Colorado

$163,621 per year

Devops Engineer

Boulder

$124,479 per year

Colorado

$126,913 per year

Fpga Engineer

Boulder

$121,703 per year

Colorado

$146,534 per year

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