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 567 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $116,165 and $174,294 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 05, 2026
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Boulder, CO
Colorado
Job openings (Boulder)

Principal Software Engineer

Boulder

$174,294 per year

Colorado

$170,354 per year

Technical Program Manager

Boulder

$168,194 per year

Colorado

$149,552 per year

Senior Product Manager

Boulder

$162,442 per year

Colorado

$150,867 per year

Product Manager

Boulder

$158,329 per year

Colorado

$131,446 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Boulder

$154,318 per year

Colorado

$148,708 per year

Platform Engineer

Boulder

$148,120 per year

Colorado

$150,392 per year

Staff Software Engineer

Boulder

$135,340 per year

Colorado

$167,467 per year

Full Stack Developer

Boulder

$131,382 per year

Colorado

$131,396 per year

Software Engineer

Boulder

$129,240 per year

Colorado

$125,689 per year

Data Engineer

Boulder

$116,165 per year

Colorado

$132,229 per year

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