Jobs · Engineering · Iowa

Sr. Software Engineer

Robert Half · Des Moines, IA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$100k–$150k/yrFull-time

About the role

This isn't another corporate software engineering job. If you're looking for endless meetings, layers of approvals, rigid processes, and years of waiting for your ideas to matter, this probably isn't for you. If you're looking for the opportunity to build, influence, innovate, and directly impact customers while working alongside other high-caliber engineers, keep reading.

We're partnering with a rapidly growing technology company entering its next major phase of expansion. With a strong foundation, proven market success, and ambitious product roadmap, the company is adding multiple Software Engineers to its product and engineering organization. This is a rare opportunity to join a company that blends the energy and autonomy of a startup with the stability, customer adoption, and momentum of an established software business.

Why Engineers Are Excited About This Opportunity

  • Build products that customers actually use and depend on
  • Work alongside smart, driven, entrepreneurial engineers
  • Have a voice in architecture, design, and technical decisions
  • Work in a culture that values ownership over bureaucracy
  • Contribute directly to product strategy and innovation
  • Collaborate with leaders who genuinely care about engineering excellence
  • Help shape the future of a rapidly scaling software platform
  • Be recognized and rewarded for ideas, impact, and results

This organization believes great engineers should be empowered to solve problems, challenge assumptions, and help drive the business forward. They're looking for engineers who think like builders.

What They're Looking For

  • Experience developing modern software applications using technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, .NET, AWS, APIs, and cloud-native architectures
  • Passion for building products and solving customer problems
  • Strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals
  • Experience or interest in modern development practices including CI/CD, observability, testing, and AI-assisted development
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
  • Engineers who take ownership and accountability for outcomes
  • Curious learners who enjoy exploring new technologies and approaches

Most importantly, you want your work to matter. You want to build software, influence decisions, learn from strong teammates, and help create products that customers love. If you've been waiting for a chance to join a successful technology company at exactly the right stage of growth, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Pay & Schedule

  • Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 base + exceptional benefits
  • Location: Des Moines, IA — HYBRID weekly (NO REMOTE candidates)
  • Multiple open permanent positions, varying levels

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