Sr Software Engineer

It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing people from busywork so they could focus on meaningful work. Today, ServiceNow is the AI control tower for business reinvention. Our ServiceNow AI platform brings together any AI, any data, and any workflow— helping 85% of the Fortune 500® work smarter, faster, and better. We're building an AI-native culture where technology and talent are unstoppable together. And we're just getting started.

Join us to put AI to work for people.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Engineering team at ServiceNow. In this role, you will help build and evolve scalable web applications and platform capabilities that deliver intuitive, high-quality user experiences. You will collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to solve complex problems and deliver reliable, extensible software using modern web technologies and cloud-based architectures.

Job Qualifications

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $143,200 - $243,400 , plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver high-quality software across the full stack, with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.; Translate product requirements and design specifications into robust, reusable, and extensible software solutions.; Contribute to technical design and architectural decisions, applying sound engineering principles and best practices.; Ensure software quality through code reviews, automated testing, debugging, and continuous improvement.; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features, resolve technical challenges, and address customer needs.; Explore and adopt relevant technologies, including AI-powered tools, to improve engineering productivity and problem-solving.; Share technical knowledge, mentor teammates, and contribute to a collaborative engineering culture.; Work in a Scrum-based Agile development environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan, prioritize, and deliver high-quality software through iterative development.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and software design patterns.; 3+ years of experience developing web applications using JavaScript and modern frameworks or libraries such as React or Node.js.; Strong proficiency in Java and experience developing Java-based applications, experience with other object-oriented programming languages may also be considered.; 3+ years of experience developing web-based or cloud-based applications.; Proficiency in web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and web services or APIs, familiarity with ES6+, Angular, or GraphQL is a plus.; Experience with unit testing, integration testing, automated testing, and continuous integration practices.; Familiarity with relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or Microsoft SQL Server.; Experience working in an Agile software development environment, with strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly and evaluate appropriate solutions.; Experience using AI-powered tools or identifying opportunities to apply AI to engineering workflows and problem-solving.; Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments, shell scripting, or functional programming concepts is a plus.; Experience building reusable frameworks, shared platform capabilities, or component-based architectures is a plus.; A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.