
Senior Software Engineer
San Diego, CAFull-time$129–219K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Job overview
ServiceNow is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop customer-facing AI Developer products. The role involves building and enhancing products, owning code from design through delivery, and collaborating with product owners and colleagues. The ideal candidate has experience with applied AI, developer-experience products and frameworks, and the Node.js/TypeScript ecosystem.
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Company Description
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.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Software Engineer to be a part of a dynamic team focused on developing cutting-edge customer-facing AI Developer products. The ideal candidate will have experience in applied AI, DevX-centered products/frameworks, NodeJS/TypeScript ecosystem, combined with proven development skills.
What you get to do in this role:
- Build high-quality, clean, scalable and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software engineering architecture and processes (Code Reviews, Unit testing, etc.)
- Work with the product owners to understand detailed requirements and own your code from design, implementation, test automation and delivery of high-quality product to our users.
- Implement software that is simple to use to allow customers to extend and customize the functionality to meet their specific needs
- Contribute to the design and implementation of new products and features while also enhancing the existing product suite
- Be a mentor for colleagues and help promote knowledge-sharing
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you have:
- Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
- 3+ years of experience with JavaScript/TypeScript + NodeJS, Java knowledge is a plus
- Passion for JavaScript and the Web as a platform, reusability, and componentization
- Experience with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerationsExperience with any of the modern UI frameworks like Angular, React or Vue
- Analytical and design skills
For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $128,900 - $219,100, 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.
Additional Information
Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact [email protected] for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. ©2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
How this job compares
Set against the 39,832 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$129–219K/yr
- California median$164–243K/yr6,944 salary ranges
- US median$132–214K/yr31,908 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $174K, is 15% below the California median midpoint ($205K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 8,551 open Software Engineer jobs in California and 39,832 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (32,800 postings).
- Education
- 12,437 of the 39,832 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Software Engineer jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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