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Software Engineer

ServiceNow, Inc.

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$126–195K/yrPosted 3 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$126–195K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Software Engineer will join ServiceNow’s Dev-Access Visibility team, which builds Access Analyzer and Security Data Filters and is expanding into AI-assisted access analysis. The role develops features on the Now Platform, including server-side and UI components and REST APIs, and works with platform security constructs to provide accurate access insights. The engineer owns work from design through release and production support, contributes to quality practices, collaborates across teams, and mentors peers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

JavaScript (Programming Language)Java (Programming Language)SQL (Programming Language)RESTful APIAutomated Testing FrameworkDevOpsObject-Oriented DesignData StructuresRelational DatabasesMySQLREST APIsServer-Side Application LogicAutomated TestingCI/CDWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOwnershipServiceNow PlatformGlideScoped AppsACLsFlow DesignerUI FrameworksSecurityIdentity and Access ManagementAuthorization SystemsPolicy EnginesRBAC/ABACLarge-Scale Data ProcessingQuery Performance TuningLLM/AI-Agent DevelopmentAI Coding ToolsRegulated Environments

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering or Equivalent Practical Experience4+ Years Software Engineering Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

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

Job Description About the team The Dev-Access Visibility team in Platform Security Core builds Access Analyzer and Security Data Filters. These products help ServiceNow customers understand, analyze, and reduce access risk across their instances. We’re also expanding into AI-assisted access analysis. What you’ll do

  • Design, build, and ship features for Access Analyzer on the Now Platform, from design through release
  • Develop and maintain server-side (Glide/JavaScript) and UI components, plus REST APIs
  • Work with platform security constructs such as ACLs, roles, and access evaluation to deliver accurate, performant access insights
  • Own features end to end: design, implementation, testing, documentation, and production support
  • Contribute to quality: unit and automated tests, code reviews, defect triage, and release readiness
  • Collaborate with Product, QE, Release Management, and other Platform Security teams
  • Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve productivity while maintaining code quality
  • Mentor peers through design discussions and code reviews

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or Java; solid grasp of object-oriented design and data structures
  • Hands-on experience with relational databases, including strong SQL skills (queries, joins, indexing) and MySQL
  • Experience building and consuming REST APIs and server-side application logic
  • Experience with automated testing and CI/CD practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain technical decisions to peers and stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ownership: takes work from ambiguity to delivery

Preferred

  • Experience with the ServiceNow platform (Glide, scoped apps, ACLs, Flow Designer, UI frameworks)
  • Background in security, identity and access management, or authorization systems
  • Familiarity with policy engines or access-control models (RBAC/ABAC)
  • Experience with large-scale data processing or query performance tuning
  • Exposure to LLM/AI-agent development, or experience using AI coding tools in daily workflow
  • Experience working in a regulated or compliance-sensitive environment

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $125,700 - $194,800, 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 41,241 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$126–195K/yr
  • California median$165–246K/yr7,746 salary ranges
  • US median$135–217K/yr32,629 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $160K, is 22% below the California median midpoint ($205K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 9,639 open Software Engineer jobs in California and 41,241 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (33,404 postings).
Education
15,160 of the 41,241 open Software Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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