Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 10, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $130,000 to $170,000 a year, a midpoint of $150,000.
The midpoint is higher than 41 percent of software engineering postings near Denver, CO that list pay.
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How long it has been open
Posted Sep 19, 2026, 35 days ago, and seen on ALTEN Technology's careers page today.
At 35 days old, it is under the 43-day median.
ALTEN Technology's postings we have seen close took a median of 4 days.
ALTEN Technology at a glance
ALTEN Technology has 214 open postings that we can see, 17 in software engineering; 66 percent list pay.
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Seniority
Level: senior.
The posting mentions 5+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site near Denver, CO; prices in CO run 3 percent above the US average.
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The software engineering market near Denver, CO
64 software engineering postings near Denver, CO are open right now, from 13 employers.
Half of them have been open 43 days or less.
From ALTEN Technology's posting
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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
As a Sr. Software Engineer you will be responsible for;
- Develop, maintain, and enhance software primarily in C and C++.
- Implement, debug, and test software components in embedded and Linux-based environments.
- Analyze software defects, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software into larger system environments.
- Execute unit, integration, and regression testing activities.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and best practices.
- Support software builds, releases, and ongoing product sustainment efforts.
- Create and maintain technical documentation related to software development and testing.
Qualifications;
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience.Strong programming experience in C.
- Experience with C++ development in production environments.
- Experience working in Linux-based development environments.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and software testing skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Locations: Candidate must sit out of one of these three sites - Westminster, CO, El Segundo, CA, or Austin, TX
Salary Range: $130K - $170K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.