Software Engineer III
Indeed
Software Engineering
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Apr 15, 2026
Software Engineer III
Austin, TX
$155,000 - $233,000 a year - Full-time
Job details
Pay
- $155,000 - $233,000 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Encouraged to apply
- Military encouraged
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
Full job description
Our Mission
As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers.
(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025)
Day to Day
Staffing Solutions is the technology group within Indeed responsible for building the software that powers the Indeed Flex temporary staffing marketplace, managed-service provider service, payroll, and other staffing-related software. The Flexer Supply group within Staffing Solutions handles converting job seekers to verified Flexers who are at the heart of our marketplace. The Flexer Supply team focuses on recruiting and onboarding new workers, managing ongoing compliance, and ensuring a seamless experience for Flexers. We are looking for someone who cares passionately about the entire acquisition funnel. From downloading the app, to showing up for their first shift, and everything in between including: advertising/marketing, interview scheduling and evaluation, qualification and verification, and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Own the design, development, and evolution of complex systems, frameworks, or platforms.
- Drive technical decision-making, balancing short-term delivery with long-term maintainability and scalability.
- Architect new solutions, evaluate trade-offs, and validate ideas through prototyping, experimentation, or iteration on existing systems.
- Participate in and influence code and design reviews across teams to uphold high engineering standards.
- Identify performance, reliability, and scalability improvements and drive enhancements to existing systems.
- Mentor and guide other engineers, supporting technical growth and best practices across teams.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, product managers, and other business partners to align on technical direction and execution.
Skills/Competencies
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years experience
- Proficiency in software design, data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals.
- Experience designing, building, and operating scalable, reliable software systems or platforms.
- Demonstrated ownership and accountability for technical outcomes and system quality.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.
- Maintain backend APIs and integrations with 3rd party vendors.
- Be able to contribute to multiple projects and stacks that power our onboarding flows including python/django, typescript/react, java/springboot, rust, or ruby on rails.
- Familiarity with modern web and mobile development frameworks.
Salary Range Transparency
Tier 2 - United States of America 155,000 - 233,000 USD per year
Salary Range Disclaimer
The salary range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum compensation for the role. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and the range midpoint. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and expertise, as evaluated during the interview process. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Compensation may also vary based on where a role is performed, as work locations are grouped into geographic pay tiers to reflect cost of labor differences in different geographic markets. Candidates can view geographic pay tiers by location on our career site (https://www.indeed.com/careers/paytiers), and recruiters can confirm how location is considered for a specific role.
Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing
We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity-based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!
Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement
Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.
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For more information about our commitment to equal opportunity/affirmative action, please visit our Careers page (https://www.indeed.com/careers).
Inclusion & Belonging
Inclusion and belonging are fundamental to our hiring practices and company culture, forming an integral part of our vision for a better world of work. At Indeed, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our employees and on a mission to make this the best place to work and thrive. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and accepted benefits everyone, fueling innovation and creativity.
We value diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals, a fair chance at employment.
Those with military experience are encouraged to apply. Equivalent expertise demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military experience, or education is welcome.
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Agency Disclaimer
Indeed does not pay placement fees for unsolicited resumes or referrals from non-candidates, including search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies (each individually, an "Agency"), subject to local laws. An Agency seeking a placement fee must obtain advance written approval from Indeed's internal Talent Acquisition team and execute a fee agreement with Indeed for each job opening before making a referral or submitting a resume for that opening.
AI Notice
AI Notice
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Reference ID: 46753
Reference ID: 46753