Sr Software Engineer

Department

Technology

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer will join a growing team responsible for Ground Operations' Workforce Strategy & Planning applications, including the development of a modern, internally built platform that will replace the current long-term workforce planning solution. In this role, you'll help design, build, test, release, and support workforce optimization products that drive staffing, planning, and operational decision-making across Ground Operations. The platform's capabilities will play a critical role in helping Southwest optimize resources, improve operational reliability, and enhance the experience for both Employees and Customers. Team members have a unique opportunity to shape a strategic product from the ground up and directly influence how Southwest plans and manages its Ground Operations workforce for years to come. You'll leverage AI-enabled tools and modern engineering practices to solve complex technical challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions that support operational success.

The Senior Software Engineer role also includes mentoring fellow Engineers, providing technical leadership, and driving the delivery of scalable, maintainable solutions.

Additional Details

This role allows for voluntary remote work for the majority of your working time within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with occasional on-site presence at our Corporate Campus for training, meetings, and business needs. This role may also require limited travel for business purposes.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

Drive the technical direction and feature roadmap of large-scale cloud systems

Serve as a technical lead contributing to and directing the efforts of development teams, including internal and external team members

Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions

Drives detailed definition of feature requirements through discussions with product managers and customers

Supports continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies

Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming

Evaluates code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems

Mentor Software Engineers to allow for skill/knowledge development through advice, coaching, and training opportunities

Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques and computing equipment; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, concepts, and technologies obtained through formal training and / or work experience

Proactively shares knowledge and skills of software development and testing to solve a range of problems

Advanced knowledge of at least one required programming language

Excellent partnering, communication, negotiation skills, and execution in working with various Technology or partner Teams

Ability to articulate (verbally / visually) ideas, approach, concepts, options, risk, impact, and provides guidance to technical, non-technical, and Leadership audiences

Ability to lead multiple assignments, whether administrative or project related, while maintaining a successful level of completion in all responsible work

Ability to mentor others

Ability to lead ideating, presentations, mentoring and group-thinking sessions

Ability to influence without authority Education

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information systems or similar fields of study or equivalent advanced level experience

Experience

Required

Advanced-level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in software development and methodologies

Preferred

Strong experience with Python, Node.js, React.js, JavaScript,

HTML5, and CSS3.

Preferred

Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, and

distributed applications.

Preferred

Experience with MicroFront End applications and Test

Automation tools such as Playwright.

Preferred

Practical experience with AWS DynamoDB

Preferred

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and CI/CD

practices.

Preferred

Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.

Preferred

Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker

and Kubernetes is preferred.

Licensing/Certification

N/A

Physical Abilities

Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time

Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines

Must be able to travel and /or attend Company and non-Company facilities and remote locations such as remote-based offices as necessary

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary from $138,800 per year to $154,200 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.

Benefits you’ll love

Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)

Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**

Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***

Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)

Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

Explore more Benefits you’ll love

https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits

* Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits *ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Job Posting End Date

09/24/2026