How much does a Senior Software Engineer III make in Fort Collins, CO? The average Senior Software Engineer III salary in Fort Collins, CO is $181,437 as of May 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $165,288 and $199,788. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Software Engineer III

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Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 155 days ago
Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 157 days ago
UICGS and Bowhead Family of Companies - QUANTICO , VA
Overview SENIOR SYSTEMS SOFTWARE ENGINEER | TIER III (MIELS): Bowhead is seeking Senior Systems Software Engineers to support a customer in Stafford, VA. Suppor
- 3 days ago
Scientific Research Corporation - NORTH CHARLESTON , SC
Description Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N) Testing and Evaluation (T&E) personnel and will be responsible for performing a full range of system
- 3 days ago
Scientific Research Corporation - NORTH LAS VEGAS , NV
Salary Statement Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $84,450.00/Semi-Monthly - USD $140,700.00/Semi-Monthly Salary to be determined by the education, experienc
- 3 days ago
Vickers & Nolan Enterprises, LLC - CHARLESTON , SC
Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, e
- 3 days ago

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About Fort Collins, Colorado    Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situ....More

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