Role Overview
Freddie Mac is hiring a Software Engineer, Senior. This is a full-time role in Dallas. Part of Freddie Mac's Lifecycle hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Lifecycle roles is $140k-$190k (based on 252 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
At Freddie Mac, our mission of Making Home Possible is what motivates us, and it’s at the core of everything we do. Since our charter in 1970, we have made home possible for more than 90 million families across the country. Join an organization where your work contributes to a greater purpose.
Position Overview:
The Enterprise Business Technology Office (BTO) at Freddie Mac enables business operational excellence through the flexible use of technology. The team supports the needs of the enterprise groups, including the chief administrative office, compliance, enterprise risk management, finance, human resources, diversity and outreach, internal audit and legal. In addition to championing and empowering business partners, Enterprise BTO takes steps to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team of talented individuals responsible for providing IT development support across various organizations in Freddie Mac. Senior developer will help line manager/technical lead in day to day operations, provide application development support and guide/mentor other members of the team.
Our Impact:
The Development Factory helps provide efficient and rapid delivery for IT scope affecting applications across the enterprise. The Dev Factory model promotes a more collaborative and productive work environment by bringing development, testing and operations together. It is the combination of skills, process, practices, and tools that enhances our ability to deliver services at large scale with high velocity and reliability.
Your Impact:
Developing software solutions by studying organizational needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
Follow established methodology and controls guidelines. Maintain agility and quality throughout development process.
Documenting Technical Design, Interface Specifications and Unit Testing.
Participate in technical discussions and provide recommendations or solutions
Demonstrating ownership of problems, issues, or requests from start to finish and facilitating appropriate handoffs
Ensuring that “Best Practices” for development activities (e.g. code reviews, unit testing, etc.) are followed through the project life-cycle
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
5+ years of Java experience in developing applications using Java/J2EE technologies, preferably in Unix environment
Excellent understanding of typical multi-tier architectures: web servers, caching, application servers, & load balancers
Hands-on experience on multiple technologies such as:
Java/J2EE & middleware (WebLogic, Apache, Spring Boot, etc.) technologies in UNIX environment and Scripting languages such as UNIX Shell
Build automation / CICD pipeline integration tools (Jenkins, GIT, Bitbucket, Artifactory, etc.)
Relational databases (Sybase, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
Information and application security including LDAP, certificates, public key encryption, SSH, access credentials, etc.
Experience developing/maintaining applications using C/C++ technologies, preferably in Unix environment in a nice to have
Keys to Success in this Role:
Good interpersonal, relationship building and team working skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various teams, both business and technical, to achieve goals.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, persuasively.
Motivated to learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.
We consider all applicants for all positions without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical and mental disability, pregnancy, ethnicity, genetic information or any other protected categories under applicable federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
A safe and secure environment is critical to Freddie Mac’s business. This includes employee commitment to our acceptable use policy, applying a vigilance-first approach to work, supporting regulatory mandates, and using best practices to protect Freddie Mac from potential threats and risk. Employees exercise this responsibility by executing against policies and procedures and adhering to privacy & security obligations as required via training programs.
CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Notice to External Search Firms: Freddie Mac partners with BountyJobs for contingency search business through outside firms. Resumes received outside the BountyJobs system will be considered unsolicited and Freddie Mac will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. If interested in learning more, please visit www.BountyJobs.com and register with our referral code: MAC.
Time-type:Full timeFLSA Status:ExemptFreddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.
This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $116,000 - $174,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.About Freddie Mac
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Software Engineer, Senior position at Freddie Mac?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Freddie Mac. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Software Engineer, Senior position at Freddie Mac located?
This position is based in Dallas. Freddie Mac has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Software Engineer, Senior at Freddie Mac earn?
Freddie Mac has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Software Engineer, Senior role at Freddie Mac posted?
This role was posted on July 21, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Software Engineer, Senior role at Freddie Mac require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Freddie Mac lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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