Staff Software Development Engineer

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary: CVS Health is seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and implement digital solutions and systems by applying advanced technical expertise to architect and code software applications, conduct system testing and debugging, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the overall technical direction and innovation of digital engineering projects. This position will lead operational excellence through automation and reliability improvements by driving root-cause resolution and enhancing observability. You will serve as the technical lead for complex production issues, establishing operational best practices, and ensuring applications meet availability, compliance, audit, and supportability standards. Required Qualifications: 7+ years of relevant experience in one of the following: C/C++ and/or .NET 3+ years of experience with Linux/Windows environments and GitHub Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing, troubleshooting and maintaining high-performance applications Proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues, with focus on performance, stability, and reliability Solid foundation in object-oriented programming, data structures, memory management, and multithreading Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) preferred Familiarity with healthcare claims processing, adjudication, or pricing systems Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience) Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $130,295.00 - $260,590.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments . We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/27/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.