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Associate Software Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

Safran

Lead Software Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Anticipates future engineering needs and improvements to existing system designs and incorporates these capabilities and current work * Leads software estimation efforts. * Participates in final ...

Safran

Lead Software Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

Anticipates future engineering needs and improvements to existing system designs and incorporates these capabilities and current work * Leads software estimation efforts. * Participates in final ...

Safran

Senior Software Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$121K - $159K/yr

Contribute to the planning of engineering projects and develop innovative designs or modifications to meet project goals. * Participate in software estimation efforts. * Participate in final ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Software Engineering

Rochester, NY · On-site

Lead Software Engineer Job Code: 42047 Job Location: Rochester NY or Lynchburg VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Software Engineering

Rochester, NY

Lead Software Engineer Job Code: 42047 Job Location: Rochester NY or Lynchburg VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate software engineer in Rochester, NY is $41.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.14 and $44.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate software engineer?

An associate software engineer works with a team of engineering professionals and developers to improve existing software or design new applications. As an associate software engineer, your job duties include coding software, coordinating with hardware engineers to ensure that different types of technology can run the software, and helping the QA team to test software before release. Typical qualifications for the career include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and relevant technical experience with software applications. You also need excellent communication, coding, and analytical problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work as part of a team.

What are some common challenges faced by associate software engineers when transitioning from academic projects to real-world development teams?

Associate Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as adapting to larger, more complex codebases and learning to work within established development workflows. Unlike academic projects, real-world development involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, adhering to coding standards, and following agile processes. Additionally, balancing learning new technologies with delivering features on tight deadlines can be demanding. However, support from mentors and structured onboarding programs usually helps smooth this transition.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate software engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming fundamentals, algorithms, and data structures, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with programming languages like Java, Python, or C++, as well as experience using version control systems like Git, are commonly required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set standout candidates apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering reliable software solutions, collaborating within development teams, and adapting to rapidly evolving technologies.
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Infographic showing various Associate Software Engineer job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,706 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Lead Software Engineer

Rochester, NY • On-site

Safran
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Safran rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Opportunity:
As a key member of our Engineering team, you will be taking the lead on designing and developing custom code for our products and programs in our R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) portfolio. Specifically, this means guaranteeing the reliability, safety, robustness, and lifetime of our product designs. You will be designing robust and resilient code in a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to design embedded software that enables next-generation R-PNT technology for government and military customers. You will develop unique solutions to extend legacy hardware functionality or do clean sheet code development for new custom designs.
Our Technology:
We're the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide. We do remarkable things!
How I will Contribute:
  • Designs and implements software for embedded systems and software applications in C and C++.
  • Serves as the lead on project teams to design software to meet customer requirements and performs systematic testing.
  • Anticipates future engineering needs and improvements to existing system designs and incorporates these capabilities and current work
  • Leads software estimation efforts.
  • Participates in final qualification of deliverables including validation of documentation.
  • Analyzes and corrects assigned defects, performs system failure analysis, and provides corrective action.
  • Contributes to overall software team success by developing, training and holding others accountable to software and technology best practices.
  • Design and develops prototypes to validate new concepts.
  • Reports status and shares knowledge with management or other team members.
  • Reports progress and risks to Engineering project management.
  • Analyzes project requirements and develops work breakdown, leads others in the successful execution of the technical work packages as assigned.
  • Authors technical specifications and reviews others work for clarity and completeness.
  • Serves as a primary contact with suppliers or customers.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the role:
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Computer Engineering
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in a related role. Candidates may be considered in lieu of degree with strong experience in C/C++.
  • Experience with C/C++, Qt, Linux, Embedded Systems, SQL, Networking protocols, Git - Git Atlassian, GitHub, GitLab, Python.
  • Experience with the following Cake-PHP or similar framework, Jenkins, Docker, Dev Ops are all a plus
  • Ability to think conceptually and communicate cross-functionally.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • The ability to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
  • Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients.
  • The person in this position needs to have an ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
  • Ability to be agile and have fun!

About Safran Federal Systems:
Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as aWinner of the USA Today and Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2026 Award.
In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world. In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors.
In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations, and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press release here.
Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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