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At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made.

Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR).

Position Summary 

The Product Software Development team at nLIGHT delivers high-quality software for a rapidly growing portfolio of laser products. We are seeking a highly motivated software engineer with a strong record of technical execution, creativity, and product-focused development. In this role, you will contribute to the architecture, design, development, testing, deployment, and support of customer-facing applications, internal tools, and supporting infrastructure. Because this is a small team with broad impact, the ideal candidate is collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic engineering environment. This position will be hybrid with 2-3 days per week onsite in Camas, WA.

Key Responsibilities 

• Partner with colleagues, internal stakeholders, field service teams, and customers to understand feature needs, clarify requirements, and manage priorities.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain customer-facing software applications and internal engineering tools.
• Translate product and business requirements into robust software solutions that support laser operation, service, manufacturing, and engineering use cases.
• Apply sound software development practices to produce reliable, maintainable, and scalable applications.
• Collaborate with the development team on software architecture, technical design, implementation planning, and code quality.
• Design and implement clean, scalable code using C#, .NET, and related technologies.
• Experience with source control, specifically Git.
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation throughout the software development life cycle.
• Provide application expertise, troubleshooting support, and technical guidance to internal users and field service partners.
• Advocate for engineering best practices and mentor team members or partners where appropriate.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience developing software applications for PC or Windows environments.
• Proven experience developing applications with .NET technologies.
• Strong proficiency with C#.
• Familiarity with application architecture patterns and APIs such as REST or RPC.
• Experience creating, maintaining, or supporting Windows installers.
• Experience using Microsoft development tools, including Visual Studio.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with data repositories using SQL, stored procedures, or related database technologies.
• Familiarity with developing, deploying, or supporting Azure applications and services.
• Experience with Windows administration, configuration management, continuous integration, or continuous deployment practices.
• Familiarity with embedded software development or software that interfaces with hardware systems.

Professional Attributes 

• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented engineering environment.
• Communicates clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to quickly absorb, organize, and apply new information.
• Works independently from high-level goals while proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and next steps.
• Comfortable providing technical direction, coordinating work, or guiding others when needed.
• Adapts well to changing priorities and contributes constructively to continuous improvement.

nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Software Engineer II: $95,000 - $115,000 annually

Other Compensation and Benefits

• Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
• 10 paid Holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or HR@nlight.net.

E-Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices:

• E-Verify Participation Poster 
• Right to Work Poster