Entry Level Java Software Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY

Job Description Summary Are you passionate about innovation? Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the world? We operate with a founder’s mindset. We deliver innovation with passion, speed, and courage. We continuously challenge our thinking and are empowered to dream big and take smart risks. Job Description

• Learn our product portfolio and become a developer on one of our product lines.
• Be part of an active development team working on a next generation product line.
• Secondary duties may include assisting with designing/developing sub-systems and features in Software Development.

Use your course related skills in Java, C or C++ to design, develop and test software. Successfully integration of the GE Cloud DevOps tools into the existing GE MDS CI/CD process (ex: python robotframework supporting GE end-to-end functional Software System Regression Automation). As part of the development process, follows engineering processes, practices, and procedures. Report progress and status to project management. Perform rough estimates of time required to implement features and resolve issues, helping with task prioritization process. Work on an assignment / project within the engineering & technology; to stretch your learning and skillset. Must be highly self-motivated and be able to work under minimal supervision Use your academic knowledge to complete assigned project(s), deliver customer outcomes and improve the operation of our business. Learn and utilize software development techniques for disciplined design rigor.

Internship Term Dates: Jan - Aug 2027 Expected Work Schedule: Day/1st -Shift (40 - hours weekly)

• Must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in a technical field of study in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or IT.

• Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (without rounding).
• Experience in Computer and Networking administration (ex: Linux, Windows).
• Experience in software development and revision control, such as git/GitHub.
• Ability to follow formal software design principles and development processes.
• Experience in python script development.
• Experience in Linux bash and Windows Batch scripts.
• Some knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, SSH, HTTP, DHCP.
• Working understanding of JIRA, Confluence (or equivalent tools).
• Working understanding of physical network topologies and Ethernet bridging.
• Some knowledge of Git.
• Proficient in programming, Java, C++, C.
• Experience creating Web UIs.
• Working understanding of physical network topologies and Ethernet bridging
• An analytical approach to problem solving with a high degree of curiosity.
• Willingness and ability to learn from others.
• Demonstrated leadership and team player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• One who strives for academic excellence and shows great initiative.
• Desire to work in a fast paced and agile environment.

• Be a US Citizen or national; US permanent resident; Person granted refugee status; Person granted asylee status or Beneficiary of legalization through an amnesty program, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority, and at GE Vernova, we take our responsibility seriously. That is the singular mission of GE Vernova: to continue electrifying the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce:

• Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)
• The pay for this position ranges from $21.00/hr - $34.00/hr based on years of undergrate/graduate field of study completed
• Relocation Assistance: Co-op/Interns will be reimbursed for reasonable, proper, and documented expenditures incurred while initially reporting to work and returning to school/home upon completion of the assignment. Employees with a permanent address greater than 50 miles away from the work location are eligible.
• Housing Allowance: Co-op/Interns employees receive a weekly housing allowance to help off-set living expenses when the co-op/Intern’s permanent residence is at least 50 miles away from the work location.
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) after their accumulated service reaches 90 days, and they meet any other eligibility requirements as defined in the plans. (Eligibility occurs on the 1st of the month following the 90th day.)
• General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Inclusion At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

This posting will be open until at least Sept 30, 2026.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only: This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 03, 2026. U.S. Internship roles are ineligible for GE Vernova benefits.

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com