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Entry Level Software Engineers Jobs in California

Muon Space

Software Engineer, Entry-Level

San Jose, CA

$142K - $169K/yr

About the role Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test ... Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to ...

BRM.ai

Entry Level Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

... buyer! Entry Level Software Engineer Why we need you We're at a pivotal moment with a roadmap ... We're looking for ambitious junior engineers and new graduates who are eager to learn, grow, and ...

Muon Space

Software Engineer, Entry-Level

San Jose, CA · On-site

$142K - $169K/yr

About the role Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test ... Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to ...

Muon Space

Software Engineer, Entry-Level

San Jose, CA · On-site

$142K - $169K/yr

About the role Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test ... Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to ...

AlleyCorp

Software Engineer, Entry

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$90 - $150/hr

Software Engineer, Entry Level Company: Koop Position: Software Engineer Type: Full-Time Location: San Francisco, CA (in-person) You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to qualify for the ...

Beta Soft System Inc.

Entry level jobs

Fremont, CA

Programming experience in any language such as C/C++, VB, VBScript, Java, Perl, Python, Shell ... Knowledge of QA testing methodologies with experience in software development. * Working knowledge ...

SynergisticIT

Junior Software Developer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$78K - $102K/yr

Currently, We are looking for entry-level software programmers, Java Full stack developers, Python/Java developers, Data analysts/Data Engineers/ Data Scientists, Machine Learning engineers for ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Software Engineers vs Junior Software Developers?

AspectEntry Level Software EngineersJunior Software Developers
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, basic coding skillsBachelor's in CS or related field, some coding experience
Work EnvironmentTeam-based, collaborative projects, entry-level tasksSupportive team, learning-focused, entry-level tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, IT departmentsSoftware firms, tech startups, IT teams
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Entry Level Software Engineers and Junior Software Developers often share similar qualifications and work environments. Both roles are designed for beginners in the software industry, focusing on learning and supporting development tasks. The main difference lies in terminology used by employers; 'Software Engineer' may imply a broader scope or formal title, while 'Junior Developer' emphasizes an entry-level position. Overall, these roles are closely aligned and often interchangeable in job searches.

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Software Engineer, Entry-Level

Muon Space

San Jose, CA

$142K - $169K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

About the role

Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test equipment, physics simulations, customer-facing APIs and services, user interfaces, scheduling algorithms, data pipelines, computer vision, signal processing, cloud systems and more. They make it possible to build, test, launch, and run constellations of satellites for a wide variety of missions.

Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to quickly develop into experts in their domains to accelerate Muon's Mission with high quality software and systems. They must be a high performer ready to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement, embraces taking risks, and crafts the right solutions to delight our customers.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the code for a new software capability on ground or in space
  • Propose and iterate on the design for software components
  • Write tests and monitoring to validate correctness of one's own code
  • Conduct analysis to support both development and testing
  • Quickly learn new skills, technology and techniques
  • Communicate clearly and accurately
  • Complete work in a timely manner
Required Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, computational mathematics or a related field
  • Proficient in C++, Python, TypeScript or a similar high-level language
  • Coursework or relevant experience in operating systems, algorithms, data structures, physics and statistics
Desirable Qualifications
  • Expertise in embedded software, network protocols, hardware and software testing, FPGA programming, GPU programming or other relevant disciplines
  • Experience with satellites, robots, or other autonomous systems
  • Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. programming, robotics or rocket club, etc.)
  • Understanding of orbital mechanics
  • Experience with mathematical optimization, machine learning, signal processing or advanced algorithms
  • Experience with cloud environments and distributed systems
  • Advanced coursework or experience in physics, statistics, distributed systems, or embedded software
Salary

The salary range for this role is $142,000 - $169,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process. 

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