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Safran

Senior Software Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$80K - $135K/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 ...

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 ...

Global Payments

Sr. Software Engineer

Rochester, NY

$120K - $159K/yr

Drive software quality and engineering excellence by building maintainable, well-tested solutions that improve system stability, accelerate delivery and reduce operational risk. * Influence technical ...

L3HHCM20

Lead, Software Engineering

Rochester, NY

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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 ...

Kodak Alaris, Inc.

Software Development Engineer

Rochester, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Senior Software Engineer - Platform, Cloud & Edge Systems Please note: * this position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship * relocation assistance NOT provided Position Summary We are seeking a ...

Harris Corporation

Lead, Software Engineering

Rochester, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

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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Honeywell

Customer Solutions Software Engineer II

Pittsford, NY · On-site +1

$99K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Custom Solutions Software Engineer LenelS2 is a global leader in advanced security systems, providing flexible, integrated solutions that help protect some of the most security-conscious ...

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How much do junior software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior software engineer in Rochester, NY is $93,324.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,100.00 and $94,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior software engineer?

A junior software engineer works on a team with more senior engineers to help design and develop applications, write code, and otherwise maintain or update a business's database. As a junior software engineer, your duties and responsibilities may vary based on what company you work for. Overall, your job is to learn from senior engineers and developers on how to be a software engineer and in what ways you can develop and utilize the technologies of the business to do so. Many junior software engineers have a little bit of knowledge about a lot of technologies but also stay up-to-date on the most current technologies.

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

To thrive as a Junior Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming fundamentals, algorithms, and commonly used languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript, typically backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, basic knowledge of databases, and experience with development environments and frameworks are usually expected. Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and effective teamwork and communication abilities help set you apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing effectively to projects, adapting to evolving technologies, and collaborating within development teams.

How does a junior software engineer typically collaborate with other team members on projects?

Junior Software Engineers usually work closely with senior developers, QA testers, and product managers as part of a cross-functional team. Collaboration often involves participating in daily stand-up meetings, code reviews, and pair programming sessions. Juniors are encouraged to ask questions and seek feedback, which helps them learn best practices and improve their coding skills. Effective communication and a willingness to learn from more experienced colleagues are key to thriving in this collaborative environment.
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Infographic showing various Junior Software Engineer job openings in Rochester, NY as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,324 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Safran

Rochester, NY • On-site

$80K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Safran rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 87 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

The Opportunity:
As a key member of our Engineering team, you will be responsible for 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 create 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:
  • Design and implement software for embedded systems and software applications in C and C++.
  • May provide direction to others on project teams to design software to meet customer requirements and performs systematic testing.
  • 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 qualification of deliverables including validation of documentation.
  • Analyze and correct assigned defects, perform system failure analysis, and provide corrective action.
  • Document findings, communicate results to engineering staff, make technical presentations, and may represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects
  • Devise new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
  • Report status and share knowledge with management or other team members.
  • Report progress and risks to Engineering project management.
  • Analyze project requirements and develop work breakdown for assigned tasks.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the role:
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Experience with C/C++, Qt, Linux, Embedded Systems, SQL, Networking protocols, GitHub, GitLab, Python.
  • 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.

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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