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Sunbelt Controls

Systems Software Engineer II

Boise, ID

$164K - $195K/yr

Performs as a lead Systems Software Engineer in the development of lower and mid-level control systems databases & programs. * Supports the execution of the initial systems point-to-point ...

Sunbelt Controls

Systems Software Engineer II

Boise, ID · On-site

$164K - $195K/yr

Performs as a lead Systems Software Engineer in the development of lower and mid-level control systems databases & programs. * Supports the execution of the initial systems point-to-point ...

Daher

Manufacturing Engineer (Mid-Level)

Sandpoint, ID

$90K - $120K/yr

Job Title Manufacturing Engineer (Mid-Level) Who are we? As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees ...

Daher

Manufacturing Engineer (Mid-Level)

Sandpoint, ID · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Job Title Manufacturing Engineer (Mid-Level) Who are we? As an aircraft manufacturer, industrialist, industrial service provider and logistician, Daher currently has approximately 14,500 employees ...

WSP

Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer

Meridian, ID · On-site

$107K - $177K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer for our Boise, ID office. The following locations will also be considered: Denver, CO; Kansas City ...

WSP

Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer

Meridian, ID · On-site

$107K - $177K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mid-Level Grid Modernization Engineer for our Boise, ID office. The following locations will also be considered: Denver, CO; Kansas City ...

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How much do mid level software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for mid level software engineer in Idaho is $138,804.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,900.00 and $162,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Mid Level Software Engineer job?

A Mid Level Software Engineer is a professional with a few years of experience who develops, tests, and maintains software applications. They work independently on tasks, contribute to code reviews, and collaborate with teams to design and implement solutions. Mid-level engineers are expected to write clean, efficient code, troubleshoot issues, and improve system performance. They may also mentor junior developers and participate in architectural discussions. Typically, they have strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in programming languages relevant to their role.

What typical responsibilities can I expect as a Mid Level Software Engineer?

As a Mid Level Software Engineer, you will be involved in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications, often working on both new and existing projects. You’ll collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver features that meet business requirements, while also participating in code reviews and contributing to architectural decisions. Your responsibilities may also include troubleshooting bugs, refining development processes, and occasionally mentoring junior engineers. This role typically offers a blend of technical challenge, teamwork, and opportunities for continued skill development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mid Level Software Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Mid Level Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development principles, programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#, and a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field. Experience with version control systems like Git, familiarity with agile methodologies, and sometimes certifications such as AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate are advantageous. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this position. These combined skills enable engineers to deliver high-quality code, collaborate efficiently within development teams, and adapt to evolving project requirements.

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Infographic showing various Mid Level Software Engineer job openings in Idaho as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,804 per year, or $66.7 per hour.
Early/Mid-Level Software Engineer

Early/Mid-Level Software Engineer

Idaho National Laboratory

Idaho Falls, ID • On-site

$79K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Software Engineer to support research and development efforts involving radio frequency (RF) systems and modeling, software-defined radio platforms, laboratory test environments, automation tools, and mission-focused software applications.
The successful candidate will design, develop, integrate, test, document, and sustain software used in research, laboratory, and field environments. This role requires a hands-on software engineer who can work effectively as part of a technical team, follow disciplined software engineering practices, and help translate evolving research needs into reliable software solutions.
This position is ideal for an early to mid-level software engineer with experience in software development, requirements implementation, test support, configuration management, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and full software development lifecycle execution. The incumbent of this role will work a 9x80 schedule onsite Idaho Falls, Idaho with every other Friday off.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Design & Development
  • Design, develop, test, integrate, and maintain software applications supporting research, test, automation, data collection, and analysis activities.
  • Develop software using languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, Bash, or similar technologies.
  • Implement software features based on user needs, technical requirements, and project objectives.
  • Support the development of software designs, implementation plans, and project artifacts under the guidance of senior engineers or technical leads.
  • Support software integration with laboratory systems, RF systems, software-defined radios, instrumentation, networks, and computing infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot software defects, integration issues, build failures, performance issues, and deployment problems in Linux and Windows environments.

Team Collaboration
  • Work as part of a software development team to deliver reliable, maintainable software solutions.
  • Participate in task planning, design discussions, code reviews, integration activities, and technical issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with researchers, senior software engineers, system administrators, technicians, cybersecurity staff, and project leadership.
  • Communicate development status, technical challenges, and risks clearly and in a timely manner.
  • Support junior team members, interns, or project contributors as needed.

Software Quality & Documentation
  • Support software quality assurance practices consistent with disciplined software development processes.
  • Develop and maintain software requirements, design notes, interface documentation, test procedures, test results, release notes, and user documentation.
  • Apply software engineering practices including requirements traceability, configuration control, peer review, defect tracking, verification, and validation.
  • Develop and maintain Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams or similar software design artifacts, as appropriate.
  • Participate in software design reviews, code inspections, quality reviews, and release readiness activities.
  • Support software process activities consistent with Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development (CMMI-DEV) principles, where applicable.

DevSecOps & Configuration Management
  • Support the development, maintenance, and use of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Support automated builds, automated testing, static analysis, artifact generation, and release packaging.
  • Use Git or similar version-control systems to manage source code, configuration files, branches, tags, and release baselines.
  • Support build and automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Make, or similar tools.
  • Assist with secure software development practices, dependency management, vulnerability remediation, and cybersecurity review support.

Required:
  • Level 2: Bachelor's in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution AND 2 years of experience.
    OR
    Master's in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution AND 0 years of experience.
    OR
    PhD in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution AND 0 years' experience.
    Level 3: Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution AND 5 years of experience.
    OR
    • Master's in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution AND 2 years of experience,

    OR
    • PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, computer information systems, information technology, or a related field from an accredited institution AND 2 years of experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience commensurate with a level that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
  • Relevant experience using Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio or VS Code.
  • Depending on work assignment, obtain and maintain Q-clearance and SCI access, and willingness to complete a US Government polygraph upon request. Depending on work assignment, applicants may be subject to the requirements of DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.

The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Hands-on software engineering experience with developing, testing, documenting and sustaining software as part of a collaborative technical team.
  • Ease in working within research environments, implementing software from evolving requirements, supporting disciplined software engineering practices, and learning from senior engineers while contributing to reliable, mission-focused software solutions.
  • Experience developing software for RF systems, software-defined radio applications, laboratory test systems, cellular test environments, instrumentation, data acquisition, or cyber-physical systems.
  • Experience working within or supporting a CMMI-DEV software process environment.
  • Experience supporting research and development environments where requirements evolve as prototypes mature.
  • Experience with DevSecOps practices, secure coding, dependency scanning, static analysis, vulnerability remediation, or software supply chain considerations.
  • Experience with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid software development methods.
  • Experience with issue tracking and project management tools such as Jira, GitLab, GitHub Issues, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks, unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and test coverage analysis.
  • Experience with containerization or virtualization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or VMware.
  • Experience with Linux system administration concepts, networking concepts, shell scripting, and deployment in isolated or controlled lab environments.
  • Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama Connect, Polarion, Jira, or similar tools.
  • Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.

Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee may be required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard, and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Information:
  • The pay range for this position is: Level #2 ($79,344 - $162,732)/ Level #3 ($95,256 - $195,288) /. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
  • Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
  • TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

About Us
Benefits and Relocation
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
  • Paid time off (personal leave)
  • Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
  • Comprehensive Relocation Package
  • Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
INL Mission:
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision:
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements:
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation:
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information:
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

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Idaho National Laboratory is a leading multi-disciplinary national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's missions in nuclear and energy research, science, and national defence. Located in Idaho Falls, ID, US, it operates under the management of Battelle Energy Alliance. Since its inception in 1949, the lab has remained at the forefront of nuclear energy innovations and advancements, providing critical scientific and technological inputs to support national priorities. Guided by its commitment to excellence, innovative research, collaborative partnerships, and integrity, the lab continues to play a vital role in driving America's nuclear and energy future.

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Scientific research and development services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Idaho Falls, ID, US

Year founded

1949

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