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Requirement - Programming Engineer Location- USA Remote Contract W2 Assessment required Key Responsibilities Angular & Front-End Engineering * Architect, build, and maintain scalable Angular ...

CNC Programming Engineer

Toughkenamon, PA · On-site

$70K - $89K/yr

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The CNC Programming Engineer develops and maintains CNC programs for 2, 2.5, 3, and 5-axis machining centers, turret punch presses, and automated cutting systems--approximately 75-80% of the role.

Must be eligible to work in the USA with no sponsorship- now or in the future Position Summary The Tooling Design/Programming Engineer II designs, programs, documents, and supports tooling and ...

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and ...

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and ...

Senior Engineer

Mobile, AL · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Position Summary Thompson Engineering is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership, mentor engineering staff, and support the continued growth of our ...

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How much do programming engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for programming engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a programming engineer do?

A programming engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications and systems using programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python. They often collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow software development methodologies, and utilize tools like version control systems to ensure code quality and functionality.

What is the difference between Programming Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectProgramming EngineerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; coding certificationsBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; coding certifications
Work EnvironmentDevelopment teams, tech companies, engineering projectsSoftware companies, startups, freelance projects
Industry UsageUsed in engineering-focused roles emphasizing system designCommon in application and software creation roles
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for technical roles involving system-level programmingMore general, focusing on application development

Programming Engineers and Software Developers share similar educational backgrounds and work environments. However, Programming Engineers often focus on system-level design and engineering aspects, while Software Developers typically concentrate on creating applications. Both roles are essential in tech industries, but their specific responsibilities and focus areas differ slightly.

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Infographic showing various Programming Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Programming Engineer

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Rock Hill, SC • On-site

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Job description

Requirement - Programming Engineer

Location- USA Remote

Contract W2

Assessment required

Key ResponsibilitiesAngular & Front-End Engineering

•      Architect, build, and maintain scalable Angular applications using modern patterns: standalone components, signals, lazy loading, and module federation.

•      Lead front-end technical design — component libraries, state management routing, and performance budgets.

•      Build accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA), responsive interfaces that work consistently across browsers and devices.

•      Define and uphold front-end coding standards; conduct thorough, constructive code reviews.

•      Integrate Angular apps with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, applying robust error handling, retry logic, and security best practices (OAuth 2.0 / OIDC).

•      Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers through pairing, design reviews, and knowledge sharing.

SQL & Data Access

•      Write performant T-SQL queries, stored procedures, views, and functions against SQL Server (2019/2025), PostgreSQL

•      Contribute to database schema design and data modelling in collaboration with DBAs and back-end engineers.

•      Analyse query execution plans and apply indexing strategies to resolve performance bottlenecks.

•      Utilise SQL Server 2025's native VECTOR data type for AI-powered semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines.

•      Implement data access layers using Entity Framework Core, Dapper, or similar ORMs — choosing the right tool for the job.

•      Participate in database migration planning, code-first migrations, and version-controlled schema management.

DevOps Exposure & Engineering Culture

•      Work confidently within CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions) — understanding build, test, and deployment stages.

•      Containerise and run applications using Docker; understand Kubernetes concepts for deployment in AKS or similar environments.

•      Manage environment configurations securely using secrets management tools (environment variables, .env conventions).

•      Engage with infrastructure-as-code practices (Terraform, Bicep) at a working level — able to read, adjust, and contribute to IaC scripts.

•      Participate in monitoring and observability: dashboards, alerts, and log analysis using Application Insights, or Grafana.

•      Contribute to incident response, post-mortems, and continuous improvement of deployment reliability.

AI in Day-to-Day Development

•      Actively use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate feature development, generate boilerplate, and explore solutions faster.

•      Apply prompt engineering skills to get the most from LLMs — writing precise prompts for code generation, test writing, documentation, and debugging.

•      Build AI-integrated features chatbots, semantic search, content generation, or recommendation engines using APIs such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or Anthropic.

•      Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) patterns combining vector databases or SQL Server VECTOR columns with LLM inference.

•      Evaluate AI-generated code critically: spot errors, security issues, and architectural mismatches before they reach production.

•      Stay current with the fast-moving AI tooling landscape and share learnings with the team — blog posts, demos, lunch-and-learns.

Required Qualifications

•      Experience:  7+ years of professional software engineering experience.

•      Angular:  5+ years building production Angular applications (v12 or later); strong TypeScript and RxJS fundamentals.

•      SQL:  3+ years writing and optimising SQL in SQL Server, PostgreSQL.

•      DevOps:  Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud deployment workflows in AWS or equivalent Cloud.

•      AI Tooling:  Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (Copilot, Claude, or equivalent) in real projects.

•      AI Integration:  Experience consuming LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic) in a front-end or full-stack context.

•      APIs & Security:  Solid understanding of REST and GraphQL API design, authentication patterns, and security principles.

•      Agile:  Experience working in Agile / Scrum teams with Jira, Azure Boards, or equivalent.

•      Communication:  Clear, confident communicator — comfortable explaining technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.