Software Engineer in New York, NY

Software Engineer Job Description

Candidates for a software engineer position should have broad information systems experience and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They should be adept at programming and working in a team environment and possess excellent communication skills. They’re expected to quickly produce well-organized, optimized and documented source code. Most jobs require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or a related discipline. Several years’ experience in specific programming languages, such as C#/C++, Java or .NET, depending on what the employer is using, also is valuable.

Typical software engineer duties:

Designing and creating engineering specifications for software programs and applications

Working with quality assurance to develop software test plans

Collaborating with hardware engineers to assess and test hardware and software interaction

Implementing a specific development methodology

Documenting software specifications

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Database

SQL

REST API

GitHub

EO/IR systems

AB Testing

Web App

Java

Design controls?

JavaScript

Salary for Software Engineer in New York, NY

149730 - 210450

25th percentile

149730

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

178365

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

210450

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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75th percentile

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185955

225285

269790

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168705

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Senior Software Engineer

165600

201480

241845

Software Developer

144900

177675

208035

Developer/Programmer Analyst

130755

166290

196305

ERP Integration Manager

166290

211485

258750

ERP Technical Developer

153525

188370

220110

ERP Analyst

145935

176640

209415

ERP Business Analyst

132135

160770

192165

CRM Developer

144210

173535

205620

CRM Business Analyst

128685

156285

184230

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