Software Engineer in Portland, OR

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 Portland, OR

120435 - 169275

25th percentile

120435

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

50th percentile

143468

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

75th percentile

169275

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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25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

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149573

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135698

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133200

162060

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Software Developer

116550

142913

167333

Developer/Programmer Analyst

105173

133755

157898

ERP Integration Manager

133755

170108

208125

ERP Technical Developer

123488

151515

177045

ERP Analyst

117383

142080

168443

ERP Business Analyst

106283

129315

154568

CRM Developer

115995

139583

165390

CRM Business Analyst

103508

125708

148185

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