Software Engineer

A leading innovator in advanced laser technology is seeking a Software Engineer to join their growing Rochester engineering hub. This is a rare opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge scientific systems while building software that directly impacts real-world research, industrial applications, and next-generation engineered products.

In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, operations teams and business stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain a wide range of internal and product-level software tools. Your work will span intuitive user interfaces, automation solutions, data and KPI dashboards, and software that interacts with highly precise hardware systems.

What you’ll work on :

• Building Python-based software for internal tools and product control systems
• Creating user-facing interfaces that make complex technology simple to operate
• Interfacing software with hardware, instruments, and electronic components
• Designing dashboards and analytics to support operational decision-making
• Contributing to automation, motion control, and system-integration projects
• Maintaining high code standards through documentation and version control
• Partnering with multi-disciplinary teams to define scope, requirements, and delivery timelines

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Ideal background :

Compensation : Competitive salary up to $95,000, based on experience.