Scientific Software Engineer I – Precision Optics

QED Technologies International LLC

. Analyze software requirements under senior engineer guidance and determine feasible design approaches .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,529 - $96,493 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong object-oriented programming and debugging skills, with a solid foundation in math, physics, and engineering principles. Capable of writing clean, testable code and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in software development for precision-optics and instrumentation.

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Object-Oriented ProgrammingSoftware DebuggingMathematics and Physics FoundationC# and .NET ExperienceAutomated Software Testing

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAlgorithm DevelopmentOptical MetrologyData AnalysisInstrumentationMotion ControlSoftware Testing ProceduresVersion ControlTroubleshootingCode Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborative Working StyleCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

Git.NETUI/UX DesignCNC SystemsRoboticsAutomation

Industry Keywords

Precision-Optics ManufacturingOpticsEngineeringMetrologySignal Processing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze software requirements under senior engineer guidance and determine feasible design approaches
Contribute to software designs by implementing components that follow established architecture and design patterns
Code, debug, and test software features for precision-optics manufacturing, metrology, data analysis, instrumentation, and motion control
Write clean, readable, well-structured, and testable code
Document code and development work
Support task estimation and communicate progress toward milestones
Modify or develop algorithms related to optical metrology, precision-optics manufacturing, and optical data analysis
Apply engineering reasoning and quantitative thinking to design predictable software that meets requirements
Consult with hardware engineers and technical staff on software, instrumentation, motion hardware, and system interfaces
Investigate software and system issues and support root-cause analysis
Develop and execute software test procedures and documentation
Follow and improve software-engineering practices, including version control, peer review, and documentation
Identify and document quality, cost, and schedule risks
Participate in code and project reviews
Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and applications stakeholders
Communicate technical progress, findings, and questions to team members and project leads
Support customers or field engineers regarding software issues as directed
Perform other duties within the role's scope

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university with a major in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering, with significant coursework or experience in math, physics, optics, or engineering; OR Physics, Optics, Imaging Science, or another Engineering discipline with significant software development coursework or experience
0–3 years of relevant software-development experience, including professional work, internships, co-ops, or substantial project-based work
Strong object-oriented programming, software-debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Strong foundation in math, physics, and engineering, including probability, statistical inference, linear algebra, signal processing, plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and calculus
Ability to write clean, testable, readable code in a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated curiosity, attention to detail, and collaborative working style
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
At this time, not able to hire individuals unauthorized to work in the United States or requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
Successful completion of a background check
Preferred: experience with C# and .NET, Git and source-control workflows, UI/UX design and implementation, optics, CNC systems or machine controls, robotics or automation, and automated software testing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based incentive program with a target opportunity of 10% of base salary
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) program
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities
Reasonable accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs