Software Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI

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 applicationsWorking with quality assurance to develop software test plansCollaborating with hardware engineers to assess and test hardware and software interactionImplementing a specific development methodologyDocumenting software specifications

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Salary for Software Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI
93310 - 131150
25th percentile
93310
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
111155
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
131150
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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