Embedded Software Engineer, SR

Curtiss-Wright Corporation • East Farmingdale, NY

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About The Position

The Senior Software Development Engineer leads the design, development, and implementation of software applications and systems from concept through deployment, serving as a technical expert and project lead to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions while supporting cross-functional development, resolving complex software issues, and mentoring engineering teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical field
• 6–10+ years of progressive experience in software development
• Proven success designing, developing, and deploying production-quality software
• Deep expertise in programming languages, frameworks, and version control systems
• Strong understanding of architecture, algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design
• Experience in iterative or agile development environments
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver scalable solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced development environments
• Commitment to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, develop, and test complex software systems or applications while leading full lifecycle activities such as architecture, coding, debugging, integration, and validation (35%).
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex software issues across new and legacy platforms, including customer-reported problems and enhancement requests (20%).
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, hardware, support, and product teams to evaluate requirements, align deliverables, and ensure successful software releases (20%).
• Implement robust coding practices, conduct code reviews, maintain documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards, processes, and platform architecture (15%).
• Mentor junior developers, support cross-functional initiatives, and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative software engineering culture (10%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior