Software Engineer II

Nidec • Rancho Cordova, CA

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About The Position

The Software Engineer II is an intermediate individual‑contributor role responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software components and features with minimal supervision. This role applies established engineering practices independently, contributes to reliable delivery, and collaborates effectively within cross‑functional teams. The Software Engineer II owns implementation of features, services, or components within a defined scope. The role focuses on independent development, solid technical judgment, and contribution to design decisions, while continuing to grow depth in the organization’s technology stack, tools, and practices. This position typically reports to a Software Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, or Senior Software Engineer (M2–M3 or T3 equivalent).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field required
• Typically 2–5 years of professional software development experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering production-ready software features or services
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and related frameworks
• Understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with APIs, databases, and version control systems
• Familiarity with Agile development and CI/CD practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently within defined scope
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Collaborative, accountable, and quality-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Independently design, implement, and maintain software features and components
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following standards and best practices
• Estimate effort and deliver assigned work within agreed timelines
• Contribute to low- to mid-complexity design decisions
• Apply established architectural patterns and engineering principles
• Review designs and identify potential risks or improvements
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and component tests
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects across development and test environments
• Ensure solutions meet quality, performance, and reliability expectations
• Work closely with product, QA, DevOps, and other engineers
• Participate actively in sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Communicate status, risks, and dependencies clearly
• Participate in peer code reviews and incorporate feedback constructively
• Ensure compliance with coding, security, and documentation standards
• Identify opportunities to improve code quality and team practices
• Use CI/CD pipelines, version control, and deployment tools effectively
• Support stable releases and contribute to operational readiness
• Assist with diagnosing production or pre-production issues as needed
• Independently resolve routine technical issues and defects
• Apply structured debugging and root-cause analysis techniques
• Escalate complex or systemic issues appropriately
• Create and maintain technical documentation for implemented solutions
• Document design decisions and implementation details
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members
• Apply secure coding practices and data-handling standards
• Follow organizational policies related to privacy, risk, and compliance
• Consider non-functional requirements (security, performance, scalability) in designs
• Seek feedback and continuously improve technical and professional skills
• Stay current with relevant technologies, frameworks, and tools
• Contribute ideas for improving development processes or system quality

What This Job Offers

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