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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Safran Usa, Inc. - **Location:** Rochester, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, DevOps, Github, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Qt (Software), SQL Databases, Gitlab, Git, Atlassian Tools, GNSS, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/d991c018-ade0-4845-9500-3aea5ae651f1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Computer Engineering * Minimum of 6 years of experience in a related role. Candidates may be considered in lieu of degree with strong experience in C/C++. * Experience with C/C++, Qt, Linux, Embedded Systems, SQL, Networking protocols, Git - Git Atlassian, GitHub, GitLab, Python. * Experience with the following Cake-PHP or similar framework, Jenkins, Docker, Dev Ops are all a plus * Ability to think conceptually and communicate cross-functionally. * The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. * The ability to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust. * Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing * Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients. * The person in this position needs to have an ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. * Ability to be agile and have fun! ## Description We're the world leader in Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions that improve the reliability, performance, and safety of critical high-risk operations, even in GPS/GNSS denied environments. We provide virtually fail-safe GNSS and PNT solutions for military and commercial applications worldwide. We do remarkable things! How I will Contribute: * Designs and implements software for embedded systems and software applications in C and C++. * Serves as the lead on project teams to design software to meet customer requirements and performs systematic testing. * Anticipates future engineering needs and improvements to existing system designs and incorporates these capabilities and current work * Leads software estimation efforts. * Participates in final qualification of deliverables including validation of documentation. * Analyzes and corrects assigned defects, performs system failure analysis, and provides corrective action. * Contributes to overall software team success by developing, training and holding others accountable to software and technology best practices. * Design and develops prototypes to validate new concepts. * Reports status and shares knowledge with management or other team members. * Reports progress and risks to Engineering project management. * Analyzes project requirements and develops work breakdown, leads others in the successful execution of the technical work packages as assigned. * Authors technical specifications and reviews others work for clarity and completeness. * Serves as a primary contact with suppliers or customers. * May perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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