Staff Software Engineer

GE Aerospace

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or Associate's degree with 7 years or High School diploma with 9 years of experience.
  • Minimum 3 years in software development focusing on enterprise applications.
  • Strong expertise in Vue or similar UI frameworks.
  • Experience with AI development tools like Claude or Copilot.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, and implementation of scalable software applications.
  • Architect robust APIs and microservices and build data processing pipelines.
  • Collaborate with teams to define technical requirements and create actionable plans.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and performance best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues in production.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence within the team.
  • Drive adoption of new technologies to enhance development efficiency.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities to develop leadership skills.
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies for software development.
  • Diverse project exposure across different business units in GE.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
Responsible for designing and programming a small module or a large component and designing a feature, set of features, or whole feature area. She/he will work independently and contribute to the immediate team and to other teams across business. She/he will Lead design discussion in a limited manner.

Job Description

Job Summary

As a Staff Software Engineer at General Electric Company, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions across various GE business units. You will leverage your technical expertise to solve challenging problems, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practices in software engineering.

Job Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, reliable, and secure software applications and systems.
  • Architect and build robust APIs, microservices, and data processing pipelines.
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
  • Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, performance, and security best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in production environments.
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes to improve development efficiency and product quality.
  • Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing, deployment, and operational support.
  • Contribute to the strategic technical direction of the team and department.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 7 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 9 years of professional experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in software development with a strong emphasis on building enterprise-grade applications.
  • Strong experience with Vue or other UI frameworks.
  • Experience leveraging AI development tools such as Claude and/ or Copilot.
  • Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience


Eligibility Requirement:
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.


Desired Qualifications:
  • Expert proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, C++, Go, or JavaScript (Node.js).
  • Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.


Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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