About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing,IT Services and IT Consulting,Software Development.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential client is seeking an Entry‑Level Software Engineer (Contract) in Painted Post, NY. This is an early-career role ideal for recent graduates or candidates with academic projects, internships, or hands-on development experience. You'll contribute to software used in manufacturing environments, including machine‑vision, measurement/inspection, sensor integration, and data analysis systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, test, debug, and improve software components used in manufacturing and inspection systems
• Work on machine vision and image‑processing modules, data collection from sensors/cameras, and reporting/analysis tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (hardware, test, QA, product) to deliver reliable solutions
• Write and maintain unit/integration tests and version control practices (Git/GitLab)
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects found in development and production test environments

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What We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

• Recent bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field — OR equivalent hands‑on experience (projects, internships)
• Practical experience with one or more languages: C#, Python, C++, Java, or MATLAB
• Familiarity with object‑oriented programming concepts
• Experience or exposure to JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) is helpful
• Basic knowledge of version control tools (Git, GitLab)
• Exposure to relational databases, data analysis, or software testing practices
• Strong problem‑solving mindset, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn

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Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Coursework or project experience in machine vision, image processing, measurement & inspection, or sensor integration
• Experience with manufacturing/production systems or industrial protocols
• Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing frameworks, or embedded systems
• Hands-on projects that demonstrate full‑stack or systems programming experience

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Employment Details

• Location: Painted Post, NY (on‑site or as required by the project)
• Employment type: CONTRACTOR
• Compensation: $38.00 – $40.00 per hour
• Start date and contract length: determined by Confidential Client and will be discussed during the interview process
• Background checks and other pre-employment screenings may be required as allowed by law

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Confidential Client will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the hiring process upon request.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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