Software Engineer - New Grad (Summer 2026)
New York, NYLos Angeles, CAAustin, TXData EngineeringOnsiteEntry level
Summary
New grad software engineer building data infrastructure for high-volume hardware testing systems like rockets and aircraft. Requires strong fundamentals from internships/projects; full-time for Spring 2026 graduates.
About the role
What you’ll do
- Dive deep into cutting-edge data infrastructure, focusing on high-frequency, high-volume multi-modal hardware data
- Design and build new features in close collaboration with our customers, often working directly with our users in the field
- Quickly take ownership of projects from start to finish, while receiving mentorship from our world-class engineers and domain experts
- Take the driver’s seat at an early-stage company, helping Nominal grow, onboarding new customers, and expanding its product offerings, while contributing to our mission of accelerating the testing and validation landscape for complex hardware systems
Reach out if…
- You’re graduating in Spring 2026 or sooner and are interested in a full-time position
- You have a personal passion for solving challenging problems and contributing to the future of critical infrastructure
- You have exceptional hands-on experience and strong core engineering skills — whether through internships, personal projects, or academic work
- Your peers would describe you as ambitious, resourceful, and perseverant
Benefits/Perks
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO and sick leave
- Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
- Professional Development Stipend
- 401k Plan
- In-office hardware lab with a $250 project stipend
- Annual company retreat
Skills
data infrastructurePythonC++RustKubernetesAWSDockerPostgreSQLTimescaleDBGrafana