Software Engineer II: Independent Feature Developer

Nidec Motor Corporation; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Motor Corporation in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, test, and maintain software components within a defined scope. You will contribute to independent feature delivery and collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and other engineers.

The role emphasizes solid technical judgment, coding standards, and participation in sprint planning and code reviews, with opportunities to grow within the technology stack and practices.

Qualifications

• 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 problemsolving 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, standups, 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 preproduction issues as needed
• 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 datahandling standards
• Follow organizational policies related to privacy, risk, and compliance
• Consider nonfunctional 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

Skills

Programming languages

Software design

APIs and databases

Version control

Agile & CI/CD

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Job description

Nidec Motor Corporation in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, develop, test, and maintain software components within a defined scope. You will contribute to independent feature delivery and collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and other engineers.

The role emphasizes solid technical judgment, coding standards, and participation in sprint planning and code reviews, with opportunities to grow within the technology stack and practices.