Software Engineer - New Grad (Summer 2027)

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Unlimited PTO

Free lunch

Professional Development Stipend

401k Plan

In‑office hardware lab with a $250项目

Annual company retreat

Job summary

Nominal is seeking students who will graduate Summer 2027 or sooner to join our software engineering team. You’ll work closely with world‑class engineers on data infrastructure for high‑frequency, multi‑modal hardware data and help grow our platform that tests and validates complex systems such as reactors and rockets.

As an early‑stage company, you’ll own projects from start to finish, collaborate with customers in the field, and expand product offerings while benefiting from mentorship and a

Qualifications

• Graduating Spring 2027 or sooner.
• Strong core engineering skills with hands-on project experience.
• Ambitious, resourceful and perseverant.

Responsibilities

• Dive into data infrastructure for high-frequency hardware data.
• Design and build features with customer collaboration, including field users.
• Own projects end-to-end with mentorship from senior engineers.
• Contribute to growing Nominal's product offerings in a hardware-focused environment.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Hands-on experience

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Nominal

Nominal is building the connected test and operations platform powering the world's most advanced hardware systems, from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next‑generation defense programs. Our platform gives hardware engineering teams a single place to ingest data, analyze performance, automate test execution, and collaborate across every phase of development, so they can move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We're a fast‑moving team that owns problems end‑to‑end, works across disciplines, and thrives at the intersection of hardware and software.

We serve top‑tier commercial and defense customers, from autonomy leaders like Anduril and Shield AI to next‑generation aerospace teams like Hermeus and REGENT, and performance engineering teams like Pratt Miller Motorsports, alongside mission partners within the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on programs where failure isn’t an option. We’re backed by Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Lightspeed. Our team draws from SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Applied Intuition, and other leading companies, united by a common mission: giving hardware engineers the tools to build the future with speed, safety, and confidence.

The role

We’re looking for students with solid engineering fundamentals on track to graduate in Summer 2027 or sooner.

As a software engineer at Nominal, you’ll have an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with world‑class engineers solving high‑impact problems. As part of an early‑stage company, you’ll help us grow, launch new products, and take on exciting challenges. You’ll have a front‑row seat as our customers test and validate complex hardware systems like nuclear reactors, rockets, and supersonic aircraft.

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 2027 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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.