Software Systems Engineer Jobs in New York
Software Systems Engineer jobs in New York are among the most actively recruited in the country, concentrated in defense and aerospace contracting, financial technology, healthcare IT, and enterprise software development across seniority levels from junior engineer to principal architect. The highest concentration of openings is in New York City, Long Island, and the Albany Capital Region, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Northrop Grumman maintain significant engineering operations. Systems integration, embedded software, and cloud infrastructure architecture are the most consistently in-demand specialties across these markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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"We may say most aptly that the Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves."
— Ada Lovelace, 1843
What Lovelace saw in the loom was the pattern — flowers and leaves, repeated faithfully, each one begun by a hand that chose it. Mercury is built from patterns too. Every component, every interaction our customers come to trust, starts with someone deciding how it should go, and making it good enough to be used again and again. Tending those patterns, and giving everyone at Mercury the means to weave with them, is the work of our Design System team, and the north star of this role.
As a Senior Frontend Engineer on the Design Systems team, you will build and care for those patterns: the components and foundations that everything else at Mercury is built on. Done well, a single decision here makes every product team faster.
The ground under that work is shifting, though. Software is being built in new ways, and AI is increasingly part of how design systems are made and used. We are looking for someone who is fluent at that intersection: deeply versed in design systems, and equally as serious about what it takes to build a system that holds up at the leading edge of AI.
As part of this role, you will:
- Build and maintain the components, patterns, and foundations (tokens, type, color, layout) that Mercury's product is woven from, holding a high bar for accessibility, performance, and pixel-level craft.
- Lead projects that ship new UI patterns to solve real pain points for product teams, helping them build better experiences faster.
- Develop a design system that's as ready for AI as it is for people, applying the technology to create leveraged outcomes.
- Invest in the design system's prototyping experience, shaping the next iteration of how our design function rapidly prototypes, iterates on the product, and explores new concepts.
- Raise the craft and AI fluency of the people around you, through mentorship and clear best practices.
The ideal candidate for the role:
We're looking for someone who cares about the foundational work that lets other people do their best work, and who's eager to help define what a design system means in a world where agents build alongside us. A successful candidate will likely have:
- 7+ years of frontend development, with deep experience in React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
- Experience building or maintaining a design system or shared component library.
- A thorough command of modern frontend tooling: build systems, CI/CD, and testing.
- High agency, and comfort creating clarity in ambiguous spaces. You take ownership and move without waiting for a defined path.
- First-principles systems thinking that stays oriented to outcomes. You make clear decisions that drive toward results instead of getting stuck in open questions.
- Strong product taste, and an instinct for leverage: the change that makes many teams better, not the one component polished in isolation.
- Hands-on fluency at the intersection of AI and software development: a real command of how emerging AI paradigms are changing the way software gets built, and the ability to turn that into practical leverage, both for the design system itself and for the people who build on it.
If this role interests you, we invite you to explore our public demo at demo.mercury.com.
- Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.
Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.
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Total Rewards
The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits.
Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:
US employees (any location):
$200,700 - $250,900 USD
Canadian employees (any location):
$189,700 - $237,100 CAD
"We may say most aptly that the Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves."
— Ada Lovelace, 1843
What Lovelace saw in the loom was the pattern — flowers and leaves, repeated faithfully, each one begun by a hand that chose it. Mercury is built from patterns too. Every component, every interaction our customers come to trust, starts with someone deciding how it should go, and making it good enough to be used again and again. Tending those patterns, and giving everyone at Mercury the means to weave with them, is the work of our Design System team, and the north star of this role.
As a Senior Frontend Engineer on the Design Systems team, you will build and care for those patterns: the components and foundations that everything else at Mercury is built on. Done well, a single decision here makes every product team faster.
The ground under that work is shifting, though. Software is being built in new ways, and AI is increasingly part of how design systems are made and used. We are looking for someone who is fluent at that intersection: deeply versed in design systems, and equally as serious about what it takes to build a system that holds up at the leading edge of AI.
As part of this role, you will:
- Build and maintain the components, patterns, and foundations (tokens, type, color, layout) that Mercury's product is woven from, holding a high bar for accessibility, performance, and pixel-level craft.
- Lead projects that ship new UI patterns to solve real pain points for product teams, helping them build better experiences faster.
- Develop a design system that's as ready for AI as it is for people, applying the technology to create leveraged outcomes.
- Invest in the design system's prototyping experience, shaping the next iteration of how our design function rapidly prototypes, iterates on the product, and explores new concepts.
- Raise the craft and AI fluency of the people around you, through mentorship and clear best practices.
The ideal candidate for the role:
We're looking for someone who cares about the foundational work that lets other people do their best work, and who's eager to help define what a design system means in a world where agents build alongside us. A successful candidate will likely have:
- 7+ years of frontend development, with deep experience in React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
- Experience building or maintaining a design system or shared component library.
- A thorough command of modern frontend tooling: build systems, CI/CD, and testing.
- High agency, and comfort creating clarity in ambiguous spaces. You take ownership and move without waiting for a defined path.
- First-principles systems thinking that stays oriented to outcomes. You make clear decisions that drive toward results instead of getting stuck in open questions.
- Strong product taste, and an instinct for leverage: the change that makes many teams better, not the one component polished in isolation.
- Hands-on fluency at the intersection of AI and software development: a real command of how emerging AI paradigms are changing the way software gets built, and the ability to turn that into practical leverage, both for the design system itself and for the people who build on it.
If this role interests you, we invite you to explore our public demo at demo.mercury.com.
- Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Members FDIC.
Mercury values diversity & belonging and is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All individuals seeking employment at Mercury are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or special needs. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know once you are contacted about a role.
#LI-MC1
Total Rewards
The total rewards package at Mercury includes base salary, equity (stock options/RSUs), and benefits.
Our salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.
Our target new hire base salary ranges for this role are the following:
US employees (any location):
$200,700 - $250,900 USD
Canadian employees (any location):
$189,700 - $237,100 CAD
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Software Systems Engineer Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Meta10
- Tubi1
- nSCALE1
- MadHive1
- Mercury1
Top Industries Hiring
- Media & Entertainment
- Investment & Asset Management
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience designing and integrating complex hardware-software systems at scale
- Proficiency in systems modeling languages such as SysML or UML and requirements management tools
- Experience with software development lifecycle processes including Agile, Scrum, or CMMI frameworks
- Familiarity with DoD or FAA systems engineering standards preferred for New York defense and aerospace roles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with hardware and program teams
Software Systems Engineer Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a software systems engineer in New York?
A bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science, or a closely related field is the standard entry point for software systems engineer roles in New York. No state-issued license is required to practice in this role. Employers in New York's defense and aerospace sectors often require or prefer candidates who can obtain a federal security clearance, which is initiated by the hiring employer, not a state body. A strong foundation in systems engineering methodology and relevant internship experience accelerates hiring.
How much do software systems engineers make in New York?
Software systems engineers in New York earn a median of about $166,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,430 for the lowest 10% to over $224,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire software systems engineers in New York?
Employers hiring software systems engineers in New York right now include Meta, Tubi, and nSCALE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New York's defense corridor on Long Island and the Hudson Valley, anchored by major contractors and federal agency partners, drives sustained demand for systems engineers with clearance eligibility and integration experience.
Which New York cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?
The cities with the most software systems engineer openings in New York are New York, Buffalo, and Endicott. New York City dominates due to its density of financial technology firms, enterprise software companies, and healthcare networks, while Long Island and the Capital Region draw steady hiring from defense contractors and state government IT programs that require on-site systems integration work.
Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many engineering disciplines, because a significant portion of software systems work involves architecture, documentation, and model-based design that can be done remotely. About 67% of software systems engineer openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though roles tied to classified defense programs or physical lab environments require on-site presence. Cloud architecture and enterprise integration positions offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a software systems engineer in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate rotational engineering programs at large New York employers such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, or L3Harris, which routinely hire candidates without professional experience. A degree in computer science or electrical engineering combined with a senior capstone project demonstrating systems integration work is the credential that most consistently opens doors. Adjacent roles in software quality assurance, technical writing for systems documentation, or IT operations at New York financial firms or hospital networks provide lateral entry points that transition into systems engineering within one to two years.
Where can I find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to software systems engineer jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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