Software Engineer - New Grad; Summer

Software Engineer - New Grad (Summer 2026)

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Nominal is building software to accelerate the development of the world’s most advanced hardware systems — from spacecraft and autonomous vehicles to next‑generation industrial machines. Our platform makes data analysis and integration simple, helping engineering teams move faster without sacrificing safety or precision. We’re a tight‑knit team of engineers and operators who own problems end‑to‑end, work across disciplines, and thrive on solving challenges at the intersection of hardware and software.

We’re backed by top‑tier investors such as Sequoia, General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Lux Capital and Lightspeed Ventures, and were recently named in Forbes’ next billion‑dollar startups list.

We’re looking for students with solid engineering fundamentals who will graduate in Summer 2026 or sooner. As a software engineer at Nominal you’ll work closely with world‑class engineers to solve high‑impact problems, help 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.

• 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 users in the field.
• Quickly take ownership of projects from start to finish, while receiving mentorship from 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.

• Graduating in Spring 2026 or sooner and interested in a full‑time position.
• Have a personal passion for solving challenging problems and contributing to the future of critical infrastructure.
• Have exceptional hands‑on experience and strong core engineering skills — whether through internships, personal projects or academic work.
• Peers describe you as ambitious, resourceful and perseverant.

• 100 % coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and sick leave.
• Free lunch, snacks and coffee.
• Professional development stipend.
• 401(k) 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.

• U.S. citizen or national.
• U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder).
• Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157.
• Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158.
• Eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.