Software Engineer
The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined.
Job ID: 16295
Business Unit: MTA Headquarters
Location: New York, NY, United States
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Department: IT CISO
Date Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Description
JOB TITLE:
Computer Specialist (Software) Levels 1 - 4
SALARY RANGE:
Level 1: $109,076 - $118,218
Level 2: $113,637 - $127,300
Level 3: $122,715 - $138,441
Level 4: $131,642 - $158,514
DEPT/DIV:
Information Technology
SUPERVISOR:
CybSecOffMgr AccesMgmtIdentSec
LOCATION :
2 Broadway, New York, NY, 10004
HOURS OF WORK:
9:00 am - 5:30 pm (8 hours/day) or as required
Opening :
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is North America's largest transportation network, serving a population of 15.3 million people across a 5,000-square-mile travel area surrounding New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA network comprises the nation’s largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. MTA strives to provide a safe and reliable commute, excellent customer service, and rewarding opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities :
This class of positions encompasses highly technical or supervisory responsibilities for the design, implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and analysis of software systems performed at varying levels of difficulty and with varying degrees of latitude for independent initiative and judgment. There are four Assignment Levels within this class of positions differing according to the complexity and sophistication of the hardware and software systems and the amount of supervision required. The following are typical assignments within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work and, when necessary, perform the duties of lower titles and Assignment Levels.
Assignment Level 1
Under supervision, with considerable latitude for independent action or the exercise of independent judgment, is responsible for the design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of either Database Management Systems, Operating Systems, Data Communications Systems, Applications, and/or related software functions. May supervise a unit engaged in work related to the above areas or may independently perform related work of a highly complex, technical nature. In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.
Assignment Level 2
Posted July 27, 2026