Senior Software Engineer
Role summary
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of production-critical software systems for automation, vision inspection, and data platforms within the Operational Intelligence (OI) team. This role involves defining technical direction, system architecture, and scalable solutions to support manufacturing operations, analytics, and future AI initiatives. The engineer will deliver robust, production-ready systems, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the long-term technical roadmap. Key responsibilities include owning system architecture, defining development standards, leading the implementation of automation and monitoring systems, and integrating software with industrial platforms.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of production-critical software systems across automation, vision inspection, and data platforms. This role plays a key leadership position within the Operational Intelligence (OI) team and is responsible for defining technical direction, system architecture, and scalable solutions that support manufacturing operations, analytics, and future AI initiatives. The Senior Software Engineer will work to deliver robust, production ready systems while mentoring junior engineers and supporting the long-term technical roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the architecture, design, and long-term scalability of software systems supporting automation, vision inspection, and operational intelligence
- Define development standards, best practices, and deployment strategies across the Operational Intelligence (OI) team
- Lead the design, implementation, and refinement of intelligent automation and monitoring systems across manufacturing environments
- Support development and integration of machine intelligence solutions that improve process stability, quality monitoring, and operational visibility
- Support development of internal dashboards, monitoring tools, and data pipelines to improve visibility into system performance and operational trends
- Lead integration of software systems with industrial platforms including PLCs, SCADA systems, vision hardware, and third-party tools
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- 4+ years of software engineering experience supporting production systems
- Strong proficiency in Python, with experience developing and maintaining industrial or automation-focused software
- Experience integrating software with PLCs, SCADA platforms, OPC UA, vision systems, or related industrial technologies
- Proven ability to operate independently, take technical ownership, and lead cross functional engineering initiatives
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