Sr. Software Engineer - TalentZök

Job Description

#### Job Description

**Sr. Software Engineer - TalentZök**

**OVERVIEW**

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a **Senior Software Engineer** in **San Diego, CA** who possesses:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
* 7 years of professional software engineering experience within automation, machine control, or complex electro-mechanical systems
* Advanced C/C skills with object-oriented design and design patterns
* Experience integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, or communication libraries
* Strong experience developing Windows desktop applications

Email resumes to **[email protected]** or call **858.866.8676**.

**FULL DESCRIPTION:** *We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, integrate, debug, and support Windows desktop application and framework software for complex electro-mechanical automation systems. This permanent, onsite role is responsible for developing software that interacts with machines, robotics, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and external hardware in a semiconductor manufacturing equipment environment. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C experience, Windows desktop application development experience, C# experience, object-oriented design knowledge, and a strong understanding of hardware/software integration in machine control or automation environments.*

**The selected candidate will be responsible for:**

* Designing and developing Windows desktop application and framework software for complex electro-mechanical systems
* Developing software that controls or interacts with automation systems, robotics, machine control systems, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and related equipment
* Working primarily on application-level software that sends commands, receives responses, and helps govern overall system behavior
* Developing, testing, integrating, debugging, and supporting software in a machine environment
* Writing and maintaining software using C/C and C# as needed
* Applying object-oriented design and design patterns throughout development work
* Integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, and communication libraries
* Working with motors, mechanisms, sensors, actuators, machine layers, and hardware-related software interfaces
* Debugging and testing software directly on machines to verify performance and functionality
* Adding features, improving existing applications, and debugging current software frameworks
* Supporting software that interacts with mechanical and electrical systems
* Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, software, and engineering teams
* Supporting NPI and current product line development
* Troubleshooting hardware/software interaction issues
* Supporting software performance, system reliability, machine behavior, and customer requirements
* Working in an onsite engineering environment where software directly impacts machine operation
* Documenting software work, technical issues, and corrective actions as needed
* Participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional engineering meetings
* Supporting onsite testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities
* Performing other duties as assigned

**The selected candidate will also possess:**

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field required
* 7 years of professional software engineering experience preferred
* 5 to 12 years of relevant software engineering experience considered
* Software engineering experience within automation, machine control, or complex electro-mechanical systems required
* Experience developing software for hardware-related products required
* Experience working for a hardware, automation, machine control, capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems company strongly preferred
* Advanced C/C skills required
* C# experience preferred
* Strong Windows desktop application development experience required
* Visual Studio experience preferred
* Object-oriented design and design patterns experience required
* Experience integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, or communication libraries required
* Experience with machine control, motion control, robotics, sensors, actuators, motors, or related systems preferred
* Experience working with software that controls or interacts with machinery preferred
* Experience debugging and testing software directly on equipment or machines required
* Experience with application-level software preferred
* Embedded or firmware experience alone is not sufficient
* Linux experience is acceptable, but exclusive Linux experience is not preferred
* Experience with software frameworks, applications, features, and diagnostics preferred
* Ability to understand how software affects machine movement, equipment behavior, and hardware response
* Ability to work closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams
* Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative engineering environment
* Ability to work onsite in San Diego, CA
* Ability to work a standard Monday through Friday schedule with flexible start times as needed
* Ability to support a full-time, permanent opportunity
* No sponsorship available

**Physical Requirements:**

* Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while developing software, reviewing code, debugging, testing applications, documenting issues, and reviewing technical information
* Ability to use hands and fingers for keyboard use, software development, documentation, testing, debugging, and standard engineering tasks
* Ability to review code, logs, technical documentation, machine data, application outputs, system behavior, and computer screens for extended periods
* Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and in person throughout the workday
* Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office, lab, engineering, manufacturing, test floor, or production areas as needed
* Ability to work around automation equipment, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and related hardware as needed
* Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office materials, engineering supplies, hardware components, or test equipment as needed
* Ability to wear required protective devices in designated areas
* Ability to follow all site, lab, manufacturing, testing, and safety procedures

**Salary Range:** $115,000 to $170,000/year plus discretionary bonus, profit sharing, and potential RSUs

For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to **[email protected]** or call **858.866.8676** .

More information can be found at www.talentzok.com.