Software Engineer

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Swisslog focused on delivering advanced world-leading warehouse automation software solutions. This role involves hands-on development of intelligent, scalable, and high-performance systems that integrate with robotics, logistics platforms, and real-time control environments. The Software Engineer will work closely with Software Architects and Project teams to implement features, contribute to system design, and ensure seamless deployment to meet customer needs.This position is ideal for engineers passionate about automation, distributed systems, and collaborative development in a fast-paced industrial setting.

• Develop features, services, and automated testing of warehouse automation software platforms using Java, and related technologies in accordance with design requirements.
• Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design with acceptance criteria, coding, testing, and deployment utilizing BDD/TDD techniques.
• Collaborate with Software Architects to implement design patterns, services, and APIs aligned with software and system solution architecture.ork with our internal DevOps team to integrate solution artifacts into CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies, and observability frameworks
• Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring the robustness and reliability of applications.
• Adhere to development methodologies, processes, and standard operating procedures for both SDLC and Project Development Life Cycle
• Collaborate and maintain detailed design documentation, user guides, and technical specifications.
• Provide 3rd level support to address customer issues and ensure system reliability, including periodic on-call rotations during customer site commissioning.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve software performance and scalability.
• Leverage CoPilot, GPT-based tools, and Agentic development platforms to accelerate design, development, and creation/documentation of software solutions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 0-4 years of software engineering experience in automation, logistics, or industrial systems.
• Experience in Java and working knowledge of at least one additional development language (C#, Python, or Rust are a plus).
• Working knowledge or experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, Podman) and cloud-native development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to distributed systems, REST/gRPC APIs, and real-time processing.
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Optional knoeledge:

• Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Experience with SQL databases and performance tuning queries.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and/or Agentic AI platforms.
• Knowledge of warehouse control systems (WMS, WES, SCADA, PLCs).
• Certifications in cloud platforms or software architecture.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef or Puppet, and other common Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide current or future visa sponsorship or transfer of work authorization (including H-1B sponsorship, OPT/STEM OPT sponsorship, etc.). We are not accepting C2C or contract candidates for this role.

At Swisslog, that's where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading Robotics company that's harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We're transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets., Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you'll be part of a global enterprise that's proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that's united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.