Senior Software Engineer

Cognex Corporation
Natick, MA, United States
27 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$130,000.0 - $170,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) .NET Framework Software Applications Computer Vision Automation of Tests Bug Tracking Systems C Sharp (Programming Language) C++ (Programming Language) Software Quality Code Review Computer Programming
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Computer Engineering Software Debugging Linux on Embedded Systems Firmware Design of User Interfaces Python (Programming Language) Microsoft Visual Studio Windows Presentation Foundation Scrum Methodology Software Engineering System Programming Web Services Windows Forms Yocto Software Version Control

Job description

The team is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with a passion for programming and a record of getting things done. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and implement advanced machine vision systems., * Design and develop software for sensor firmware, user interfaces, PC applications, and web services.

  • Join one of the seven scrum teams within the larger In-Sight organization.
  • Drive scrum stories and epics from refinement and planning to completion
  • Work to achieve schedule milestones
  • Present accurate status updates and demos at sprint reviews.
  • Partner with Product Development and Marketing teams to develop requirements and influence priorities.
  • Work with Core Technology and Vision Tool development teams to integrate new technology and features into the customer-facing product.
  • Lead cross team design reviews, participate in regular code review, guide code quality, and junior developers.
  • Interact with customers, and customer support teams to debug important customer issues.
  • Maintain and improve legacy code and architecture

Requirements

  • Looking for candidates that can demonstrate skills in some of these areas:
  • Experience with C++
  • Experience with C# and/or Java
  • Experience with Python and/or JavaScript
  • Full stack, comfortable in variety of technologies
  • Experience with Embedded Linux OS/System programming (Yocto)
  • Experience with Microsoft Development (Visual Studio, .NET, Winforms/WPF)
  • Familiar with software development processes, source control, formal bug tracking
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Team player and ability to work on multi-site development projects
  • Ability to work in an agile/scrum environment
  • Customer focused, Detail oriented.
  • Process improvement mindset.
  • Willingness and passion to improve code architecture and automated tests.
  • Good presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Minimum education and work experience required:

  • BS, MS Electrical Computer Engineering (or CS)
  • 3-5 years of experience in software development

Benefits & conditions

Cognex believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 170,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentive plan.

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; employer-paid disability, family leave, and life insurance; paid time off (including holidays); optional voluntary benefits; and recognition and wellness programs.

About the company

About us- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our “Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast” culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.

We are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home.

The Team: In-Sight Products:

The In-Sight Products team is a cornerstone of Cognex success. Our software engineers design, develop, and implement the next generations of machine learning and machine vision sensors and user interfaces. We work in a full stack environment that includes a combination of embedded Linux platforms, Microsoft Windows technologies, and a variety of programming languages.

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