Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with expertise in developing applications in C++ and C# environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment or automated test systems and a proven track record of technical leadership., * Develop applications using C++ and C# for semiconductor manufacturing equipment or automated test systems.

• Provide technical leadership by mentoring engineers, leading projects, and serving as a team lead.
• Work with industrial communication protocols such as CANopen or EtherCAT.
• Integrate software with motors, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and other electromechanical components.
• Support products throughout the entire lifecycle, including new product development, system integration, deployment, and sustaining engineering.
• Validate and test software directly on physical machinery or automated equipment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7-10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ development.
• Experience with object-oriented programming principles and software design methodologies.
• Experience in developing Windows desktop applications and maintaining large-scale PC-based software applications.
• Hands-on experience integrating software with hardware systems and equipment.
• Proficiency in using source control and project management tools such as Git, Jira, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software issues on complex physical machinery and equipment.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, system integration, testing, and deployment processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in motion control, robotics, machine automation, or other complex industrial control systems.
• Experience developing software for highly automated equipment within semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.

This is a Permanent position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $113000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401(k) with company match 5% annual profit sharing

Workplace Type

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.