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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Poway, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Applications Architecture, Software Applications, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CANopen, Communications Protocols, EtherCAT, Microsoft Project, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Windows Desktop, Software Application Programming, Git, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/AFCE516385954CF1B69D59DD17FFFC7B/job/

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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