Director of Software Engineering

• Coding/Development: Hands-on development of software applications using C and C++ in an embedded environment.
• Lead the company’s integration of AI development tools such as Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.
• Manage code infrastructure and documentation on services such as GitHub and Jira.
• Ensure on-time delivery of projects including design documents, reference materials and tests.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to design, build, and test new solutions to meet customer requirements. Manage coding efforts of all contributors.
• Ensure consistency of your code and input from those teams you integrate with. Design, write, debug, document, test and release software used for hardware control, algorithms, communication, etc.

• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python, including experience in embedded Linux environments.
• BS degree or higher in Computer Science/Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• At least five years of experience as a lead contributor or manager of a development team.
• Experience using AI tools such as Cursor, Codex, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc.
• Capacity to develop build and delivery infrastructure (GitHub Actions, Docker, etc.)
• Any of the following would also be beneficial: experience with FPGA programming (VHDL/Verilog), algorithm optimization, and/or analytical instruments.
• Ability to work successfully with people at all levels of the organization and within all functional areas. Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.

Block Engineering is an award-winning developer of quantum cascade lasers and chemical detection systems used in research, industrial, semiconductor, life sciences, and safety/security applications. The company is located in Southborough, Massachusetts (greater Boston metro area).

Block Engineering is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead our software development efforts. We are seeking a hands-on manager who can individually contribute to software coding/development while also leading the design and architecture of our code, as well as the management of other contributors.

All software development will involve embedded C/C++ and Python. Our target environments are Linux, ARM-based systems and other embedded devices.

The position is hybrid, with four days/week on-site at the Block Engineering HQ in Southborough, MA.