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# Senior Software Engineer - C++

- **Company:** Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), .NET Framework, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Engineering, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://rockwellautomation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Rockwell_Automation/job/Texas-United-States/Senior-Software-Engineer---C--_R26-7070-1

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

 * Typically requires 5+ years of experience in a software product development environment
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
 * Experience applying C++, C#, or other relevant programming languages
 * Experience applying data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented designs
 * Direct experience with design patterns and architecting modular software
 * Direct experience with COM, and frameworks such as MFC and .NET
 * Direct experience in an agile or SAFe software development environment
 * Experience applying software test methodologies and test automation solutions
 * Experience applying basic knowledge of testing highly integrated software products
 * Direct experience with the Industrial Automation industry
 * Previous technical team leadership
 * Direct experience collaborating with local and global technical development teams

## Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be in a senior development role on our team. You will report to a senior engineering manager and work remotely. You will be recognized as an expert in your field, leading the delivery of complex software solutions, collaborating with cross-discipline teams, business leaders, and clients.

You will demonstrate an understanding of complex technical concepts as you solve challenging problems. You will contribute to architectural discussions, guide technology selection, and lead the evaluation and adoption of new tools and frameworks. Your expertise will be used to find and address risks, make critical technical decisions, and mentor others in your area of specialization. Additionally, you will engage with business leaders, senior management, and cross-discipline teams to align software solutions with our goals and contribute to strategic planning.

Your Responsibilities:

 * Independently gather and document requirements for a feature, ensuring the information required to develop software solutions and corresponding test cases are contained in the specifications.
 * Take a leadership role in driving new technical projects, guiding architectural decisions, and mentoring junior team members. Explore new technologies, industry trends, and best practices, proposing improvements to development processes, and contributing to the technical vision of our team. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to enhance software quality and development efficiency.
 * Take the lead in the integration of other components by solving problems across subsystems to produce a final product. Responsibilities may extend to the technical management of the design, testing and integration of other engineers' work in related areas.
 * Deliver impactful projects that positively contribute to our team's goals. Exhibit a customer-centric approach, asking for feedback and working to improve the user experience of our software products.
 * Seek opportunities for professional development, such as attending conferences, participating in training programs, or pursuing relevant certifications.
 * Take the lead on identifying and recommending software development capability improvements in software development practices, development tools, and test automation.