Applications Dev & Test - Software Design Engineer 2

Apex Systems; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification discounts and training

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Redmond, WA, seeks a hands-on Software Design Engineer II to build next-generation systems and AI-powered engineering capabilities. You will work across technology boundaries, turning research ideas into practical solutions.

You will develop in C/C++, Python, and PowerShell, with potential Rust/C# work, and collaborate on cloud, virtualization, and developer workflows in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field is required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in large systems software design and development.
• Strong problem diagnosis, debugging and unit testing skills on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, debug, and maintain software across AI and developer platforms.
• Develop software in C/C++, Python and PowerShell; potential work in Rust/C#.
• Work with OS, virtualization, and systems infrastructure; build automation for engineering workflows.
• Develop and integrate AI-based solutions for software engineering and program analysis.
• Explore automated code generation, test generation, debugging, and developer productivity.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Problem diagnosis

Cross-boundary learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

C/C++

Python

PowerShell

Rust/C#

Job description

Job Description: Applications Dev & Test - Software Design Engineer 2

Job #: 3053730
Job Description: Applications Dev & Test - Software Design Engineer 2
Location: REDMOND, Washington (On-site)
Role Overview
An opportunity is available for a hands-on Software Design Engineer II to build and evolve next-generation systems and AI-powered engineering capabilities. The role involves hands-on engineering with complex software and systems environments, offering opportunities to grow into AI-powered software engineering, agentic systems, automated testing, program analysis, and scalable engineering platforms. The ideal candidate is a software engineer who enjoys working across technology boundaries, learning new areas, and turning research ideas into practical solutions.

• Design, implement, test, debug, and maintain software across systems, AI, and developer platforms.


• Develop software in C/C++, Python, and PowerShell, with potential work in Rust/C#.


• Work with operating systems, system components, virtualization, and systems infrastructure.


• Build automation for software engineering, testing, debugging, and developer workflows.


• Develop and integrate LLM- and Agentic AI-based solutions for software engineering and program analysis.


• Explore automated code generation, test generation, debugging, program analysis, and developer productivity.


• Build tools and services that integrate AI with source code, engineering data, tests, logs, and system telemetry.


• Work with cloud infrastructure, virtual machines, and distributed systems.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or a related field is required.

Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience is required. This includes experience in large systems software design and development, along with in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems.

Technical Skills: A solid foundation in computer science, with competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design is necessary. Experience in programming and with problem diagnosis and resolution is also required.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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© 2026 Everforth, Inc. All rights reserved. Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.