Senior Software Engineer

Brady Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Incentive programs

Family planning benefits

Education reimbursement

Scholarship program

ERGs

Employee Assistance Program

Dress code

Matching gifts

Job summary

Brady Corporation's Engraving Solutions group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy full-stack solutions and sophisticated desktop applications that directly impact customers, with a sharp focus on usability, quality, and performance.

This onsite role leads the core development and modernization of Brady's premier software suite, spanning high-performance GUIs, native engines, and hardware control layers.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code across the entire software stack.
• Design configurations and communication interfaces to drive industrial multi-axis motion hardware.
• Build, consume, and support message-based networking APIs and client libraries to enable remote programmatic system control.
• Advance the user experience by enhancing desktop user interfaces using modern presentation frameworks.
• Analyze monitoring and system performance data to provide optimization recommendations to system and product owners.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, highly responsive features.

Skills

C#/.NET/C++

Socket programming

Hardware interfaces

Message-based APIs

AI/ML interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

What We Need

Brady Corporation's Engraving Solutions group is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying full-stack solutions and sophisticated end-user desktop applications that directly impact our customers, with a sharp focus on usability, quality, and performance. This position leads the core development, optimization, and modernization of our premier industrial software suite, building a robust, user‑centric system architecture that spans high‑performance graphical interfaces, low‑level native execution engines, and deep hardware control layers. This is an onsite role based in our Acton, MA or Cranberry Township, PA office.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code across the entire software stack.
• Design configurations and communication interfaces to drive industrial multi‑axis motion hardware.
• Build, consume, and support message‑based networking APIs and client libraries to enable remote programmatic system control.
• Advance the user experience by enhancing sophisticated desktop user interfaces using modern presentation frameworks.
• Analyze monitoring and system performance data to provide optimization recommendations to system and product owners.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver high‑quality, highly responsive features.

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Deep understanding of and 5+ years of experience with software development using C#, .NET, and C++ ecosystems.
• Proficiency in socket‑level network programming, specifically building and consuming APIs over TCP/IP, UDP multicast discovery, file transfer protocols.
• Strong understanding of hardware interface communication protocols, including digital/analog I/O layouts, safety interlocks, and encoders.
• Experience interacting with message‑based client/server communication layers.
• Practical experience or a strong interest in AI development and machine learning to drive future product innovation.

About Us

Who we are:

Brady makes products that make the world a safer and more productive place. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - we're just about everywhere you look. Companies around the world trust Brady because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world‑class manufacturing capabilities.

We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2025, Brady employed approximately 6,400 people in our worldwide businesses. Our fiscal 2025 sales were approximately $1.51 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com.

Why Work At Brady

A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full‑time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Education reimbursement opportunities
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress‑for‑your‑day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program