Senior Industrial Automation Software Engineer (C++/C#)

Talentify; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop applications in C++ and C# for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and automated test systems.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate on CANopen/EtherCAT communications while ensuring integration with motors, sensors and robotics. This role focuses on full lifecycle support from development to deployment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

C#

OO Programming

Windows Apps

Git

Jira

MS Project

Troubleshooting

SDLC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Actalent seeks a Senior Software Engineer to develop applications in C++ and C# for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and automated test systems.

You will provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate on CANopen/EtherCAT communications while ensuring integration with motors, sensors and robotics. This role focuses on full lifecycle support from development to deployment.