Senior Software Engineer

Insight Global; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Carlsbad, California, to serve as a technical leader who supports software systems controlling physical machinery. This hybrid position requires strong expertise in C#, .NET, and desktop applications, alongside leadership responsibilities that include guiding development efforts and mentoring developers. The engineer will actively participate in software development and architectural design, making a significant impact on operations in industrial and manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and desktop application development.
• Experience working with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation).
• Ability to contribute both hands-on (coding) and at the architectural level.

Responsibilities

• Lead feature development efforts and contribute to system design.
• Provide mentorship through code reviews and technical direction.
• Support software systems that control and interact with physical machinery.

Skills

C#

.NET

Desktop application development

Technical leadership

Debugging

Mentoring

Job description

Contract: 12 months, potential for extensions

Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years of software development experience
• Strong expertise in C#, .NET, and desktop application development
• Experience working with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation)
• Experience leading technical design and guiding development efforts
• Ability to contribute both hands-on (coding) and at the architectural level
• Experience performing code reviews and mentoring developers
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Exposure to machine interface, control systems, or hardware-integrated applications
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or engineering-driven environments
• Experience working with distributed or offshore teams

Job Description

Our client, a global leader in industrial engineering and manufacturing technology, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to serve as a technical leader supporting software systems that control and interact with physical machinery. This role operates in a hybrid capacity, balancing hands-on development with architectural input and technical guidance. The engineer will lead feature development efforts, contribute to system design, and provide mentorship through code reviews and technical direction, while continuing to actively develop software. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working on real-world systems where software directly impacts physical equipment and operations.