Senior Software Engineer

Real; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Minneapolis area to join a highly collaborative team that builds complex software for regulated environments. The role emphasizes quality, traceability, and thorough documentation alongside development work.

You will work across enterprise and embedded systems, translating business needs into robust software, and participating in design discussions, tests, and releases to ensure product reliability and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience working within heavily regulated or compliance-driven industries.
• Strong development experience with C# and Python.
• Proven ability to work across interconnected enterprise or embedded systems.
• Excellent analytical and debugging capabilities.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience balancing hands-on development with documentation ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance software applications that support sophisticated hardware and software ecosystems.
• Convert business and technical needs into well-defined system and software requirements.
• Create and maintain technical design artifacts and engineering documentation.
• Support validation and testing activities to ensure product quality and performance.
• Participate in risk assessment and mitigation efforts throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with quality, product, and engineering stakeholders to prepare software releases.
• Review existing processes and documentation frameworks, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Mentor team members on best practices related to documentation, requirements management, and software quality.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and troubleshooting efforts across complex systems.

Skills

C#

Python

IEC 62304

V&V

Job description

Senior Software Engineer

Location: Minneapolis Metro Area (Onsite)

We're partnering with an innovative organization developing highly technical software solutions in a regulated industry. They are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges while helping establish strong development processes and documentation standards.

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in environments where software quality, system reliability, and compliance are equally important. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to build products that require rigorous engineering practices, traceability, and validation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and enhance software applications that support sophisticated hardware and software ecosystems
• Convert business and technical needs into well-defined system and software requirements
• Create and maintain technical design artifacts and engineering documentation
• Support validation and testing activities to ensure product quality and performance
• Participate in risk assessment and mitigation efforts throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with quality, product, and engineering stakeholders to prepare software releases
• Review existing processes and documentation frameworks, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Mentor team members on best practices related to documentation, requirements management, and software quality
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and troubleshooting efforts across complex systems

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience working within heavily regulated or compliance-driven industries
• Strong development experience with C# and Python
• Proven ability to work across interconnected enterprise or embedded systems
• Excellent analytical and debugging capabilities
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience balancing hands-on development with documentation ownership

Nice to Have

• Experience with software lifecycle standards, quality frameworks, or risk management processes
• Background supporting internal or external audits
• Exposure to requirements traceability and validation methodologies
• Experience creating technical architecture or design specifications
• History of driving engineering process improvements
• Prior mentoring or technical leadership experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly collaborative engineering team tackling meaningful technical challenges
• Opportunity to influence development standards and engineering best practices
• Work on products where quality, reliability, and innovation are critical
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

If you're interested in building complex software systems while helping shape engineering excellence, we'd love to connect.

Desired Skills and Experience

• C#, Python, IEC 62304, V&V

EOE Statement:

Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com