Senior Software Engineer

Siemens; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Software Engineer in New York, NY, to shape the architecture for high-scale systems blending cloud, ML, and hardware. You will define robust, scalable direction and work with engineers, ML researchers, product managers, and executives on foundational components for next-gen intelligent systems.

You will influence multiple teams and the product through technical leadership, architecture decisions, and collaboration across infra, ML, and product domains.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience designing and scaling distributed systems in production environments.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (Python, Go, Java).
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, observability, and deployment best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of complex, high-scale systems.
• Drive technical decisions and trade-offs across multiple domains (infra, ML, product).
• Collaborate across teams to align long-term platform and product direction.
• Set engineering standards for code quality, design, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and support growth of engineers across the team.

Skills

Python

Go

TypeScript

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Postgres

Redis

Terraform

Job description

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

We are developing AI-native products that bring generative intelligence into the physical world. As a Software Engineer, you will set the technical direction for systems that blend cloud infrastructure, machine learning, and hardware interaction. You will be responsible for defining architecture that is robust, scalable, and adaptable to rapid research and product iteration.

This is a high-impact role for a technical leader who thrives on deep systems work and cross-disciplinary problem solving. You will work closely with engineers, ML researchers, product managers, and executives to define the architecture and foundational components that will support the next generation of intelligent, interactive systems. Your decisions will influence the trajectory of multiple engineering teams and the product itself.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Lead architecture and development of complex, high-scale systems
• Drive technical decisions and trade-offs across multiple domains (infra, ML, product)
• Collaborate across teams to align long-term platform and product direction
• Set engineering standards for code quality, design, and operational excellence
• Mentor and support growth of engineers across the team

Technologies We Use

• Languages: Python, Go, TypeScript
• ML: PyTorch, HuggingFace, ONNX Runtime, LangChain
• Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, Redis, Postgres, S3, Terraform
• DevOps & Observability: GitHub Actions, Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus

We do not expect deep experience with every tool, but we are looking for engineers who have repeatedly solved difficult problems at scale, and who know how to make good technical decisions under uncertainty.

You will win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience designing and scaling distributed systems in production environments
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, observability, and deployment best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ML model serving or AI product integration
• Prior ownership of mission-critical systems with high availability requirements
• Background in performance engineering or systems optimization
• Experience mentoring senior engineers or leading architectural reviews

About the Team:

We are an early-stage engineering team solving hard technical problems at the intersection of AI, systems, and real-world interaction. We operate with high autonomy, collaborate closely across functions, and maintain high technical standards. Software Engineers at our company are expected to lead by example, model engineering excellence, and shape both what we build and how we build it.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html The pay range for this position is $167,443 - $226,073 annually with a target incentive of 10% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementSiemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Application DeadlineThis role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Job type

Full-time

Employment type

Permanent

Work mode

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Any Siemens location in

• New York - United States of America