Senior Software Engineer

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær is looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Williston, Vermont. The role involves developing and supporting desktop software for inertial sensing devices. Candidates need a Bachelor's in Software Engineering and 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in C++. Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 annually, plus a 10% yearly bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled engineers seeking growth and collaboration in a leading technology company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development, test, and integration.
• Experience maintaining and extending legacy desktop applications.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and demonstrated proficiency with CMake.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and support desktop software products for inertial sensing devices.
• Maintain and support the existing SensorConnect desktop application.
• Collaborate as part of a small software team on next-generation architecture.

Skills

C++ software development

CMake-based build systems

Version control

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software, Computer, or related engineering field

Tools

Jira

Git/GitHub

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer at MicroStrain you will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and supporting desktop software products for our line of inertial sensing devices, including IMUs and GNSS/INS systems.

As part of a small, collaborative software team, you will play a central role in shaping the future of our inertial desktop tooling, determining what our next‑generation architecture will be moving forward.

In the interim, you will maintain and support the existing SensorConnect desktop application for inertial devices. The software team at MicroStrain works across a wide variety of technologies, including embedded C++ SDKs, CMake‑based desktop applications, and ROS drivers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Software, Computer, or related engineering field
• 5+ years of experience in software development, test, and integration
• Strong proficiency in C++ software development
• Demonstrated proficiency with CMake‑based build systems
• Ability to evaluate and make architectural direction decisions in ambiguous, research‑oriented contexts
• Experience with version control

Desirable Skills And Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in software development, test, and integration
• ROS (Robot Operating System) experience
• Inertial sensors or sensing systems domain knowledge
• TypeScript and/or JavaScript
• Python
• OpenDAQ or similar data acquisition frameworks
• Scrum/task management applications (e.g. Jira, Confluence)
• Experience maintaining and extending legacy desktop applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Git/GitHub

Personal Skills

• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and customer‑oriented mindset void of departmental or silo thinking
• Comfortable working on a variety of problems including technical, cultural, and interpersonal
• Career aspirations, with a desire for career progression
• Project management experience

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $95,000 to $120,000 annually plus 10% yearly bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

One Company – HBK

MicroStrain is a leading developer of inertial sensors and wireless instrumentation systems based just outside Burlington, Vermont. For over 35 years MicroStrain sensors have been used in many applications, including mobile robotics and precision agriculture. As of 2023, MicroStrain was integrated into Hottinger Bruel & Kjaer (HBK), a long‑established brand in sensing systems.

We Offer

The job will provide you with an opportunity to further your career alongside some of the best and most passionate technology experts from around the world in a leading company within the test and measurement industry. You will be a strong contributor who collaborates closely with colleagues from various business functions all over the world.