Senior Software Engineer: Automation & Material Handling

Dematic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global opportunities

Pay transparency

Competitive salary and benefits

Leadership career growth

Job summary

Dematic is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced software for material handling systems. The role emphasizes Linux/C based architecture and mentoring junior engineers while delivering scalable solutions for automation and supply chain operations.

You will architect high-performance software that integrates with WCS, WIS, and WMS, collaborate with product teams to shape roadmaps, and ensure robust documentation and best practices across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficient in C, C++, JavaScript within Linux (RHEL) server environments.
• Strong software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and Git version control.
• Background in database design (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of software for material handling systems.
• Architect scalable, high-performance solutions integrating with WCS, WIS, and WMS.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high quality software.
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications for reliability and performance.
• Document architecture diagrams, user guides, and technical specs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies to drive automation innovations.

Skills

C/C++

JavaScript

Linux (RHEL)

Git

SQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL)

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Qt

Angular

WMS/WIS/WCS domain knowledge

Job description

Dematic is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced software for material handling systems. The role emphasizes Linux/C based architecture and mentoring junior engineers while delivering scalable solutions for automation and supply chain operations.

You will architect high-performance software that integrates with WCS, WIS, and WMS, collaborate with product teams to shape roadmaps, and ensure robust documentation and best practices across