Senior Software Systems Engineer

US Diversity Job Search; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

PTO

Job summary

Helen of Troy is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer in Marlborough, MA. You will lead development across embedded firmware, mobile apps, and cloud services, coordinating with firmware, mobile, cloud, QA, and regulatory teams to ship connected products.

The role emphasizes technical ownership, architecture discussion, and end-to-end release readiness, with a flexible hybrid work model and strong emphasis on product execution.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong systems-level thinking and debugging skills.
• Experience with embedded systems or connected devices.
• Experience across firmware, mobile apps, cloud, and backend.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical execution for connected product software programs.
• Work across embedded firmware, mobile apps, cloud services, and backend integrations.
• Participate in software architecture and system design discussions.
• Define and refine software requirements, workflows, and feature behavior.
• Coordinate technical activities across internal teams and external development partners.
• Review software designs, implementation approaches, and technical tradeoffs.
• Support software verification, validation, and release readiness activities.
• Investigate and resolve cross-functional technical issues.
• Maintain technical consistency across multiple products and software platforms.
• Contribute hands-on technical work, including prototyping and debugging.

Skills

Systems thinking

Debugging

Embedded systems

Multi-layer software

Communication

Ownership of problems

Education

BS or MS in Computer/Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Embedded C/C++

Job description

Join our Beauty and Wellness team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks Hot Tools,Drybar,Curlsmith,Revlon, andOlive & June. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

Position: Senior Software Systems Engineer

Department: Beauty and Wellness

Work Location: Marlborough MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing: We are looking for a hands‑on software systems engineer to help lead development of connected consumer and medical products spanning embedded firmware, mobile applications, and cloud services. This role is for an engineer who enjoys working across system boundaries and taking technical ownership of real products shipped to customers. The role combines software engineering, systems integration, technical leadership, and product execution. You will work closely with firmware engineers, mobile app developers, cloud developers, QA, regulatory teams, and external development partners to help deliver connected products from concept through release and field support. This is not a pure project management role. We are looking for an engineer with strong technical judgment who can help drive architecture, integration, execution, and release readiness across multiple software domains.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical execution for connected product software programs
• Work across embedded firmware, mobile apps, cloud services, and backend integrations
• Participate in software architecture and system design discussions
• Help define and refine software requirements, workflows, and feature behavior
• Coordinate technical activities across internal teams and external development partners
• Review software designs, implementation approaches, and technical tradeoffs
• Support software verification, validation, and release readiness activities
• Investigate and help resolve complex cross‑functional technical issues
• Help maintain technical consistency across multiple products and software platforms
• Contribute hands‑on technical work where needed, including prototyping, debugging, scripting, and implementation support
• Assist with software lifecycle documentation and regulated development processes for connected medical products
• Help identify technical risks early and drive issues to closure

Minimum Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 4+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong systems‑level thinking and debugging skills
• Experience working with embedded systems or connected devices
• Experience working across multiple software layers (firmware, mobile, backend, APIs, cloud, etc.)
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot interactions between hardware and software
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in ambiguous and fast‑moving environments
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical problems
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or IoT systems
• Experience with mobile application development (iOS, Android, Flutter, or similar)
• Experience with cloud-connected products and backend APIs
• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices
• Familiarity with software lifecycle processes, verification, and traceability
• Experience working with external development partners or offshore teams
• Experience with Git-based development workflows and CI/CD systems
• Embedded firmware development experience in C/C++

Salary

In Massachusetts, the standard base pay range for this role is $111,000 - 150,000 annually. This base pay range is specific to Massachusetts and may notbe applicableto other locations. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skill level, and performance. The range listed is just onecomponentof the total compensation package for employees.

Benefits

• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance

Why Join Us

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence tocome aswho you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. Ifyou'reeager to sharenew ideasand try new things, we want to hear from you.

For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on LinkedIn , and Glassdoor .

Helen of Troy is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer. We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We will provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process.

Torequest an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations acrossNorth America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Our portfolio includes trusted brandssuch as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June - many of which rankamong the top brands in their consumer goods categories. We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performedand are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Managementreservesthe right tomodify the duties and responsibilitiesof the position at any time.