Senior Software Systems Engineer

Helen of Troy; Marlborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Helen of Troy seeks a hands-on Senior Software Systems Engineer to lead development across embedded firmware, mobile apps, and cloud services for connected consumer and medical products. You will own technical execution across multiple software domains, collaborating with firmware, mobile, cloud, QA, and regulatory teams to ship robust products.

You will drive architecture discussions, refine requirements, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners, applying strong systems thinking

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 across firmware, mobile, backend, APIs, cloud, etc. and understanding hardware/software interactions
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfortable in ambiguous, 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.

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 help resolve complex cross-functional technical issues
• Maintain technical consistency across multiple products and software platforms
• Contribute hands-on technical work 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

Skills

Systems thinking

Embedded systems

Multi-layer software

Communication skills

Independent ownership

US work authorization

Education

Engineering degree

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.

• 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++

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
• and Educational Assistance.

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 to fostering 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 acrossNorthAmerica, 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 performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Managementreservesthe right tomodify the duties and responsibilitiesof the position at any time.