Senior Software Systems Engineer: AI-Driven Hardware & Vision

Sierra Olympia; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Olympia in Hood River, Oregon, is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to hand-on develop software and integrate hardware for infrared imaging products and internal engineering and production systems.

The role translates user needs into requirements and architecture, then designs, implements, verifies, releases, and supports practical solutions across embedded firmware, C# applications, camera interfaces, automated test equipment, and motion control.

Qualifications

• BS in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Proven delivery of software that interacts with physical hardware, from requirements and design through integration, verification, release, and support.
• Strong programming proficiency in C, C++, or C#, with Python scripting.
• Define system and software requirements, document architecture and interfaces, and translate engineering tradeoffs into practical designs.
• Experience with UART, Ethernet, SPI, or I2C and diagnosing hardware/software interactions.
• Experience developing structured tests, data analysis, and troubleshooting failures using logs and lab equipment.
• Experience with Git or comparable version control and software release practices.
• Ability to apply AI-assisted engineering tools and protect confidential data.
• Clear technical writing and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop system concepts, software architecture, and interface specifications.
• Design, develop, test, release, and maintain user applications, camera interfaces, and engineering and production tools.
• Develop production and laboratory automation, including motion control, instrument control, test sequencing, data collection, and result reporting.
• Plan and execute requirements-based verification and validation, including unit, integration, system, regression, and hardware-in-the-loop tests.
• Lead and participate in architecture, design, code, and test reviews.
• Use AI-assisted tools for requirements analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Evaluate and implement improvements to AI-assisted development and internal automation.
• Estimate and plan assigned work, identify technical and integration risks, and communicate progress and tradeoffs to project stakeholders.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of software products.
• Perform work in accordance with the quality management system and company values.

Skills

C/C++/C# programming

Python scripting

Embedded software

Hardware interfaces

Software testing

Git version control

AI-assisted tooling

Technical writing

Education

BS in Software/Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

OpenCV

Job description

Sierra Olympia in Hood River, Oregon, is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to hand-on develop software and integrate hardware for infrared imaging products and internal engineering and production systems.

The role translates user needs into requirements and architecture, then designs, implements, verifies, releases, and supports practical solutions across embedded firmware, C# applications, camera interfaces, automated test equipment, and motion control.