Senior Staff Engineer, IMS

CommScope; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 103,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

CommScope in Shakopee, Minnesota is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to design, build, and support in-house platform systems that enable engineering and factory operations. You will work within the Integrated Manufacturing Systems (IMS) team on MES, optical testing software, IoT, and cloud-native platforms including AWS and Azure.

The role emphasizes independent leadership of small projects, collaboration on larger initiatives, and continuous improvement of software quality to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience with optical test equipment or similar devices.
• Experience developing software using C#, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Current knowledge of enterprise software development for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience integrating cloud platforms with IoT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver software solutions supporting factory hardware and manufacturing operations.
• Develop software applications that support optical testing of fiber-optic products.
• Serve as a key contributor within the Integrated Manufacturing Systems team.
• Independently lead smaller software projects while collaborating effectively on larger team initiatives.
• Drive software quality and continuous improvement through disciplined development practices.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions while maintaining alignment with long-term business and technical strategies.
• Participate in technical decision-making and problem-solving activities.
• Provide software and systems support for local manufacturing and production facilities

Skills

C#

Python

C++

Optical testing

Cloud platforms

IoT integration

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

Azure SQL

Job description

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Location: Shakopee, Minnesota, United States

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General Summary

CommScope is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer based in Shakopee, Minnesota. This role develops and delivers in-house platform systems that support engineering and factory operations. As part of the Integrated Manufacturing Systems (IMS) team, the engineer designs, implements, and supports enterprise-scale software solutions used in manufacturing environments. Work includes customized Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), optical testing software, IoT solutions, big-data applications, Factory 4.0 technologies, and cloud-based platforms including AWS and Azure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver software solutions supporting factory hardware and manufacturing operations.
• Develop software applications that support optical testing of fiber-optic products.
• Serve as a key contributor within the Integrated Manufacturing Systems team.
• Independently lead smaller software projects while collaborating effectively on larger team initiatives.
• Drive software quality and continuous improvement through disciplined development practices.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions while maintaining alignment with long-term business and technical strategies.
• Participate in technical decision-making and problem-solving activities.
• Provide software and systems support for local manufacturing and production facilities

Accountability / Impact

• Develop and support software systems critical to engineering and manufacturing operations.
• Contribute to factory automation, optical testing, IoT integration, and cloud-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Drive software quality, operational reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production efficiency and business objectives through enterprise-scale software solutions

• Tech Savvy- Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Manages Complexity- Making sense of complex, high-quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Drives Results- Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates- Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Nimble Learning- Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Experience with optical test equipment or similar devices.
• Experience developing software using C#, Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
• Current knowledge of enterprise software development for both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience integrating cloud platforms with IoT solutions

Desirable Qualifications Job Specifications

• Experience with containerized environments, specifically Docker.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Azure SQL, or other database technologies.
• Experience with fiber-optic technologies and testing.
• Working knowledge of both Windows and Linux operating systems

Our salary ranges consider a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to benchmarking by independent third-party consultants, skill sets, years of experience, training, education, geography, and other business needs. Depending on experience, the range can be higher for candidates with exceptional experience and a demonstrated history of successful performance. The expected salary range for this position is $103.000. - $133,000. based on hired level and experience. The candidate will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan. Candidates starting with the Company will be eligible for eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year, two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date), as well as other leave options.

Why CommScope

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [e-mail]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo