Senior Windows Engineer

firstPRO US; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO US is seeking a Windows Application Engineer in Andover, MA for an onsite role three days per week. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver software across all development phases, design architectures, translate specifications into robust solutions, and deliver well-tested, maintainable code.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience (or 3–6 with a Master’s), a strong Win32/MFC background, Windows batch scripting, and a proactive approach to exploring Windows

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in software design, analysis, and troubleshooting in an engineering environment, or 3 to 6 years with a Master’s degree.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership within a complex software development environment.
• Strong background in Windows application development, including Win32 and MFC.
• Experience with Windows batch scripting.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to explore Windows internals to diagnose and resolve complex system behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and test professionals to deliver high-quality software across all phases of development, including design, implementation, integration, testing, and support.
• Design and develop software architectures, translate technical specifications into robust solutions, and deliver well-tested, maintainable code.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects independently.
• Provide technical leadership, including defining requirements, guiding design decisions, and mentoring team members.
• Coordinate engineering activities and drive timely delivery of software modules and subsystems by establishing clear goals and expectations.

Skills

Windows development

Win32

MFC

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Our client is seeking a Windows Application Engineer in Andover, MA. This is a direct hire role and onsite 3 days per week.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and test professionals to deliver high-quality software across all phases of development, including design, implementation, integration, testing, and support
• Design and develop software architectures, translate technical specifications into robust solutions, and deliver well-tested, maintainable code
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects independently
• Provide technical leadership, including defining requirements, guiding design decisions, and mentoring team members
• Coordinate engineering activities and drive timely delivery of software modules and subsystems by establishing clear goals and expectations

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in software design, analysis, and troubleshooting in an engineering environment, or 3 to 6 years with a Master’s degree
• Proven experience providing technical leadership within a complex software development environment
• Strong background in Windows application development, including Win32 and MFC
• Experience with Windows batch scripting
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to explore Windows internals to diagnose and resolve complex system behaviors