Senior Windows Engineer (C++, Python) – Hybrid in Andover

firstPRO US; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO US is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Andover, MA for a hybrid role requiring three in-office days per week. You will architect, design, develop, and test product software while improving development processes to boost quality and reduce cost.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, driving timely delivery, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and FDA regulations.

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.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience debugging applications using Visual Studio.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP networking.

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.
• Perform and guide unit, subsystem, and integration testing to ensure software quality and reliability, while promoting best testing practices across the team.
• Support system-level activities by partnering with clinical, quality, service, and test engineers to reproduce issues, execute tests, and document findings in defect tracking systems.
• Contribute to program planning, strategic initiatives, and continuous process improvements across the organization.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with internal standard operating procedures and applicable FDA and industry regulations.
• Maintain and improve software development processes, tools, and configuration management practices.

Skills

C++

Python

Windows internals

Networking (TCP/IP, UDP)

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Visual Studio

Win32

MFC

CMake

Ninja

Job description

firstPRO US is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Andover, MA for a hybrid role requiring three in-office days per week. You will architect, design, develop, and test product software while improving development processes to boost quality and reduce cost.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, mentoring engineers, driving timely delivery, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and FDA regulations.