Software Design Engineer

Insight Global; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software applications in a Windows environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with 5-7 years of experience. Proficiency in C/C++ and a solid understanding of operating systems are essential. Responsibilities include coding, testing, and troubleshooting software solutions to meet client needs. Strong candidates will possess in-depth knowledge of kernel driver APIs and debugging tools.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Operating Systems, preferably Windows.
• Ability to rapidly gain understanding of kernel driver APIs.
• Less than 3 years of relevant work experience may disqualify candidates.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain business applications.
• Analyze system requirements and develop software solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable systems-level code in C and C++.
• Debug and fix legacy software issues.

Skills

Operating Systems knowledge

C/C++ programming

Kernel driver APIs understanding

Troubleshooting skills

Debugging techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Windows Debugger

Job description

The main function of a Software Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs, including client/server applications, as well as major enhancements to existing systems.

Key projects:

• Fine‑tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications
• Analyze existing complex implementations based on legacy APIs and develop design based on newer APIs
• Independently read and understand the architecture of complex systems software with a view to modernize it
• Implement system software and customize it to client requirements
• Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans
• Code new programs to client specifications and create test data for testing
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation
• Perform post‑implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing
• Write clean, maintainable systems‑level code in C and C++
• Work effectively in a Windows OS development environment (strongly preferred)
• Independently debug and fix issues in legacy software by adding instrumentation, traces, and using tools such as Windows Debugger

Candidate Requirements

Must haves

• Solid understanding of Operating Systems, preferably Windows
• Read and write C/C++ code.
• Ability to rapidly gain understanding of kernel driver APIs.
• Insufficient proficiency in reading and writing code is a main disqualifier for all related requisitions.
• Less than 3 years of relevant work experience is also a disqualifier, as the team cannot spend significant time training new hires.

Best vs. Average

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field required
• 5–7 years of experience required
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Large systems software design and development experience
• Experience performing in‑depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems
• Experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution
• Strong operating systems knowledge with hands‑on experience writing systems‑level code in C and C++
• Proficiency with debugging tools and techniques, including Windows Debugger, instrumentation‑based analysis, and WPP/ETW trace collection and analysis