Software Engineer, Research & Development

Hexagon AB; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401k Plan with generous employer match

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Metrology software team. You will develop 3D graphical applications using C#/.NET and C++, integrate external SDKs, and contribute to hardware-interfacing features.

The role emphasizes MVVM, WPF UI design, math-heavy algorithms, performance optimization, unit testing, and documentation. This hybrid position requires collaboration across dispersed teams and a passion for building reliable industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or a related field or comparable experience.
• 3–5 years of professional experience with C# or C++.
• WPF development experience; MVVM pattern a plus.
• Frontend/UI design experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Git or similar version control.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain 3D graphical software using C# and C++; integrate SDKs and APIs.
• Collaborate with product owners and QA; work with cross‑functional teams across geographies.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and compatibility.
• Conduct unit tests and debugging to ensure reliability.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for code and systems.
• Troubleshoot issues and support ongoing development.
• Work in a hybrid environment at the Williamsburg, VA location.

Skills

C# / .NET

C++

WPF

MVVM

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence is seeking aSoftware Engineer.

At Hexagon, we strive to help industrial manufacturers develop the disruptive technologies of today and the life-changing products of tomorrow. Our strength comes from our global footprint and enormous portfolio of advanced industrial sensors, measurement technologies, factory automation, simulation, and analytics tools.

Location – Williamsburg, VA Hybrid

Job Summary:

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (MI)is the number one provider of Metrology software worldwide with leading brands including eMMA, HxGN Robotic Automation, Inspire, Geomagic, PC-DMIS, QUINDOS, Q-DAS, SpatialAnalyzer and VGSTUDIO MAX. Metrology Software offers a comprehensive portfolio, supporting our leading position in Metrology worldwide, making MI recognized experts in the domain of discrete manufacturing.

We are seeking a highly skilled C# .NET WPF Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in modern software application development, as well as a solid background in mathematics.

Job Responsibilities

• Application and Algorithm Development: Design, develop, and maintain algorithms, applications and libraries for 3D graphical software using C# and C++. Integrate and implement features using external SDKs and APIs (e.g., 3D engines, CAD kernels, mesh kernels, scanner SDKs)


• Collaboration: Work closely with the other team members, including product owner and quality assurance engineer, on both development and support tasks. Collaborate with cross-functional geographically dispersed teams to define, design, and ship new features as well as to perform support activities.


• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices in software development.


• Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, backward and forward compatibility.


• Testing and Debugging: Conduct unit tests and debug applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.


• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed code and systems.


• Troubleshooting: Resolve technical issues and bugs.


• Work environment: Hybrid work in the Williamsburg office location, as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or comparable experience.


• Experience: Proven 3 years to 5 years + experience with C# or C++.


• WPF Expertise: Proven experience with WPF development is a plus, including MVVM pattern and creating intuitive user interfaces.


• Frontend Skills: Experience with UI/UX design tools is a plus.


• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Version Control: Experience with version control systems such as Git.


• Team Player: Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.


• Geometry & Math: Knowledge and background in mathematics and linear algebra.


• Behavior: Strong communication and teamwork skills, with fluence in English.


• Hardware Experience: Experience with machine interfacing and sensors integration is a plus, specific experience on the product and the hardware will be acquired with the team’s support in lab.

AtHexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, our spirited energy and engagement are evident in our commitment to our work, passion for what we do and the speed by which we achieve it. Here you will find the opportunity to build your career, develop professionally, and explore opportunities across a large, diversified company that prides itself on its innovative spirit and commitment to integrity.

We strive to attract the most talented and dynamic individuals in their fields because our success is in our people! Our culture encourages independent thinking and a team mentality. And we offer a competitive benefits package that’s second to none!

• Health Savings Accounts with employer contribution (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


• 401k Plan with generous employer match


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Employee Assistance Program


• Tuition Reimbursement

Explore Life at Hexagon

At Hexagon, we’re empowering an autonomous, sustainable future through innovation in manufacturing intelligence, simulation, and automation. Get to know our teams, our culture, and our technology through our social media channels:

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Learn more at hexagon.com and get inspired by how we shape smart change across industries.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence does not accept unsolicited candidates, CVs, or resumes from agencies or third parties. All candidate profiles must be submitted through our SuccessFactors system and approved in advance by the Global Talent Acquisition team. Any CVs/resumes sent outside this process will be considered the property of Hexagon, and no placement fees will be paid.

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Information at a Glance Division: Portable Metrology Job Title: Software Engineer Job Function: Research & Development Job Location (Short): Williamsburg, VA, USA, 23185
Workplace Type: Hybrid Workplace Details: Hybrid,US Req ID: 3086

About Hexagon

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. We put data to work to drive efficiency, productivity and quality across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public safety and mobility applications. Our solutions enable customers to capture, analyze and leverage data from the physical world to create smarter, more connected and increasingly autonomous ecosystems that support a scalable and sustainable future. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence business area delivers solutions that leverage data from design and engineering through production and metrology to help manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions and improve performance across the product lifecycle.