Sr. Software Engineer - TalentZök

TalentZok; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentZök in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop Windows desktop applications for complex electro-mechanical systems. You will integrate hardware, work with robotics and motion systems, and ensure software interacts reliably with machinery.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, OO design, and experience with Windows APIs/SDKs. Onsite work with cross-functional teams is essential; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field and 7+ years in software engineering.
• Experience developing Windows desktop applications for electro-mechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ with OO design and patterns.
• Experience integrating hardware via Windows APIs, SDKs, or libraries.
• Onsite work in San Diego, CA; no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Windows desktop applications and framework software for electro-mechanical systems.
• Develop software that controls automation systems, robotics, and sensors.
• Write, test, integrate, debug, and support software on machines.
• Apply OO design and design patterns throughout development.
• Integrate external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, and libraries.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and software teams.
• Support NPI and current product lines; participate in code reviews and testing.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Windows desktop

Object-oriented design

Design patterns

Hardware integration

Machine control

Automation

Debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering/Software Engineering/CS

Electrical/related field acceptable

Tools

Windows APIs

SDKs

Communication libraries

Visual Studio

C# tooling

Job description

Job Description

Sr. Software Engineer - TalentZök

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Senior Software Engineer in San Diego, CA who possesses:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7 years of professional software engineering experience within automation, machine control, or complex electro-mechanical systems
• Advanced C/C skills with object-oriented design and design patterns
• Experience integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, or communication libraries
• Strong experience developing Windows desktop applications

FULL DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, develop, test, integrate, debug, and support Windows desktop application and framework software for complex electro-mechanical automation systems. This permanent, onsite role is responsible for developing software that interacts with machines, robotics, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and external hardware in a semiconductor manufacturing equipment environment. The ideal candidate will have strong C/C experience, Windows desktop application development experience, C# experience, object-oriented design knowledge, and a strong understanding of hardware/software integration in machine control or automation environments.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing Windows desktop application and framework software for complex electro-mechanical systems
• Developing software that controls or interacts with automation systems, robotics, machine control systems, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and related equipment
• Working primarily on application-level software that sends commands, receives responses, and helps govern overall system behavior
• Developing, testing, integrating, debugging, and supporting software in a machine environment
• Writing and maintaining software using C/C and C# as needed
• Applying object-oriented design and design patterns throughout development work
• Integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, and communication libraries
• Working with motors, mechanisms, sensors, actuators, machine layers, and hardware-related software interfaces
• Debugging and testing software directly on machines to verify performance and functionality
• Adding features, improving existing applications, and debugging current software frameworks
• Supporting software that interacts with mechanical and electrical systems
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, software, and engineering teams
• Supporting NPI and current product line development
• Troubleshooting hardware/software interaction issues
• Supporting software performance, system reliability, machine behavior, and customer requirements
• Working in an onsite engineering environment where software directly impacts machine operation
• Documenting software work, technical issues, and corrective actions as needed
• Participating in code reviews, technical discussions, and cross-functional engineering meetings
• Supporting onsite testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities
• Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field required
• 7 years of professional software engineering experience preferred
• 5 to 12 years of relevant software engineering experience considered
• Software engineering experience within automation, machine control, or complex electro-mechanical systems required
• Experience developing software for hardware-related products required
• Experience working for a hardware, automation, machine control, capital equipment, semiconductor equipment, robotics, or electro-mechanical systems company strongly preferred
• Advanced C/C skills required
• C# experience preferred
• Strong Windows desktop application development experience required
• Visual Studio experience preferred
• Object-oriented design and design patterns experience required
• Experience integrating external hardware using Windows APIs, SDKs, or communication libraries required
• Experience with machine control, motion control, robotics, sensors, actuators, motors, or related systems preferred
• Experience working with software that controls or interacts with machinery preferred
• Experience debugging and testing software directly on equipment or machines required
• Experience with application-level software preferred
• Embedded or firmware experience alone is not sufficient
• Linux experience is acceptable, but exclusive Linux experience is not preferred
• Experience with software frameworks, applications, features, and diagnostics preferred
• Ability to understand how software affects machine movement, equipment behavior, and hardware response
• Ability to work closely with mechanical and electrical engineering teams
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative engineering environment
• Ability to work onsite in San Diego, CA
• Ability to work a standard Monday through Friday schedule with flexible start times as needed
• Ability to support a full-time, permanent opportunity
• No sponsorship available

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while developing software, reviewing code, debugging, testing applications, documenting issues, and reviewing technical information
• Ability to use hands and fingers for keyboard use, software development, documentation, testing, debugging, and standard engineering tasks
• Ability to review code, logs, technical documentation, machine data, application outputs, system behavior, and computer screens for extended periods
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and in person throughout the workday
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office, lab, engineering, manufacturing, test floor, or production areas as needed
• Ability to work around automation equipment, electro-mechanical systems, robotics, motion systems, sensors, actuators, and related hardware as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office materials, engineering supplies, hardware components, or test equipment as needed
• Ability to wear required protective devices in designated areas
• Ability to follow all site, lab, manufacturing, testing, and safety procedures

Salary Range:

$115,000 to $170,000/year plus discretionary bonus, profit sharing, and potential RSUs

More information can be found at www.talentzok.com.