Sr. Staff AI Server Manufacturing Software Test Developer

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Structured training programs

Job summary

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems is seeking a visionary Sr. Staff Software Developer with 8 years of experience to lead the development of manufacturing test software. The role entails defining technical roadmaps and mentoring teams while ensuring high-performance system architecture.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields, with strong skills in Python, Linux, and full-stack development. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan, performance bonuses, and extensive healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in manufacturing test software development.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or architect role.
• Proven expertise in hardware testing and automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture of manufacturing test software systems.
• Oversee development of automated test systems for hardware components.
• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers.

Skills

Python

Linux

Bash scripting

Full-stack development

RESTful API design

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field

Tools

VMware

GitLab

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary Sr. Staff Software Developer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing test software development and infrastructure. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who has led cross‑functional engineering teams and architected scalable, high‑performance systems for enterprise server, storage, and networking products. You will define the technical roadmap, guide software architecture decisions, and mentor engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership

  Define and drive the architecture of manufacturing test software systems and infrastructure across L10 (server) and L11 (rack) levels. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, modular, and maintainable software solutions that integrate hardware testing, data analytics, and visualization. Establish coding standards, development workflows, and best practices across teams. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.

• Technical Oversight

  Oversee the development of automated test systems for hardware components (motherboards, CPUs, SSDs, NICs, GPUs, RAID cards). Architect and maintain robust test software platforms using Python, Linux, and bash scripting. Integrate hardware‑level APIs (IPMI, Redfish) and stress tools (FIO, Linpack, ptugen) into test workflows. Guide the development of virtualized environments using VMware, PXE boot, DHCP, and nginx configurations.

• Full‑Stack System Integration

  Lead the development of responsive dashboards and user interfaces using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue). Architect back‑end services and RESTful APIs using Python, Node.js, Java, or PHP. Ensure seamless integration between front‑end components and back‑end services, optimizing for performance and scalability.

• Team & Process Management

  Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Conduct technical reviews, provide architectural guidance, and support career development. Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitLab), and automated testing.

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

  Partner with manufacturing, test, and failure analysis engineers to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards. Drive cross‑site and cross‑cultural collaboration to deliver consistent and high‑quality solutions globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test software development (alternatively a Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience).
• 3+ years in technical leadership or architect role.
• Proven expertise in Python, Linux, bash scripting, hardware testing and automation, full‑stack development, RESTful API design, and integration.
• Experience with virtualization and networking technologies (VMware, SDN, BGP, ECMP) and a strong understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills; experience in multi‑site, multicultural environments.
• Knowledge of AI integration in system applications is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Typical base salary: $138,000 – $184,000 per year, determined individually based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Base salary is one component of ZT Systems’ total rewards philosophy. Additional rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Certain positions may require the applicant to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or to be eligible to obtain an export control license. All offers of employment will be conditional on subject to the foregoing requirements.