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Position: Senior Software Engineer
Position ID: SSE-100
Department: Engineering
Location: San Jose, CA

Job Description:

The Software Engineer will be responsible for design, development, optimization, testing, implementation and support of multi-tiered C#/C++/C/VB (SELECT) software applications for real-time, in-situ, and on-board measurement devices used for process monitoring and closed loop control in high-demand, industrial equipment. Development environment is MS Visual Studio with peripheral PLCs. Desired Skills & Experience:

Creation of medium-sized complex software systems in C#, C++, .NET that reflects consideration of safety, scalability, performance, maintainability, reliability, and security
Design of intuitive user interfaces based on extensive user feedback collection
Writing software APIs for controlling electronic components including PLCs and embedded controllers
Machine vision design involving pattern finding and edge detection utilizing 3rd party libraries
Trace and understand existing code and make necessary design changes
Design and debug in a multidisciplinary environment including electrical, mechanical, test, and manufacturing engineering
Working with customers and engineering teams to define equipment requirements
Managing schedule for medium to large scale engineering projects
Scoping of new projects
Occasional domestic and international travel as necessary
BS/MS in Computer Science or related field (Physics, Math, EE). Experience working on R&D projects and experience in a production environment is highly desirable
5 years experience in software design and development in Windows XP environment
Familiarity with Win32 API, multithreading, and Windows GUI/HMI design
Knowledge and experience with various real-time data acquisition/processing techniques and with basic image processing
Expert level with C++/C or any other object oriented language (Java, C#) with accompanying proficient knowledge in C/C++
Experience with any source control system (CVS, SVN, MS VSS, etc)
Hands-on experience with any software deployment packages (MS InstallShield, Inno Setup)
Experience in device control protocols (RS-232/485, DeviceNET, TCP/IP, CANBus, EtherCAT)
Ability to draft and communicate software system architecture
Extensive experience in complex user interface design
Experience with machine control and machine vision systems
Experience with modern software development practices (e.g. version control, issue tracking, testing, code review, agile practices)
XML & database knowledge
Experience in effective collaboration methods for team development, particularly across geographical distances
Knowledge of design patterns
Good algorithm knowledge
Strong oral and written communication skills with an orientation towards writing clean, well-commented code
Very good team player, able to negotiate software specifications with internal & external customers

Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please submit resumes to careers@solexant.com