Lead Software Engineer

As a lead a/senior engineer, your primary responsibility will be to lead/participate in the creation of new products and enhancements to existing products from requirement to launch as part of a cross functional team involved in the development of equipment control and automation SW.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for new features, enhancements, and defect fixes
• Translate product and customer requirements into reliable, efficient technical solutions
• Apply sound engineering principles and adhere to established standards, processes, and best practices

2. Technical Problem Solving

• Troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues across application, OS, and hardware layers
• Perform structured root cause analysis and drive end to end issue resolution
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and platform teams to resolve integrated system challenges

3. Execution & Delivery

• Participate in end to end product development from requirements through release
• Ensure timely delivery with high quality and adherence to commitments
• Provide clear status updates and proactively communicate risks and issues

4. Technical Leadership

• Guide team members toward successful technical outcomes and high-quality deliverables
• Mentor and support engineers through design discussions, reviews, and knowledge sharing
• Manage escalations effectively and operate in high-pressure situations

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with global, cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners on technical issues and solutions
• Contribute to broader organizational initiatives and team objectives

Qualifications & Experience

• 5-12 years of software development experience
• Strong background in industrial automation and/or supervisory control systems
• Experience in product software development and system-level applications
• Proficiency in C/C++ on Windows platforms using Microsoft technologies
• Strong foundation in computer science (data structures, algorithms, OS concepts)

Additional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Experience working with global teams and stakeholders
• Exposure to hardware integrated or system level applications
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, EtherCAT, DeviceNet) is a plus
• Self-driven with strong learning agility and ability to work independently

Travel

• Work may involve travel to US and other Asian countries (up to 10% of the time)