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Senior Software Engineer

Cognex Corporation
Natick, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/13/2026

About us- Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.



We are working on a hybrid schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 at home


.
The Team: In-Sight Product

s:The In-Sight Products team is a cornerstone of Cognex success. Our software engineers design, develop, and implement the next generations of machine learning and machine vision sensors and user interfaces. We work in a full stack environment that includes a combination of embedded Linux platforms, Microsoft Windows technologies, and a variety of programming language


s.
The Rol

e: The team is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer with a passion for programming and a record of getting things done. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and implement advanced machine vision syste


ms.
Essential Functi

  • ons:Design and develop software for sensor firmware, user interfaces, PC applications, and web servi
  • ces.Join one of the seven scrum teams within the larger In-Sight organizat
  • ion.Drive scrum stories and epics from refinement and planning to comple
  • tionWork to achieve schedule milest
  • onesPresent accurate status updates and demos at sprint revi
  • ews.Partner with Product Development and Marketing teams to develop requirements and influence priorit
  • ies.Work with Core Technology and Vision Tool development teams to integrate new technology and features into the customer-facing prod
  • uct.Lead cross team design reviews, participate in regular code review, guide code quality, and junior develop
  • ers.Interact with customers, and customer support teams to debug important customer iss
  • ues.Maintain and improve legacy code and architec


ture
Knowledge, Skills and Abili

  • ties:Looking for candidates that can demonstrate skills in some of these a
  • reas:Experience wit
  • h C Experience with C# and/or
  • JavaExperience with Python and/or JavaS
  • criptFull stack, comfortable in variety of technol
  • ogiesExperience with Embedded Linux OS/System programming (Y
  • octo)Experience with Microsoft Development (Visual Studio, .NET, Winforms
  • /WPF)Familiar with software development processes, source control, formal bug tra
  • ckingStrong debugging and problem-solving s
  • killsTeam player and ability to work on multi-site development pro
  • jectsAbility to work in an agile/scrum enviro
  • nmentCustomer focused, Detail orie
  • nted.Process improvement min
  • dset.Willingness and passion to improve code architecture and automated t
  • ests.Good presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal s


kills
Minimum education and work experience requ

  • ired: BS, MS Electrical Computer Engineering (
  • or CS)3-5 years of experience in software devel


opment
Cognex believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $130,000 USD - 170,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentiv


e plan.
This position provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; employer-paid disability, family leave, and life insurance; paid time off (including holidays); optional voluntary benefits; and recognition and wellness p


rograms.

Salary : $130,000

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