Sr. Systems Software Engineer

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Job Description

Title: Sr. Systems Software Engineer

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary

This position performs engineering work related to research, designing, and development of new products and interfacing the Automation Web systems related to Genset operation. Functions include:

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance software applications using C , C#, and Python.
• Architect modular, maintainable codebases aligned with software engineering best practices and design patterns.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to enable real-time data processing, automation, and seamless system interoperability.
• Develop and deploy machine learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance automation, intelligent interfaces, and analytics capabilities.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, ensuring robustness, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
• Ensure software solutions are deployed in highly secure, compliant environments adhering to relevant industry standards.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product, QA, and operations-to deliver end-to-end software solutions that meet business objectives.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to enable rapid, reliable software delivery.
• Apply security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle, including identity management, encryption, secure coding, and threat mitigation.
• Monitor and optimize system performance through profiling, concurrency management, and code refactoring.
• Participate in security audits and compliance reviews to maintain adherence to industry and regulatory standards.
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 5 years of experience in Genset manufacturing or a similar industrial environment; or 9 years of relevant software engineering experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in C , C#, and Python, with deep knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, concurrency, and memory management.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices, including secure authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT) and efficient inter-service communication (gRPC, message queues).
• Strong command of AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, SageMaker, and CloudFormation; familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for automated, repeatable deployments.
• Skilled in developing, training, fine-tuning, and deploying machine learning models, Generative AI, and Large Language Models (LLMs) using PyTorch, with hands-on experience in model lifecycle management and deployment automation.
• Expertise in relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, InfluxDB) databases, including schema design, indexing, replication, and performance tuning.
• Experienced in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, with strong skills in automated testing, container builds, and deployment automation.
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes, including deployment manifests, Helm charts, and cluster management best practices.
• Proficient with Git workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews) and collaborative development in distributed teams.
• Deep understanding of secure coding principles, identity and access management (IAM), encryption standards (TLS/SSL), and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience deploying applications within regulated environments, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or equivalent frameworks.
• Skilled in conducting security audits, vulnerability assessments, and implementing remediation strategies.
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes.
• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) for HMI customization is advantageous.
  
  

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

14 Jan 2026; 00:01

Pay Range

$90,985 - $147,850-Annually

Location:

Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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