What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer IV 1 position at Walker Filtration Inc.?
Job Summary
The Senior Software Engineer IV is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architecture, development, and delivery of complex software systems on our products. This role demands deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage large-scale projects from conception through deployment. The Senior Software Engineer IV will lead initiatives that significantly impact on the company's product roadmap, mentor other engineers, and supervise a small team.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations
* Architect and develop embedded application-level software and firmware systems, ensuring alignment with product and business goals.
* Own the full lifecycle of complex software and firmware projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and long-term support
* Mentor and manage a small team of engineers, driving technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement
* Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and firmware with hardware into development testbeds and released products
* Implement robust testing frameworks and code quality standards to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance
* Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that enhance system performance, scalability, and user experience
* Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for software and firmware systems, architecture, and development processes
* Present technical strategies, project updates, and recommendations to senior leadership
* Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for future software capabilities
Minimum Qualifications (Experience / Education)
* Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
* 10 years experience in software development with proven leadership in complex projects
* Proven track record of leading complex software and firmware projects from concept to market release
* Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams
Competencies // Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)
* Mastery of C, C , Python, Qt, Bash with deep expertise in Linux/UNIX environments
* Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, device drivers, and hardware integration
* Strategic mindset and technical leadership, able to align engineering decisions with long term product and business goals
* Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with experience developing high performing teams and fostering innovation
* Systems-level thinking, with ability to collaborate across disciplines and ensure seamless integration with hardware
* Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
* Expertise in managing largescale software projects, including planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with scientific instruments
* Background in physics, chemistry, or materials science
* Expertise in cross platform development, bootloaders, device drivers, and automated testing frameworks
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