Lead Software Engineers at Kforce Inc in Tempe, Arizona

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce's client, a growing and established nationwide company in Tempe, AZ is seeking a couple of Lead Software Engineers with strong C++ programming experience. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this search assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Software Engineers will define software development plans for the Business Unit's and be responsible for generating software roadmap


• Lead software development team of 4-5 developers to build innovative software for the company's electro-mechanical machines/equipment


• Drive innovation and quality of semiconductor equipment software


• Build strong and growing team of software developers


• 85% hands on coding and 15% leading a small team


• Will also be involved also in design reviews, architecture, etc.


• Balance software project portfolio for maximum benefit to the company including cost of ownership reductions, performance improvement, etc.


• As a Lead Software Engineer, you will ensure high quality software development with first time-right and strongly collaborating with software quality team


• Responsible for strengthening the team both in terms of resource capacity and capability


• Collaborate with other Software Engineering leaders globally to establish software strategy


• Measure and maintain internal customer satisfaction


• Desktop application development and embedded software development

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or similar field


• At least 8-10 years of software development experience


• Experience as a tech lead or ability to become a tech lead over a software development team; Can be someone that is senior level software engineer that is ready to become a tech lead


• Experience with customer-oriented software baseline management and release planning


• Experience developing software that works with hardware (HW) but also deals with GUI's and/or other high-level Software especially using C++


• Experience with modern software technologies with strong development background


• Experience with programming in C++ programming language is required


• Proven experience in team building and people development


• Strong ownership for tasks at hand, pro-active leadership, customer (both internal and external) oriented


• Excellent communication skills and well-developed negotiation skills at all levels internally and externally


• Ability to drive software architecture to meet long term business needs


• Ability to define realistic goals and establishes priorities with clear responsibilities to ensure results


• Able to manage projects, activities, and resources effectively


• Experience with Python, Perl or C# is a plus


• Experience with application and/or embedded development would be ideal


• Experience out of highly regulated industries such as medical device, aerospace, semiconductor, industrial machinery, automotive, electronic manufacturing, etc. would be ideal


• Experience working with capital equipment, industrial equipment, working on software (SW) that is controlling complex machines/systems would be ideal

Nice to haves:

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent


• Experience in automated process equipment or capital equipment


• Experience working with software control systems is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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