Principal Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Peak Metrology
Mid Level

Position Summary

Do you have a passion to make a hands-on impact while working with precision machinery? If so, we are looking for people who share the same passion that we do. 

You will have an opportunity to make a difference everyday at Peak Metrology. We have a focus on building metrology equipment for high-tech customers and specialize in surface metrology and inspection. We have a globally recognized customer base in semiconductor manufacturing, consumer electronics, automotive, and medical devices.

This position will manage the development of semi-custom, Windows-based applications for metrology machine automation. Working closely with the product team, this position will be responsible for architecting and creating applications for use by end-users of high-end, automated inspection systems.

Essential Functions

  • Architect, develop, and maintain a scalable framework (library and graphical level) for factory automation applications
  • Demonstrate technical leadership by assigning tasks to the software team, managing workloads, and ensuring code quality
  • Estimate development effort for new features and functionality. Prioritize and manage team efforts to meet delivery deadlines.
  • Work with APIs and SDKs from various metrology software and hardware manufacturers to create seamless and coordinated functionality of multiple types of hardware
  • Deploy code via install wizard to allow end-users to upgrade for new features
  • Review help file documentation for accuracy and clarity
  • Interact with customers to define application requirements
  • Stay up to date with latest applicable technologies
  • Maintenance of existing codebase 
  • Develop and direct software system testing procedures
  • Collaborate with product team and department manager to create/maintain a development schedule 

Additional Duties

  • Occasional travel (international and domestic) to refine custom application requirements
  • As assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to implement and manage software development workflows
  • Ability to keep code clean, organized, and well-commented
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to solve problems independently
  • Experience with Wix Toolset or InstallShield for code deployment
  • Multithreaded programming
  • Demonstrate understanding and use of software engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Ability to participate in a multi-functional team 
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced and independent business arm 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5+ years software industry experience, 2+ years working with .NET technologies. Thorough knowledge of an object-oriented (e.g., C#) programming language
  • Previous management experience and a desire to manage a team is a plus. 
  • Experience with UI design (e.g., WPF Framework)
  • Experience with the MVVM design pattern (IOC and DI are a plus)
  • Experience using Git for version control
  • Experience with Unit/Integration/Regression testing utilizing MSTest
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Software Engineering, or similar major from an accredited college or university.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Peak Metrology does not provide US work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.(unless you are considering sponsorship)

What You’ll Love About Us

We are a growing organization in an expanding market for automated machinery. As a private company, we invest this growth back into our products and people. Furthermore, we provide a flexible work environment and excellent benefits. Finally, software development is a vital part of our organization 

As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status. 

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