Allient · 8 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expAllient, a subsidiary of Allient Inc. specializing in motion control systems, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their team in Rochester, New York. The role involves researching, designing, and developing embedded software systems while managing the full software development lifecycle and mentoring junior engineers.
National DefenseIndustrialManufacturingIndustrial AutomationNational Security
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize embedded motion control, servo, and I/O systems to meet aggressive performance, determinism, and reliability requirements
Own critical subsystems within larger product architectures
Serve as a technical authority for EtherCAT and real-time fieldbus architectures
Lead the design and implementation of high-performance communication stacks, synchronization strategies, and distributed systems between controllers and drives
Lead integration and optimization of multiple industrial protocols. Ensure robust interoperability with third-party systems and controllers
Contribute to and own portions of system-level architecture for embedded platforms, spanning firmware, real-time OS, communication layers, and hardware/firmware boundaries
Translate high-level architectural direction into robust subsystem designs that scale across products
Research and integrate new technologies to enhance product capabilities
Coordinate technologies with industry partners and vendors; interface with vendors to select/customize purchased software, support programs, and hardware such as single board computers
Investigate and resolve software issues, implementing enhancements and optimizations
Oversee all phases of software development (design, coding, testing, documentation, deployment, and maintenance)
Create and maintain verification and regression tests for all aspects of the design of developed products
Manage projects independently, adapting to complexity and scale
Support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team, engaging in advanced training and professional development initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive system design and support the alignment of software development projects with organizational goals and product roadmaps
Adhere to best practices in software development and documentation, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Stay updated with emerging technologies and methodologies to contribute to efficiencies and competitive advantages in software engineering processes
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic planning for software development
Lead efforts in continuous improvement, innovation, and best practices
Lead and actively participate in all phases of the product lifecycle—architecture, implementation, review, documentation, testing, release, and long-term maintenance
Own complex problem investigations in the field and drive root-cause analysis and systemic improvements
Support coordination across teams, including hardware, QA, and product management
As a Team Leader , oversee the daily operations of the software engineering team, including task assignments, performance monitoring, and technical guidance (as assigned)
As a Product Leader , take ownership of a specific product line’s software development, documentation, testing, maintenance, quality, and support (as assigned)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of professional experience in embedded software/firmware development
Demonstrated ownership of complex embedded systems or product architectures in production environments
Company
Allient
A global company specializing in precision and customized products, Allient serves both end users and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across various industries, including Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Agriculture, Industrial, Vehicles, Electronics, and more.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$155M2017-12-05Grant· $65M
2017-05-05Grant· $90M
1981-10-31IPO
Leadership Team
Richard S. Warzala
President and CEO, Director
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