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Senior Software Engineer – Integrated Systems

Picarro, Inc
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
2200 - Eng - Integrated Systems
Salary
$160K to $180K
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related major
  • 6+ years of hands-on coding experience
  • Minimum of 4 years working primarily in Python
  • Solid background with a statically typed, compiled language such as C++ (C++17 preferred), C#, Java, or Go
  • Strong production experience with distributed messaging platforms such as gRPC, ZeroMQ, MQTT, OMG DDS, Kafka, and REST APIs
  • Solid working knowledge of asynchronous communication patterns such as Publish/Subscribe
Nice to have
  • Experience using Python Flask/FastAPI/aiohttp, SQLAlchemy, and Celery
  • Working knowledge of Docker-based containers and Kubernetes-based orchestration systems
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at Picarro, you will design, develop, and deliver key components of the software platform for integrated analytical instrumentation solutions. Your role involves technical ownership of features, contributing to system architecture, building software interfaces, and ensuring robust testing and automation. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and improve engineering practices within the team.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
  • Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • Employee Referral Program
  • 401K
Things to weigh
  • In-office work required 5 days a week
  • Role involves significant technical ownership with minimal oversight
  • Focus on mentoring and improving engineering practices may require strong leadership skills
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