Vector's partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will take ownership of the full software life cycle from concept capture through end-of-life deprecation. Planning and process monitoring throughout the software life cycle are integral to the position’s responsibilities, such as specification, coding, testing, and QA/QC of the product. In addition to product development, a successful Senior Software Engineer acts as a role model and mentor for junior-level engineers, helping in guiding both their day-to-day contributions and their professional growth. Direct Hire 8a-5p Up to $125k/yr., depending upon experience and skills Responsibilities: • Work with customers to define and capture requirements. • Use state of the art software techniques to design applications for new products. • Take ownership of and maintain existing software subsystems. • Directly contribute to the addition of new features and bug fixes to new and existing systems. • Develop in-depth understanding of complex SoC, DSP, FPGA, and similar components. • Develop testing strategies for complex, configurable applications. • Manage product life-cycle trajectory. • Participate in software code reviews via on-line tools. • Enhance the new product development process. • Mentor junior-level engineers. • Occasional need to work at customer site for short periods, for example during system integration and acceptance, or when providing consultancy services. Qualifications: Required • A minimum of 8 years of success in full software lifecycle development from concept capture through end-of-life • In-depth knowledge of C/C++ programming • In-depth knowledge of operating systems, Linux, drivers, memory, processes, etc. • In-depth knowledge of database tools such as MySQL. • Working knowledge of web interface tools such as PHP, JavaScript, etc. • Working knowledge of scripting languages, e.g., Python, Bash, etc. • Practical skill in design and construction of useful, real-world items • Hands-on experience in embedded real-time software development with embedded Linux or other embedded OS. Desired • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Master of Science in Computer Science or a Ph.D. in these disciplines would be highly desired • 8+ yrs. experience • Success with integrated hardware/software co-design. • Experience with embedded Linux build frameworks such as Yocto or Buildroot • Experience with TCP/IP networking and industrial data communication protocols such as MODBUS/TCP, BACnet, and SNMP • SQL/JavaScript experience • Expertise with project management and defect management tools • Experience with Windows and Linux application development