R&D Software Engineer / Lead Architect

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Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to join our Realtime Oscilloscope R&D team. This role combines deep technical expertise in software architecture with leadership responsibilities. You will design and guide the development of complex software systems for next-generation oscilloscopes while leading a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the software architecture for oscilloscope platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with hardware, gateware, firmware, and UX teams to create integrated system designs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate best practices into architecture decisions.
• Establish coding standards, design patterns, and development guidelines for the team.
• Drive technical reviews and ensure compliance with architectural principles.
• Champion AI development tools to accelerate and improve product security, quality, and delivery velocity.

Team Leadership

• Lead a team of software engineers to plan and prioritize team tasks, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact between the team and project stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance and aid project management in implementing continuous improvement practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product management to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Coordinate with QA and validation teams to ensure robust and reliable software.
• Communicate architectural decisions and trade-offs to stakeholders clearly.

Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in an architecture or technical leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or C#, with experience in embedded systems or instrument control software.
• Proven experience designing complex, multi-threaded, real-time systems.
• Excellent understanding of software design patterns, system architecture, and performance optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring engineers.
• Experience using AI-powered development tools (e.g., code generation, static analysis, automated testing, CI/CD optimization).

Preferred

• Experience in oscilloscope or test & measurement instrument development.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and low-level drivers.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and frameworks for embedded or edge applications.

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Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Colorado pay range: MIN $159,570.00 - MAX $265,940.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)