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Sr. Software Engineer (Applications)

AeroVironment
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jan 2025
💰 $176,400/yr($124,370/yr$176,400/yr)

About the role

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

 

Summary

As a Sr Software Engineer (Applications) one works with and is mentored by a talented group of engineers in a fast moving, collaborative Agile development environment. In this role, one plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.

Position Responsibilities

  • Works within a defined software life cycle development process
  • Understands the requirements and process. Participates in software design reviews
  • Creates software design documentation according to software process requirements and guidance from Senior Engineers
  • Design and implement intuitive user-facing software for human control of robotics and related equipment
  • Implements coding according to coding standard. Writes a unique test, and validate software according to the process. Contributes in the process improvement efforts
  • Delivers work on time according to agreed completion dates and project schedule & budget
  • Supports and derives algorithm design from detailed software requirements
  • Works closely with multiple teams of software developers reusing developed software to support different programs
  • Operates in a continuous learning environment under moderate supervision. Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced engineers
  • Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Physics is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Windows or Linux application software development. Object Oriented Design experience is required
  • Experience working with graphic designers and user experience experts to implement scalable, mobile device agnostic user interfaces
  • Demonstrated aptitude in user experience (UX) and user interface design
  • Expertise in following: Java, C++ and Kotlin 
  • Experienced writing unit tests and debugging code
  • Experienced with formal and structured lifecycle development process
  • Experienced with Agile Software Development Process Management
  • Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills are required
  • Demonstrated familiarity with source code configuration management tools such as Git as well as familiarity with IDEs and debuggers
  • Willingness to travel locally (Occasionally)

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

  • Advanced degree is preferred
  • Experience with Android development is preferred
  • Comfortable in both Java and Kotlin Android development
  • Experience with ExoPlayer, GStreamer, or similar Android digital video clients
  • Familiar with the Java Native Interface (JNI)
  • Exposure to, or usage of, UI Design tools such as FIGMA
  • Demonstrates understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, database, and operating systems. A basic knowledge of networking is preferred
  • Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
  • Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings
  • Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
  • Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
  • Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
  • Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
  • Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Physical Demands

  • Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
  • Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard (Frequent)

The salary range for this role is:

$124,370 -

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