The Entry Design & Product Engineer (Software) uses established procedures to perform a variety of engineering work related to designing and developing computer software in conjunction with product development. This position knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures required to design and develop software and works on projects/matters of limited complexity. This role has a fundamental understanding of equipment requirements along with business and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solution and participates in all phases of product development life-cycle, including concept and prototype analysis, design, production launch, sustaining production, and end-of-life support of designed equipment, as well as the support of complementary engineering staff for application configuration and startup support.
* This is a hybrid role working 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) onsite at our Cranberry Township location and 2 days remotely. Candidates must be able to interview onsite. We are looking for local Pittsburgh based candidates for this role.
Additionally, we are looking for someone to start in October or November 2026, as this role is immediately available.*
· Analyzes project requirements and assists with coding, testing, implementing, maintaining and supporting application software. Completes system development from technical specifications provided.
· Participates in the analysis, design, construction of application, business reports, component design, performance monitoring and product evaluation.
· Documents software components and applications and creates user documentation and assists in implementation and support software.
· Participates in system tuning, optimization of information/data processing, maintenance and support of the production environment.
· Maintains database administration to design, develop and update databases as required and ensures security of all software and related applications.
· Diagnoses and troubleshoots simple problems with existing applications, software and data.
· Additional duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications· Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
· 0-2 years related work experience
· Experience in developing applications using C and/or C++, embedded systems preferred
· Experience in working with and developing on a Linux platform.
· Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
· High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
· Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, & planning skills with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
· Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
· Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
· Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
· Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
· Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
· Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 0-2 years of related work experience
- Basic technical foundation working with servers and PCs
- Programming skills in C and/or C++
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications
- Strong analytical, prioritization, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding and application of mathematical concepts
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers, colleagues, and clients
- Ability to work autonomously and within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented team environment
- Ability to work with and influence peers and management
- Self-motivated with strong attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
- Periodic local, national, and/or international travel may be required
- Ability to work onsite in Cranberry Township three days per week and interview onsite
What We Do
At Matthews International, we believe in a world of inspired possibilities. We believe that taking pride in our past inspires growth for the future. And that we all have a responsibility to explore new ways of thinking, working and advancing our craft. Globally headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Matthews International is home to a global network of employees operating in three distinct industries—SGK Brand Solutions, Memorialization and Industrial Technologies. We care deeply about what they do each day—because when we’re inspired, we can inspire others. We can make difference that goes beyond expectations—for our clients, our community and our company. Our dedication, drive and determination empower creativity and give us strength to transform inspired possibilities into inspiring realities. This is strengthened by our values which are fundamental to our business and guide how we work—to demonstrate integrity, cultivate employees, be our best, innovate and live the Matthews spirit.









