Principal Software Engineer

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Natick, MA
Senior level
Robotics
The Role
As a Principal Software Engineer at Cognex, you will lead the development of machine vision algorithms and AI models. This role requires collaboration with R&D and other engineering teams, overseeing software design, coding standards, and debugging processes while mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical direction.
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Job Description

About US:

Cognex is a global leader in the field of industrial machine vision. Companies around the world rely on Cognex’s state-of-the-art vision technology on our embedded cameras and software products to guide assembly, automate inspection, and speed up production and distribution. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which values innovation and perseverance in a dynamic and fun atmosphere.

This is a hybrid role in our Natick, MA corporate HQ

This position is for an experienced Software Engineer in the Core Vision Technology team, focused on developing the best-in-class computer vision algorithms/AI models that power Cognex’s industrial bar code readers and 2D vision tools on a broad range of platforms.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced software developer with deep knowledge of SDLC, solid design thinking, C/C++ coding and creative problem solving skills. You will play the role of a chief architect on the team, who will lead the productization of vision algorithms and AI models on multiple Cognex products, making sound architectural choices for the future, advocate for engineering excellence, mentor junior engineers and participate in code development.

Essential Functions:

  • Work with R&D, product, hardware and other s/w engineering teams to develop and productize innovative vision algorithms on different platforms,

  • Lead software and API design discussions

  • Develop and maintain high-quality, production-grade code and set coding standards for the rest of the team

  • Debug and troubleshoot complex issues in an integrated hardware and software platform

  • Ensure best-in-practice software development processes; mentor and guide other engineers

  • Exert technical influence and vision across teams

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Essential:

  • Hands on experience as a Tech Lead on complex, cross functional projects

  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python

  • System design and API/tool design experience

  • Prior experience with the full SDLC including development processes, source code control, build systems, formal bug tracking, etc

  • Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and infrastructure as code

  • Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies for effective project management and team collaboration.

  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and strong communication skills

Desired:

  • Prior experience in a Machine Learning Engineering role and/or productizing AI models for business or consumer applications

  • High level understanding of AI concepts such as model architectures, machine learning frameworks, model life cycle and evaluation metrics

Minimum education and work experience required:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree from a top engineering school in EE, CS or equivalent

  • 7+ years relevant and high tech work experience

Additional Job Description

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Top Skills

C/C++
Python
The Company
HQ: Natick, MA
2,570 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

Cognex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of image-based products, all of which use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques that give them the human-like ability to make decisions on what they see. Cognex products include machine vision systems, machine vision sensors and barcode readers that are used in factories and distribution centers around the world where they eliminate production and shipping errors.

Cognex is the world's leader in the machine vision industry, having shipped more than 4 million image-based products, representing over $10 billion in cumulative revenue, since the company's founding in 1981. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, USA, Cognex has offices and distributors located throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

For details visit Cognex online at www.cognex.com.

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