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Senior Software Development Engineer (Platform)
Hybrid-San Mateo, CA (3 days in office)
Position Overview
Arena PLM is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (Sr. SDE) to work on platform services within our Arena PLM application. In this role, you will build new features and maintain our code base with high quality standards, directly impacting how leading high-tech manufacturers and medical device companies create world-changing products. This position offers the opportunity to work with innovative cloud-based technologies while contributing to a platform trusted by industry leaders including Nutanix, Bio-Rad, Sonos, Teleflex, and Citrix.
Key Responsibilities
- Backend Development: Design and implement robust backend solutions using Java, Scala, and Python to support Arena PLM's SaaS platform.
- Documentation & Design: Document project requirements and technical design specifications to ensure clear communication across teams.
- Tool Development & Maintenance: Develop and maintain tools that enhance platform reliability and developer productivity.
- Feature Development: Build and deliver features for the Arena PLM SaaS application that meet customer needs and business objectives.
- Innovation Initiatives: Participate in innovative initiatives that push the boundaries of PLM technology.
- Technical Collaboration and Leadership: Engage in technical discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to elevate team capabilities. Design complicated features from end to end. Lead and work with feature team to deliver the feature on time with high quality bar.
Required Qualifications
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise and professional capabilities across multiple dimensions. Proficiency in Java with the ability to write clean, high-quality code is essential. Candidates must excel at problem-solving in high-pressure situations and possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of modern software development cycles and pull request processes is required. Experience using AI tools to accelerate delivery demonstrates forward-thinking technical aptitude. The ability to learn quickly, self-motivation, and adaptability to changing priorities are critical success factors for this role.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Java with the ability to write clean, high-quality code
Problem-Solving:
Excel at problem-solving in high-pressure situations
Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Development Process:
Understanding of modern software development cycles and pull request processes
Modern Tools:
Experience using AI tools to accelerate delivery
Personal Attributes:
Ability to learn quickly, self-motivation, and adaptability to changing priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
- Familiarity with GitHub workflows including pull requests, GitHub Actions, and GitHub Copilot.
- Knowledge of the Spring Framework ecosystem, particularly Spring Boot and Spring Security.
- Prior experience working with cloud-based SaaS platforms.
- Understanding of PLM or QMS software systems.
- Background in serving high-tech manufacturing or medical device industries.
- Prior experience delivering enterprise AI applications
About Arena PLM
Arena helps high-tech manufacturers and medical device companies create products that change the world. As a PTC Business unit, Arena delivers cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Quality Management System (QMS) software solutions that streamline product development and ensure regulatory compliance. Our platform is trusted by industry leaders including Nutanix, Bio-Rad, Sonos, Teleflex, and Citrix, who rely on Arena to manage complex product portfolios, accelerate time-to-market, and maintain quality standards. By joining Arena PLM, you become part of a team dedicated to empowering innovators who are solving critical challenges in technology and healthcare.
Compensation (CIP)
PTC carefully considers a wide variety of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $150,000 - 165,000. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP), which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and, if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to applicable plan eligibility and other terms and conditions.
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Skills Required
- Proficiency in Java with the ability to write clean, high-quality code
- Excel at problem-solving in high-pressure situations
- Understanding of modern software development cycles and pull request processes
PTC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PTC and has not been reviewed or approved by PTC.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is frequently described as paired with good insurance and generally good benefits, suggesting core medical coverage is a meaningful part of the value proposition. The benefits package is framed as comprehensive across health, disability, and employee assistance supports.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a clear strength, with a company-matched 401(k) plan repeatedly included as a standard part of the rewards package. Stock purchase and equity programs are also presented as available pathways to longer-term wealth building.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off appears comparatively robust, including sizable vacation accrual for new hires along with wellness/sick time and additional holiday-style programs. Flexibility options like remote work and schedule flexibility reinforce the sense of a benefits-heavy total rewards design.
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