Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.
Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Specialist with strong to lead the design and development of critical features. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who combines deep technical knowledge with problem-solving skills, architectural thinking, and the ability to guide and mentor a team in an agile environment.
Your Impact
The Senior Software Specialist is expected to work with brains and passion and play a key role in delivering high-quality, scalable features in PTC’s flagship PLM product Windchill, with a strong focus on Windchill Code and Configuration Extension modules. You will influence technical direction, ensure engineering excellence, and drive successful feature delivery.
Your Team
Windchill is the flagship PLM product of PTC. Our team is responsible for building and owning mission-critical modules and functionalities within Windchill. You’ll be part of a collaborative team with a healthy mix of experienced engineers and young talent, where technical excellence and innovation are valued.
Your Day-to-Day
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of features in Windchill Extension
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and innovation in complex technical areas
- Define and own technical designs and architecture for assigned modules
- Develop, modify, and maintain high-quality, well-documented Java code with appropriate test automation
- Leverage Copilot and other AI-based development tools for:
- Code generation and refactoring
- Unit test creation
- Code reviews and documentation
- Faster root-cause analysis and debugging
- Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability expectations
- Identify performance and scalability bottlenecks and drive them to resolution
- Review code and designs to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
- Collaborate closely with product management, QA, and other stakeholders in an agile development environment
- Take ownership of technical decisions and ensure timely delivery of features
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
- 4 –7 years of experience in software development with Java / J2EE
- Experience with module design, performance tuning, and scalability
- Exposure to Agile / Scrum development methodologies
- Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
Good to Have
- Experience working on large-scale PLM implementations
- Hands-on experience with PTC Windchill
- Experience of using Copilot and AI agents
Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.
If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?
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Skills Required
- 4-7 years of software development experience with Java/J2EE
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
- Experience with module design, performance tuning, and scalability
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies
- Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers
- Very good verbal and written communication skills
- Experience working on large-scale PLM implementations
- Hands-on experience with PTC Windchill
- Experience using Copilot and AI agents
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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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are routinely part of offers and widely expected, providing predictable variable pay. This consistency helps bolster total compensation beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is portrayed as generous and is complemented by flexible work arrangements. Additional paid volunteer time broadens time-away options.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Accessible equity through ESPP and RSUs is available for many roles, adding meaningful long-term value. This ownership upside strengthens overall total compensation, particularly in higher-level roles.
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What We Do
PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) unleashes industrial innovation with award-winning, market-proven solutions that enable companies to differentiate their products and services, improve operational excellence, and increase workforce productivity. With PTC, and its partner ecosystem, manufacturers can capitalize on the promise of today’s new technology to drive digital transformation.
