Senior Software Engineer
Hypertherm Associates is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Kent, Washington!
The Senior Software Engineer will play a critical hands-on role in designing, developing, debugging, and supporting system-level software that directly interacts with production machines. This role focuses on solving complex software problems, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring reliable operation across a mixed technology stack, including C#, C, and Delphi on Windows-based platforms.
Working closely with technicians, testers, firmware engineers, and other software engineers, you will diagnose issues that span software, firmware, and machine behavior while building your understanding of the firmware layer over time.
The ideal candidate brings strong software engineering fundamentals, curiosity, and the flexibility to contribute across the codebase, making practical decisions that balance quality, speed, and maintainability.
As our Senior Software Engineer, you will:
Design, develop, test, and support software that controls and interacts with production machines
Troubleshoot complex software and machine behavior issues while learning how firmware interfaces impact system performance
Modernize and maintain legacy applications while improving reliability, performance, and maintainability
Collaborate with technicians, testers, firmware engineers, and cross-functional partners to diagnose issues and deliver practical solutions
Learn and apply firmware concepts as needed to support integration, debugging, and machine-level problem solving
Contribute to software architecture discussions and make recommendations that support scalable, reliable product development
Participate in code reviews, peer feedback, and continuous improvement of development practices
Support product releases by helping estimate work, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality software on schedule
Who you are and the experience you bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 4+ years of software development experience
Strong programming background with experience writing production-quality code in C#, C, C++, or similar languages
Working knowledge of communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Modbus, MQTT, or similar, or the ability to learn them
Experience developing software for systems that interact with hardware, machines, devices, or similar technical environments
Interest in learning firmware, embedded systems, or RTOS concepts to support software integration and troubleshooting
Demonstrated experience with software development lifecycle management, defect tracking tools, and peer review
Ability to quickly and effectively convey technical and complex ideas
Excellent time management and interpersonal communication skills
Preferred experience that differentiates you:
Machine tools, tool pathing, robotics, firmware, embedded systems, or software that controls machinery/hardware
Curiosity and willingness to learn firmware concepts in partnership with experienced firmware engineers
Agile methodologies and the ability to implement and manage Agile processes
Developing Azure or AWS cloud-hosted applications
Location: OMAX, Kent, Washington (Relocation Assistance provided)
Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm Associates:
Global, 100% employee-owned company
Profit-Sharing
Employee Stock Ownership
Five days/year Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy
Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.$103,329.00-$172,215.00 AnnualThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or Programming or related field
- 7+ years of software development experience
- Strong programming background with ability to write code in multiple languages (e.g. C, C++, C#)
- Experience in motion/systems controls development or similar role
- Expertise with RTOS environments
- Demonstrated experience with software development lifecycle management
What We Do
Hypertherm Associates is a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software. Its products, including Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet systems, are used by companies around the world to build ships, airplanes, and railcars; construct steel buildings, fabricate heavy equipment, erect wind turbines, and more. In addition to cutting systems, the company creates CNCs and software trusted for performance and reliability that result in increased productivity and profitability for hundreds of thousands of businesses. Founded in 1968, Hypertherm Associates is a 100 percent Associate-owned company, employing approximately 2,000 Associates, with operations and partner representation worldwide. Learn more at www.HyperthermAssociates.com. Fifty years ago, in a small two car garage, Hypertherm began its journey with simple, powerful ideas about business and an invention that shaped the future of industrial cutting. The same ideals that fueled our inception all those years ago are still what drive us today: a passion for challenging what is achievable with the products we create, the culture we foster, and the experience we deliver to our customers. As we look to the horizon and the next 50 years, we are proud that our people, partners, and innovations will shape the future with solutions that make anything possible for industries around the world. Key elements of the Hypertherm formula include: • Dedicated Associates focused on customer-centered product design and support • Local sales and service • Broad application experience and proven results • Sustainable and ethical business practices benefit our customers and communities
