Software Engineer III

Software Engineer III at HORIBA Instruments in Piscataway, NJ (onsite). You will design, develop, test, and maintain desktop applications and system software in a Windows environment, with a focus on C/C++, Qt, and C# .NET. The work includes integrating software with electronic devices and external systems, supporting products from development through ongoing troubleshooting and enhancements.

What HORIBA Instruments offers

• 401(k) plan with match
• Employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company
• Medical insurance
• Family dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Flexible spending accounts
• Educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain software applications using C/C++, Qt, and C# .NET on the Windows platform
• Work across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance
• Build desktop applications and user interfaces using Qt and Microsoft .NET technologies
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with established coding standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects as well as performance issues
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams to integrate software with electronic devices and subsystems
• Develop and maintain software communication interfaces for connected devices and external systems
• Create and execute unit tests and support system-level testing activities
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support released products through issue investigation, troubleshooting, and enhancement activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, Qt Framework, and C# / .NET
• Experience developing software applications in a Windows environment
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles and software engineering best practices
• Experience with debugging, performance tuning, and software troubleshooting
• Familiarity with source control systems such as Git, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment

Desired qualifications

• Experience working with electronic hardware devices and embedded systems
• Knowledge of communication protocols including USB, TCP/IP, and EtherCAT (preferred)
• Experience developing software that interfaces with instruments, sensors, or external hardware
• Familiarity with multithreaded programming and inter-process communication
• Experience with automated testing and continuous integration practices
• Understanding of software-hardware integration and troubleshooting techniques

Technologies: C/C++, Qt, C# .NET, C# / .NET, Qt Framework, Microsoft .NET, Windows, Git, Azure DevOps, USB, TCP/IP, EtherCAT, multithreaded programming, inter-process communication

Compensation package: HORIBA Instruments offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match; employee group dental, vision, life, and disability (short and long-term) paid for by the company; medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; employee assistance program; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; flexible spending accounts; and educational reimbursement and commuter benefit programs.

Salary: USD 105,000 - 135,000 per year. Location: Piscataway, NJ (onsite).