Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer (MPDE)Join TE Connectivity's innovative Passive Optics organization as a Senior Software Engineer and help develop the software platforms, automation systems, and data-driven solutions that enable the next generation of optical connectivity products powering AI and hyperscale computing infrastructure. You'll solve complex challenges at the intersection of software, automation, manufacturing, and photonics while creating tools that accelerate product development and scale advanced manufacturing operations. Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.As AI and cloud infrastructure continue driving unprecedented demand for optical interconnect solutions, sophisticated software systems have become essential to product development, manufacturing automation, data analysis, and quality assurance. You'll play a critical role in developing the applications, automation frameworks, and test platforms that enable TE to deliver industry-leading optical connectivity solutions at scale.Job Requirements:Software Development & AutomationEngineering Software Solutions: Design, develop, and maintain software applications supporting optical product development, manufacturing process development, testing, and automation initiatives.Automation Platforms: Develop software for automated assembly systems, machine vision applications, robotics, motion control systems, and data acquisition platforms.Data Systems & Analytics: Create applications and dashboards that collect, manage, visualize, and analyze manufacturing, test, and product performance data.System Integration: Integrate software with laboratory equipment, industrial automation platforms, databases, vision systems, and enterprise applications.Product Development & ManufacturingTest System Development: Design and implement software solutions for product validation, automated testing, data logging, and performance characterization.Manufacturing Software Support: Develop applications that improve process control, equipment efficiency, traceability, and manufacturing quality.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with optical, mechanical, electrical, process development, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet business and technical objectives.Documentation: Develop software requirements, architecture documentation, validation protocols, user guides, technical specifications, and support documentation for deployed systems.What your background should look like:Education: BS or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.Experience: 10+ years of experience developing software applications, automation solutions, industrial software, or engineering systems.Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, C#, C++, Java, or similar.Software Development Practices: Experience with version control systems, software testing, debugging, and software lifecycle management.Core Technical Competencies:Application Development: Experience developing desktop, web-based, or engineering software applications.Automation & Equipment Integration: Knowledge of industrial automation systems, PLCs, machine vision systems, robotics, motion control platforms, or manufacturing equipment integration.Data Management: Experience working with databases, SQL, data acquisition systems, data analytics, and reporting tools.Software Architecture: Understanding of object-oriented programming, software design principles, API development, and system integration methodologies.Test & Validation: Experience developing automated test platforms, validation tools, and software verification methodologies.Competencies SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)Compensation:Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $152,000 - $191,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)Benefits:A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.Job Locations: 780 Salt Road Webster, New York 14580-9709 United States Posting City: Webster Job Country: United States Travel Required: Less than 10%