Staff Software Engineer

Full-time – On-site Hebron, KY – Staff Software Engineer About the Role Our client needs a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our fast-paced startup building the world’s first modular accelerator. The Senior Software Engineer will take the technical lead in developing industrial software solution using modern technologies. Responsibilities Build web applications with React and Node.js Create dashboards and interfaces for industrial systems Develop APIs and real-time applications Apply cybersecurity best practices Work with industrial automation systems Maintain code quality Deploy full-stack web applications Integrate software with industrial systems Build a portfolio of technical projects Gain experience in industrial software development Develop professional skills in a team environment Qualifications Bachelor’s or Masters in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or related major Required Skills Basic Requirements Reliably commute to the headquarters in Hebron, Kentucky Desire to work in a fast-paced environment Genuine curiosity and passion for problem-solving Core Technical Competencies JavaScript & TypeScript - Modern JavaScript and TypeScript for development Node.js - Server-side applications, REST APIs, system communication, WebSocket implementations, and real-time systems React - Frontend development, UI design, dashboards, human-machine interfaces, and modern React patterns (Hooks, Context API etc.) Industrial Cybersecurity - Network security fundamentals and operational technology security for industrial environments Git - Version control workflows and collaboration platforms (GitHub, GitLab) Development Tools - CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, code linting, and build tools (Webpack, Vite or similar) Preferred Skills Industrial Automation - PLC systems, HMIs, Mechatronics, SCADA systems and protocols (ADS, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP or similar) Python/C++ - Scripting for automation tasks, data processing, and backend tooling Time-Series Databases - InfluxDB or similar for sensor data and metrics handling Computer Vision - Open-source models, CUDA, camera integration, object/pose detection, and image processing Docker - Containerization and deployment environments Linux - Command line operations and system administration Real-Time Systems - Real-time data processing and low-latency applications Network Protocols - Industrial networking standards and communication protocols Pay range and compensation package $150-200k base salary Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Flexible schedule Equal Opportunity Statement Full-time – On-site Hebron, KY – Staff Software Engineer SMB Recruiting