Experienced Application Software Engineer - Boston, MA

Overview Lutron is seeking an experienced Application Software Engineer for our Boston office to design and deliver software platforms that integrate embedded Linux devices, cloud services, and customer-facing applications. In this role you will support the lighting, shading, and smart home solutions used in millions of homes and commercial spaces worldwide. This role sits at the intersection of embedded systems and modern application development, where reliability, performance, and user experience matter equally. Responsibilities Lead technical design and architectural decisions across application, cloud and embedded components. Translate real-world customer and device constraints into scalable software solutions. Drive cross‑team technical alignment for features spanning firmware, embedded Linux, cloud services, and client applications. Balance long‑term maintainability with near‑term product delivery. Drive consensus with appropriate stakeholders. Mentor junior software engineers. Create system and software design documentation. Implement, unit‑test, and integrate solutions in collaboration with multiple developers. Work with senior engineers to review solutions. Resolve technical issues, reported bugs and field issues in a timely manner. Qualifications Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering. Minimum cumulative GPA 3.00 for all degrees earned. 5+ years of experience post academics. Solid foundation in Computer Science Fundamentals including Object Oriented Principles and Design Patterns. Demonstratable experience in one or more of the following areas: Mobile applications: Kotlin (Android) or Swift (iOS) Desktop applications: C# and WPF Embedded systems: Embedded Linux using C++ or Go Cloud services: AWS (IoT, messaging, distributed service architectures) Web applications: React The ideal candidate would have: Experience developing software for connected devices, IoT platforms, or smart home systems. Comfortable working cross‑functionally across engineering disciplines and product management. Demonstrated success leading software teams or projects. A passion for coaching and mentoring junior engineers. Proven troubleshooting skills across system boundaries, including diagnosing issues reported from field or customer environments. Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this position is dependent on the selected candidate’s experience and the level at which they are hired. Starting pay: $120,000 - $160,000 per year; Lutron's employee benefits include 401k match, health, dental, and life insurance, paid vacation (amount based on tenure with the company), flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement programs. Equal Opportunity Employer Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affluent Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutron Electronics Co., Inc