Principal Software Engineer .NET $175,000-$195,000

Need to be Green Card Resident or US Citizen Living in Los Angeles The Principal Engineer will be assigned programming needs for production backlog and development projects. Responsibilities Architect and develop advanced software systems supporting automation, motion control, machine vision, SCADA, safety systems, and distributed industrial operations. Architect SCADA/HMI systems for live visualization, diagnostics, alarms, and remote operations. Develop industrial data acquisition, historians, and plant-wide data networking (FactoryTalk, IIoT, MQTT). Lead machine learning and AI development initiatives using PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, and/or HALCON. Develop classical and deep learning machines and vision applications using OpenCV or HALCON with custom neural networks or pipelines. Oversee dataset design, labeling workflows, training pipelines, and model validation/testing. Integrate edge AI hardware and accelerators or embedded inference engines. Design and validate real-time controls integrations across PLCs, CNCs, motion controllers, and industrial network systems. Develop industrial communication handshakes in Modbus TCP, OPC-UA, TCP/IP, Serial, or other fieldbus protocols. Ensure compliance with UL, CE, and NFPA standards governing safety and controls engineering. Lead development of machine-learning models for inspection, anomaly detection, automation optimization, and predictive intelligence within Systems Operations. Design operator interfaces using WinForms, WPF, .NET, and industrial panel platforms. Author and enforce software architecture standards, reusable libraries, modular frameworks, and support strategies. Utilize Azure DevOps for task assignments, backlog execution, tracking, code review, and revision control across projects. Position Requirements Expert-level C# and .NET development experience. Expert-level understanding of Rockwell Automation software , specifically Studio 5000 Logix Designer, RSLogix 500 and 5000. Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, machine learning, computer vision, SCADA/HMI platforms, and real‑time industrial automation environments. Experience with FactoryTalk View or database integration to move data between the PLC and .NET layers. Proven ability to integrate using industrial communication protocols. Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings to support software and controls design. Exceptional communication skills: this role will be communicating daily with internal and external customers across multiple disciplines. Routine adjustment of working hours to support remote login of our worldwide customer base. Ability to travel occasionally. Education & Experience Four-year degree in STEM degree or related discipline. Master’s or PhD preferred. 10+ years in complex software architecture, automation systems, and controls engineering. 5+ years’ experience in machine vision and AI/ML development. Project management training or certification (e.g., PMI, Agile) preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr