Senior, Senior Staff, or Principal Software Engineer (MAD-LP-OR&CA)

DescriptionPOSITION:Senior Software Engineer-- or -- Senior Staff Software Engineer -- or --Principal Software EngineerPosition Level: The best fit candidate selected for this position will be offered a job title/level (Senior Software Engineer vs. Senior Staff Software Engineer vs. Principal Software Engineer) that is commensurate with the candidate’s transferable education, experience, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities.DIVISION: Metrology and Analysis Systems Division (MAD)COMPANY: Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (“HTA”)TRAVEL: Up to 30% (domestically and internationally)REMOTE WORK: Hybrid (+50% Remote): Remote 70% / Onsite 30%EXPECTED PAY RANGE: $130,560 - $179,519 annually (Senior Software Engineer) $144,298 – $198,409 annually (Senior Staff Software Engineer) $159,481 - $219,287 annually (Principal Software Engineer)The pay ranges listed above are for each position’s base pay only. This position may be eligible for other compensation including incentive pay and/or allowances. Candidates will receive additional information during the interview and selection process.POSITION SUMMARYSoftware Engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of software and systems for Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. (HTA) products.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESHands-on development, documentation, and testing of distributed applicationsResearching and resolving complex software and system problemsDesigning and simplifying user interfaces and documenting themCreating architectures and complex designs independently and documenting themIntegrate and test software to confirm compliance with specificationsDeveloping functional specificationsFinding and fixing complex errors in any softwareParticipate in design reviews, code reviews, and test reviewsOther duties as assignedEDUCATION, LICENSES, and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSBS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceEXPERIENCE and TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSMinimum of eight (8) years’ experience in software development – Senior Software EngineerMinimum of ten (10) years’ experience in software development – Senior Staff Software EngineerMinimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in software development – Principal Software EngineerEmphasis in building large, highly scaled, complex N-Tier/SOA web-based business applications with a focus on server-side technologies is a plusMust have relevant experience with Core Java and multithreadingProfessional, hands-on experience with designing and developing applications using Java, Web-Services, and various databases in a highly scaled web environmentStrong experience using Java with a deep understanding of object-oriented analysis and design (including design patterns)Three (3) years’ experience in C++ is strongly preferredExperience with open-source framework/libraries/concepts/tools such as JMS (Sun MQ), Cobertura, Ant, Maven, PostgreSQL, JBoss, and Selenium is requiredFull software development lifecycle experienceDemonstrated experience and comfortability using Agile as well as iterative methodologiesDemonstrated experience with Test-driven development, using tools like Junit, Selenium, JMeter, and JProfile to spot performance issues and memory leaksExperience with JCR systems (preferably JackRabbit) strongly preferredThis position requires up to 30% international and domestic travel (primarily between Pleasanton, CA and Hillsboro, OR as well as international travel to Japan).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES REQUIREMENTSAbility to investigate and apply new technologiesAbility to improve the software development processExcellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skillsExcellent relationship building skillsSelf-sufficient, self-reliant, and self-disciplined, but also able to operate effectively as part of a teamEffective oral and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate challenging or technical concepts.Ability to comprehend and enforce safety policiesEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE)Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hitachi High-Tech America, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as natural hairstyle), color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), marital status, registered domestic partner status, family status, military and veteran status, domestic violence victim status, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to View email address on click.appcast.io