Senior Software Engineer

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Who We Are :

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world.

We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.

We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION :

New Balance is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our fast-paced Innovation team pursuing a digital transformation of our US manufacturing as a competitive advantage by implementing new ideas in automation, robotics, IIoT and AI technologies that will deliver new capabilities, reduce cost, and improve safety across our domestic factories.

In this role, you will work closely with a cross functional team from Manufacturing and IT to develop cutting edge software for automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Software Engineering, and an interest in Computer Vision and / or Machine Learning.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a go-getter attitude to problem solving.

Candidate will work from our Robotics R&D lab in Brighton area three times a week (Tu, We, Th), with occasional travel to our factories in Lawrence / Methuen / Manchester area.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Building API interfaces to Robotics and Computer Vision solutions and integrate them on real world automation solutions that will be used in our factories.
• Aid in the design and development of our software infrastructure.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code with a focus on performance.
• Research new technologies and execute technical proof of concepts.
• Design and code custom solutions using open source and cloud services, in collaboration with other engineers on the team (software, mechanical, and electrical).
• Work with AI experts in developing cutting edge AI solutions.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS :

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in Python.
• 2+ years of Linux software development.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge in web technologies (like JavaScript and HTML / CSS, Node.js, and React) is preferred.
• Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably Azure.
• Passionate about exploring new technologies and teaching your fellow team members.
• Experience working in an Agile (e.g. Scrum) environment with a passion for supporting and enabling others to become more productive.
• Effective visual communicator you can communicate complex problems to business and technology stakeholders using visual collaboration tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and / or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.

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