Software Engineer Lead

Company Overview

Hamilton Storage provides automation solutions to customers in life science and clinical research. The company develops modular, scalable systems that automate sample storage, management, and processing. Hamilton provides all the benefits of advanced automation without the complexity associated with installing, operating, and maintaining large-scale custom systems. Acquired in 2007, Hamilton Storage is headquartered in Franklin, Massachusetts, USA with R&D facilities co-existing in both Franklin, MA and Bonaduz, Switzerland.

The decentralized R&D organization benefits both production and marketing and allows Hamilton to stay close to the local markets and respond quickly to market needs.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Software Engineer who is ready to step further into a technical leadership role. This position is ideal for a seasoned developer who wants to continue contributing as an individual contributor while leading, mentoring, and coaching a high-performing team of software engineers. You will play a key role in new product development, driving technical direction, and developing your professional leadership skills.

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
• Contribute as a hands-on developer on complex software projects and new product initiatives.
• Oversee software design and implementation efforts in a Windows-based environment, ensuring adherence to architecture and coding standards.
• Guide teams working with C, C++, C#, and Python to deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, scope, and deliverables.
• Ensure software development practices align with Agile methodologies and company standards.
• Support continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and stakeholders in a service-oriented manner.
• Learn, understand, and consistently follow department and company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while proactively seeking clarity and resolving issues.

• Demonstrated experience managing or working within an Agile environment.
• Proven experience designing and building OEM software solutions that run in a Windows environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with C, C++, C#, and Python.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design (OOD), object-oriented programming (OOP), and design patterns.
• Knowledge of motion controllers and system control theory.
• Experience with SQL and database design.
• OCR/Vision experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in English and interface professionally with colleagues across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited university in computer science, software engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of experience in new product development.
• 2 + years experience mentoring, leading, or overseeing software engineering staff.
• 7 + years of experience in product development involving multi-threaded and multi-processor application development.

• Diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative design projects
• Tremendous opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Commitment to sustainable design
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefit Package (medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, disability insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement and much more)
• Drug free workplace.

EEO - It is the policy of this organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, religious preference, or veteran status in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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