Staff Software Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Staff Software Engineer developing platform software solutions, including printer drivers and SDKs at HID Global. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Secure Issuance products.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeEden Prairie • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyzing and evaluating platform software solutions requirements; collaborating with colleagues and customers to gather and define product requirements
Assisting in product design and architecture development
Designing, developing and maintaining platform software solutions to satisfy documented requirements
Facilitating and assisting in the task estimation process
Working and communicating in a cross-functional team environment comprised of firmware engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, quality assurance engineers, product line managers, and customer support representatives, etc.
Investigating and analyzing reported defects to resolve them in a timely manner
Proactively providing status, raising issues, and communicating necessary information to appropriate team members on a regular basis
Preparing, presenting, and participating in technical discussions and code reviews
Contributing to the continued development of processes to improve the efficiency and quality of development projects; assist in formulating standards and development practices to improve our development processes
Working with all departments to continuously improve product, process, workflow, and customer experience
Making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of new processes and tools
Consult with other engineers to evaluate interfaces between platform software solutions, embedded solutions and hardware and operational & performance requirements of the overall system

Requirements

What you’ll need

7-10+ years of platform software solutions development experience preferred with a variety of integrated development environments primarily utilizing object-oriented programming using C, C++ or C#
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (CS, EE or relevant engineering discipline)
7+ years of related experience, or work equivalent
Familiarity with Windows API, DevExpress, and XML is a plus
Linux experience is a definite plus
Working with USB and/or Ethernet devices beneficial
Working knowledge of source code management and configuration (Git)
Jenkins familiarity is a plus
Strong understanding of development processes, principles and objectives
Experience in development through the entire life-cycle including design, architecture, and implementation
Experience with implementation of security protocols and secure implementation of cryptographic techniques, and the documentation of the security aspects of system design and implementation is highly desired
Proven analytical, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both a technical and non-technical audience; comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Interested in the challenge, excitement, and responsibility of a fast-paced, growth environment; desire and ability to learn and apply new skills and technologies quickly
Experience with working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environment
Must be able to perform troubleshooting, development work in a consistent and logical manner
Highly motivated, results-oriented, self-starter
Ability to effectively balance personal and professional life
Ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally and in writing
Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, etc.
Utilizes active listening skills during customer (internal and external) interactions
Follows through in a timely manner on expectations which have been agreed upon and set
Applies experience to anticipate customer needs and desires and influence world-class solutions
Experience with Agile methodologies; JIRA experience a plus
Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++C#object-oriented programmingWindows APIDevExpressXMLLinuxGitJenkins

Soft Skills

analytical skillsplanning skillsproblem solvingdecision-making skillswritten communicationverbal communicationorganizational skillstime managementactive listeningcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline