Senior Systems Design Engineer

Emerson

Senior Systems Software Engineer developing validation‑centric systems that integrate NI hardware with software architectures. Solving system problems, build software, and support customer deployments across teams.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain systems‑level software that integrates NI software platforms with a diverse range of NI hardware technologies.
Architect and implement semiconductor validation systems, including:
Hardware abstraction and configuration.
Test orchestration and sequencing.
Data collection, analysis, and reporting workflows.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to translate validation requirements into scalable and maintainable system designs.
Develop and maintain software infrastructure, including:
Build and release pipelines (CI/CD).
Automated testing and system validation frameworks.
Versioning, dependency, and configuration management.
Diagnose and resolve complex cross‑domain issues.
Ensure systems meet expectations for reliability, performance, extensibility, and long‑term maintainability.
Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical documentation.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continual improvement of team software practices.
Support customer deployments and escalations as needed in collaboration with field and applications teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
5–8 years of professional experience developing software‑intensive engineering systems.
Strong proficiency in one or more of the following:
LabVIEW
Python
C#
Demonstrated experience working across the software–hardware interface, including integration with measurement, control, or automation hardware.
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, automated tests, and release processes.
Solid understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and version control workflows (e.g., Git).
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to decompose ambiguous, system‑level requirements.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines.
Only U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 22 CFR §120) may be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
A variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k).
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee resource groups.
Recognition programs.
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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Hard Skills & Tools

LabVIEWPythonC#CI/CDautomated testingsoftware architecturedesign patternsversion controldependency managementdata analysis

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationmentoringtechnical documentationstakeholder engagementsystem-level thinkingteam improvementcustomer supportcross-domain issue resolution