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Ametek

Senior Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer acts as a recognized technical expert and a reference for complex ... Ability to work independently with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills * Strong ...

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Senior Staff Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will enhance the platform by leading engineering efforts ... independently in a complex Python codebase • Comfortable scaling up on Python if you haven't ...

Findhelp

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will lead engineering efforts, collaborate with cross ... independently in a complex Python codebase • Comfortable scaling up on Python if you haven't ...

Extreme Engineering Solutions

DevOps Engineer

Verona, WI · On-site

$54 - $74/hr

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) is seeking a DevOps Engineer for our Software Engineering ... X-ES is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and support of embedded computing solutions ...

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How much do independent contractor embedded software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for independent contractor embedded software engineer in Madison, WI is $154,553.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,500.00 and $174,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer vs Embedded Software Developer?

AspectIndependent Contractor Embedded Software EngineerEmbedded Software Developer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in computer engineering or related field; certifications like Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP) are commonSimilar credentials; often holds degrees and certifications in software or embedded systems
Work EnvironmentFreelance or contract basis, often remote or client-siteFull-time employment within a company or organization
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by clients across industries like automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronicsEmployed by tech firms, automotive companies, and embedded systems manufacturers

While both roles require similar technical skills and credentials, an Independent Contractor Embedded Software Engineer works on a project basis, often remotely, providing specialized expertise. An Embedded Software Developer is typically a full-time employee within a company, focusing on ongoing development and maintenance of embedded systems.

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Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Ametek

Madison, WI • On-site

$123K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

AMETEK rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

69th of 143 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer acts as a recognized technical expert and a reference for complex software components. The Senior Software Engineer contributes through deep technical expertise, hands-on development, and technical guidance, without direct people management responsibilities. In this role, the individual will design and develop AP Suite software for reconstruction and analysis of Atom Probe Tomography (APT) data, while providing technical leadership for key components of the platform.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Provide architectural direction for key AP Suite components (reconstruction pipelines, data models, analysis workflows)
  • Act as a technical expert and reference for complex software components
  • Guide design decisions to ensure scalable and robust solutions

Software Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain Windows desktop applications for large 3D atom probe datasets
  • Build and enhance scientific analysis algorithms with a focus on accuracy, performance, and usability
  • Develop high-performance solutions using multithreading and efficient memory management

Sustaining Engineering & Optimization
  • Lead defect analysis, refactoring, and modernization of existing software
  • Drive performance improvements across algorithms and data pipelines

Collaboration & Support
  • Collaborate with scientists, service teams, customers, and third parties to deliver production-ready software
  • Provide technical troubleshooting and guidance to cross-functional teams
  • Mentor and guide other engineers as needed

Requirements
Education & Professional Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of professional software development experience with increasing responsibility
  • Experience working in collaborative development environments (source control, CI/CD, testing, documentation)
  • Strong experience developing Windows desktop applications

Technical Experience
  • Experience designing and maintaining complex Windows desktop applications using C#, C++, or similar languages
  • Strong background in .NET desktop development (WPF, MVVM) and data access (Entity Framework)
  • Familiarity with modern development practices (source control, Agile, Clean Code, continuous integration)
  • Experience developing or implementing 3D data analysis algorithms in scientific or engineering domains
  • Ability to build performance-critical, multithreaded applications handling large datasets
  • Experience designing user interfaces for technical or scientific users
  • Ability to quickly learn and apply complex domain knowledge
  • Experience owning components across releases and contributing to design and mentoring is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Soft Skills
  • Ability to work independently with strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Strong focus on quality and pride in delivering results

About Us:
CAMECA is a world leader in the design and manufacture of scientific instruments for elemental and isotopic microanalysis. CAMECA is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., with offices located in Paris, France, and Madison, WI. CAMECA is committed to continuously broadening our product offerings and expanding the range of applications each instrument and technique can address through sustained, long-term R&D investments and close collaborations with leading academic research units. Today, our products serve a broad range of laboratory and process control applications in end markets that include semiconductor, nanoscience, environment, geology, nuclear, and material sciences.
For more information, visit www.ametek.com/ and www.cameca.com/
Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 115,000
Salary Maximum: 155,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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