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Pentangle Tech

SOFTWARE ENGINEER...

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Automotive Systems Location: Milwaukee, WI Duration: Long Term ... Lead and participate in software design and code reviews. * Integration of software modules ...

Winaxis

Software Engineer

Pleasant Prairie, WI · On-site

... and lead development teams as needed. - Perform other related duties as assigned within the scope of software engineering. Required Qualifications and Experience: - Bachelor's degree in Computer ...

Acrisure

Software Engineer I

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

Software Engineer I Grand Rapids, MI / Uniondale, NY/ Austin, TX / Atlanta, GA (Onsite 4 days per ... Engineering Team Lead * Works with: Engineers on the team, Delivery Lead, underwriting/business ...

TechFlow, Inc.

WI · On-site

$110 - $150/hr

TechFlow is seeking an experienced Senior Software Architect / Lead Software Engineer to support a mission-critical DoD software development and modernization program in Montgomery, AL. This program ...

Acrisure

Software Engineer II

Stevens Point, WI

$94K - $129K/yr

Software Engineer II Grand Rapids, MI / Uniondale, NY/ Austin, TX / Atlanta, GA (Onsite 4 days per ... Reports to: Engineering Team Lead. Works with: Engineers on the team, the Delivery Lead ...

Socket.dev

Software Engineer III

Madison, WI · On-site

$147 - $211/hr

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of ... Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead software engineer in Wisconsin is $147,255.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,100.00 and $170,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Software Engineer

Primus Software Corporation

Waukesha, WI • On-site

$122K - $161K/yr

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Job description

Hello Professionals,

We are hiring for Software Engineer for our client.

Please, go through the job description and let us know if you would like to apply.

Location: Waukesha, WI (Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months

Exp: 6 12 yrs

Position: Senior Software Engineer - Linux OS / Scripting / Compute / C++ / Python

Key Skills: Python, C++, Compute, Linux OS, Packaging, Scripting

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast-paced agile scrum team, and agile development environment using the latest software development technologies and infrastructure.
  • Work with a cross functional team of engineers, scientists, and applications experts to translate high level MR compute needs that demand new computer capabilities into component-level requirements.
  • Plan and perform integration activities at component, sub-system, and system levels. Document designs and verification activities; perform component & subsystem level verifications, participate in system level verifications and validations as necessary.
  • Keep abreast of Linux Service Pack releases, recommend adoption and do the adoption.
  • Assist in hardware selection for EoL replacement of alternative modules and for Next Gen HW
  • Be interface to root case issues with OS partners (SUSE), FW and HW teams.
  • Facilitate performance issues triage and resolution when spanning HW, FW and OS modules or settings.
  • Augment OS RPM packaging and install scripts.
  • Do Diags development augmenting what comes from IHV and/or ISV.
  • Implementing Security and Serviceability changes at Compute layer.
  • Test automation development for Diags/ SW packages/Linux SP releases.
  • Understand research and industry trends in Compute, containers, virtual machines, cyber security, Linux OS and packing technologies.
  • Work with product line leaders and architects to develop multi generation software technology plans.
  • Drive increased efficiency across the teams, eliminating duplication, leveraging product and technology reuse.
  • Support process improvements which guide the development, sustaining & support activities
  • Understand performance parameters and assess application performance.
  • Proactively share information across the team, to the right audience with the appropriate level of detail and timeliness


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with minimum years of experience 6+ years
  • Experience with object oriented and modular Linux OS programming and maintaining infrastructure on X86 systems.
  • Experience in Linux software packaging, install technologies and various scripting tools such as Bash, Python
  • Working knowledge in configuration management tools such as Git

Desired Technical Expertise

  • Master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
  • Demonstrated expertise with Linux Service Packs adoption, security patch installation.
  • Experience with automated test suites infrastructure - test case development, automation, and continuous integration.
  • Familiarity with C++ and Python IDEs (Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, CLion, PyCharm)
  • Familiarity with scripting and C++ programming with Object oriented programing concepts applied in a production software environment.
  • Experience with Cyber security tools, pen testing, vulnerabilities diagnosis and delivering software fixes.
  • Experience with High Performance Compute or GPU technologies.
  • Experience with GPU, Drivers, BIOS, networking, DevOps concepts, software and tools

Personal Attributes

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective teaming and problem-solving abilities.
  • Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit.
  • Collaborative software development experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective teaming and problem-solving abilities.
  • Persists to completion, especially in the face of overwhelming odds and setbacks. Pushes self for results; pushes others for results through team spirit.
  • Collaborative software development experience

Thanks and Regards

Rounik Raj

Lead Recruiter

Direct: 678-747-0065

Email: Rounik.Raj@primussoft.com

3061 Peachtree Industrial Blvd|Duluth, GA-30097