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Lead Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain distributed systems using event-driven ... software engineering experience. * 3+ years acting in a lead capacity * Strong experience ...

Lead Software Engineer - NIKE Inc., Beaverton, OR. Manage the coordination and overall integration ... computer systems to transform, organize, and model the data to draw conclusions and identify ...

If the idea of working on complex systems that process millions of messages per second and handle ... software engineering experience, including 2+ years leading or acting as a technical lead for a ...

If the idea of working on complex systems that process millions of messages per second and handle ... software engineering experience, including 2+ years leading or acting as a technical lead for a ...

... and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of ... Lead the technical development of a complex metrology system within a cross-disciplinary ...

... and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of ... Lead the technical development of a complex metrology system within a cross-disciplinary ...

... and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of ... Lead the technical development of a complex metrology system within a cross-disciplinary ...

... and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of ... Lead the technical development of a complex metrology system within a cross-disciplinary ...

... and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of ... Lead the technical development of a complex metrology system within a cross-disciplinary ...

Lead or support system integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing for PID solutions in live ... hardware and software). * Professional Network Certifications or similar experience (preferred)

Lead or support system integration, commissioning, and acceptance testing for PID solutions in live ... hardware and software). * Professional Network Certifications or similar experience (preferred)

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How much do lead software systems engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for lead software systems engineer in Portland, OR is $211,388.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $177,100.00 and $268,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Lead Software Systems Engineer do?

A Lead Software Systems Engineer is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of complex software systems. They lead a team of engineers, coordinate project tasks, and ensure that software solutions meet technical and business requirements. This role often involves architectural planning, code reviews, and collaborating with stakeholders to define system functionalities. They also mentor junior engineers and help establish best practices within the development team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lead Software Systems Engineer?

To thrive as a Lead Software Systems Engineer, you need deep expertise in software architecture, systems integration, and programming, usually backed by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), version control systems (Git), and frameworks for CI/CD, as well as certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, are highly valuable. Effective leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help guide teams and manage complex technical projects. These skills and qualities are crucial for delivering robust, scalable solutions and ensuring successful project outcomes in dynamic environments.

How does a Lead Software Systems Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during large-scale projects?

As a Lead Software Systems Engineer, you will frequently work alongside product managers, QA specialists, and infrastructure teams to ensure that complex software systems are designed, developed, and deployed efficiently. Effective communication and coordination are vital, as you'll often translate business requirements into technical specifications, facilitate design reviews, and help resolve integration challenges across diverse teams. Success in this role depends on your ability to foster collaboration, balance multiple priorities, and provide technical leadership that guides the team toward project milestones while maintaining system quality and scalability.
Infographic showing various Lead Software Systems Engineer job openings in Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $211,388 per year, or $101.6 per hour.

Software Systems Engineer

Hillsboro, OR โ€ข On-site

$188K - $223K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Software Systems Engineer


On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Software Systems Engineer for a contract opportunity in Hillsboro, Oregon.ย 


Software Systems Engineer Job Details


We are looking for a highly motivated Software Systems Engineer who is interested in working in a lean, Agile, entrepreneurial environment that will launch new products into new markets. You have worked within a rapidly growing enterprise software development team. You are impassioned about quality. You are analytical, organized, and can work without direct supervision. You strive for greater automation all the time, and look to make the process repeatable and high quality. You are hands-on with leading automation tools and frameworks, as well as popular languages for automation such as Python and bash. You can work in a team environment and foster cross-team collaboration. You must also possess strong verbal and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work in a demanding team-oriented environment.ย 


The Big Data team develops solutions that address the challenges of Big Data Analytics and Large-Scale Machine Learning. It is focused on delivering disruptive software and hardware technologies that will transform datacenter operations and improve user experience.ย 


  • As a Software System Engineer, you will work within the software development team to ensure the delivery of very high quality analytics software products. Your duties may include:ย 
  • Deploying and troubleshooting complex systems in a server lab environmentย 
  • Creating and executing scale and performance test casesย 
  • Identifying the root cause of the failures from logs and instrumentationย 
  • Develop very large datasets and write scale and performance testย 
  • Create automated deployment, scale and performance frameworks and/or tools, identifying and expand areas of automationย 
  • File bugs in the defect tracking system with appropriate level of information identify the source of problemsย 
  • Communicate quality issues and risks with the software development team and technical leadersย 


Software Systems Engineer Mandatory Skills


You must possess the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through relevant previous job and/or research experiences.ย 


Minimum Qualificationsย 

  • 3+ years of experience in deployment and performance testing of large-scale parallel and distributed systems (e.g., MapReduce frameworks, parallel databases, etc.)
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g. JMeter, Gatling, Load Runner, TestComplete, Selenium, Watir, etc.)
  • 3+ years experience with Linux command line tools and interfacesย 
  • 3+ years experience developing automated test harnesses, using scripting or high level languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Java, C#, etc.)ย 
  • 1 year of experience in verifying the accuracy, reliability, consistency and effectiveness of data (data quality) in NoSQL (Hadoop, MongoDB), relational (SQL) or graph (Neo4j, Titan) databasesย 
  • 1 year of experience with the design and implementation of NoSQL databases (Hadoop), graph and/or relational (SQL)
  • Strong understanding of Web technologies (Web Services [SOAP/REST], HTTP, Web sites), databases, and networkingย 


Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year of total experience in black box and white box testingย 
  • 1 year experience using test management and issue tracking tools (e.g., Test Director, Bugzilla, Team Track, JIRA, TFS, etc.)ย 
  • 1 year experience with advanced analytics algorithms (e.g., K-Means, Linear/Logistic Regressions)ย 
  • 1 year experience in iterative development (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Lean)
  • Experience working in a Continuous Integration environment


Software Systems Engineer Start Date


ASAP


Software Systems Engineer Assignment Length


19 Months


"Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties."

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.ย