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Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join our R&D team to design and develop innovative software solutions for Rockwell Automation's control systems. This role goes beyond programming-you'll work with the full software development lifecycle, seeing the bigger system picture and contributing to platform that drives customer success. You'll help build and scale Python-based system test automation and test infrastructure, accelerating system validation through modern tooling and AI-assisted test and triage workflows. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to learn and contribute to a Rust-based codebase over time, while delivering near-term impact through system test automation and developer productivity improvements. We're looking for a creative, technical engineer who thrives in a dynamic setting with opportunities for growth and impact.

This role will have a hybrid schedule at our Mayfield Heights, OH or Mequon, WI office and will report to the Manager, Software Engineering.

• Design and implement Python-based system/integration test automation (test harnesses, frameworks, utilities) to improve coverage, reliability, and repeatability.
• Apply modern techniques (including AI-assisted approaches) to accelerate testing, such as test generation support, failure evaluation/summarization, log analysis, and reduction of flaky tests.
• Partner with developers and systems engineers to improve testability, observability, and diagnosability of the overall system.
• Grow into contributing to the Rust codebase over time (bug fixes, diagnostics, maintainability improvements, and features), based on team priorities and interest.
• Contribute to architectural and system design, balancing requirements, speed, cost, and reliability.
• Develop, document, and test code following established processes; debug and resolve issues across subsystems.
• Participate in reviews of designs, code, test cases, and documentation.
• Provide clear work estimates and status updates; communicate priorities effectively.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share knowledge within the team.
• Explore new tools and standards; serve as a resource in areas of expertise.
• Drive improvements in development practices and tools.
• Communicate design concepts clearly and learn complex control system principles.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment built on respect, openness, and teamwork.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience in a software product development environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of engineering tools necessary for successful performance of the essential functions of this job description.
• Proven application in at least two of the following languages Python, Rust, C#, TypeScript/JavaScript, C++.
• Proven application of data structures and algorithms.
• Proven application of object-oriented designs.
• Knowledge of multithreading, concurrent system, real-time systems, industrial automation, and simulation systems.
• Experience with modern database technologies and query languages.
• Working knowledge of Rust programming language.
• Working knowledge of DevOps processes.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure technology or related system.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.