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What is the difference between Senior Staff Software Engineer Java vs Lead Software Engineer Java?

AspectSenior Staff Software Engineer JavaLead Software Engineer Java
ResponsibilitiesArchitecting solutions, mentoring, strategic technical decisionsLeading project teams, coordinating development efforts, ensuring delivery
ExperienceTypically 8+ years, deep technical expertiseTypically 6+ years, leadership in projects
FocusTechnical excellence, system design, long-term visionTeam management, project execution, stakeholder communication
Work EnvironmentCross-team collaboration, high-level architectureTeam leadership, project planning

While both roles require strong Java expertise and extensive experience, Senior Staff Software Engineers focus on strategic technical architecture and mentorship, whereas Lead Software Engineers emphasize project leadership and team coordination. The choice depends on whether you prefer a more technical or managerial role within Java development teams.

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Sr. Staff AI Server Manufacturing Software Test Developer

Sr. Staff AI Server Manufacturing Software Test Developer

ZT Systems

Secaucus, NJ • On-site

$55.25 - $73/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


ZT Systems rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 142 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Job Summary:
ZT Systems is a company that focuses on designing, building, and delivering impactful solutions for world-class customers. They are seeking a visionary Sr. Staff Software Developer to define the technical roadmap, guide software architecture decisions, and mentor engineering teams in manufacturing test software development and infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
• Define and drive the architecture of manufacturing test software systems and infrastructure across L10 (server) and L11 (rack) levels.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, modular, and maintainable software solutions that integrate hardware testing, data analytics, and visualization.
• Establish coding standards, development workflows, and best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Oversee the development of automated test systems for hardware components (motherboards, CPUs, SSDs, NICs, GPUs, RAID cards).
• Architect and maintain robust test software platforms using Python, Linux, and bash scripting.
• Integrate hardware-level APIs (IPMI, Redfish) and stress tools (FIO, Linpack, ptugen) into test workflows.
• Guide the development of virtualized environments using VMware, PXE boot, DHCP, and nginx configurations.
• Lead the development of responsive dashboards and user interfaces using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Architect back-end services and RESTful APIs using Python, Node.js, Java, or PHP.
• Ensure seamless integration between front-end components and back-end services, optimizing for performance and scalability.
• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide architectural guidance, and support career development.
• Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitLab), and automated testing.
• Partner with manufacturing, test, and failure analysis engineers to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards.
• Drive cross-site and cross-cultural collaboration to deliver consistent and high-quality solutions globally.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test software development (alternatively a Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience)
• 3+ years in technical leadership or architect role
• Proven expertise in: Python, Linux, bash scripting
• Hardware testing and automation
• Full-stack development (front-end and back-end)
• RESTful API design and integration
• Virtualization and networking technologies (VMware, SDN, BGP, ECMP)
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, and agile methodologies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in multi-site, multicultural environments
Preferred:
• Knowledge of AI integration in system applications is a plus
Company:
ZT Systems is a manufacturer of computer hardware products for cloud and telecom service providers. Founded in 1994, the company is headquartered in Secaucus, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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