Software Engineer Independent Contractor Jobs in Rochester, NY

Rochester, New York Full Time

Impossible Objects is a rapidly growing organization in the dynamic and exciting 3D printing / additive manufacturing industry. We're influencing change and challenging the ways in which companies manufacture products. Our award winning CBAM technology is cutting-edge, unique and focuses on producing high-performance composite parts at high speeds. Our technology is suited for a wide variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, medical products, consumer electronics and more.

Because of our continued growth, we are looking to expand our team with a software engineering position. You will be joining a diverse group of individuals who have an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for challenging the status quo.

As a Software Engineer your primary responsibility is to create software solutions for Impossible Objects' products and internal systems. You will be responsible for working with the engineering team to help maintain, design, develop and test software applications and database-driven information systems.

Technical prowess, teamwork and strong communications are key components for long-term growth and success. This is a position where you will be challenged to create new processes and improve upon existing ones in order to shape our product direction and advance a technology that is disrupting the manufacturing industry.

• Lead requirements meetings for software design projects
• Develop product and subsystem design and performance specifications based on product requirements
• Complete all phases of software design projects
• Identify issues, make recommendations, and carry out changes for resolving complex problems
• Make modifications to or upgrade existing software products
• Develop and test software on prototypes, subsystems, and end product
• Prepare product reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Enhance and improve existing technologies to apply to new solutions
• Make recommendations to immediate team to enhance performance and improve product quality
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Provide complete end to end documentation for product design and engineering change orders
• Edit user documentation in regards to operating system
• Document, execute, and report on test plans to ensure software solutions are robust and meet all requirements
• Review software test results and bug reports, performs root cause analysis. Resolve highly complex technical issues
• Develop positive relationships with other company functions involved in the design, test, and implementation processes
• Work effectively with cross functional team in the development of new products and resolving issues
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies

• Bachelor or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
• 5+ years related experience in software design, development and testing
• Proficient in Python
• Proficient in Windows-based office applications including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience using modern software development methodologies and tools, such as version control, test frameworks and issue trackers
• Ability to prototype and test designs
• Ability to focus on detail while prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to apply an analytic, data driven approach to engineering work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses dependability, integrity and the ability to work independently or on a multidisciplinary team

• Experience with 2D/3D computer graphics, image processing, and linear algebra
• Experience developing and debugging embedded software for control of mechatronics
• Experience with 3D printing software and processes
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases
• Programming skills in C, OpenCV, Flask and Qt