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21 Ametek Software Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Principal Software Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$137K - $184K/yr

LKC Technologies is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to serve as the technical ... AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set ...

Embedded Software Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and support next-generation FPGA and RF ... AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set ...

Director, Software Engineering

Mount Prospect, IL · On-site

$251K/yr

The Director of Software Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for driving the ... Rauland, a division of AMETEK, is a business unit in the Measurement, Communications and ...

Director, Software Engineering

Mount Prospect, IL · On-site

$251K/yr

The Director of Software Engineering is a senior technology leader responsible for driving the ... Rauland, a division of AMETEK, is a business unit in the Measurement, Communications and ...

As the Senior Motor Design Engineer with AMETEK Rotron, you will provide critical support for the ... Software, magnetic FEA solver (Preferred) * Speed motor design software (Preferred) * Ansys Motor ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$102K - $133K/yr

AMETEK is a leading global provider of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical ... System level software/hardware integration * Designing high accuracy and low noise measurement ...

Travel to other AMETEK sites, vendors, or customers as required. * Other duties as assigned ... Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software a plus. * Proven ability to work productively with ...

AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US-based pioneer in the manufacturer of ... Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software is a plus. * Works independently with minimum supervision.

AMETEK is a leading global provider of differentiated electronic instruments and electromechanical ... Perform hardware, system-level, and software testing to support product development and ...

Proficient with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software and 2D drafting and mechanical design and MS Office ... AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set ...

Join AMETEK Power Instruments, an innovative leader in electronic instrumentation for the electric ... Ability to configure PC hardware/software for Ethernet and Serial communication Desired ...

Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred). * Strong problem-solving, analytical, and ... AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set ...

AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US-based pioneer in the manufacturer of ... Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software is a plus. * Works independently with minimum supervision.

We're expanding our software organization and seeking a Database Engineer to join our team who is ... Rauland, a division of AMETEK, is a business unit in the Measurement, Communications and ...

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Do workers at AMETEK get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
36% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Does AMETEK pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
34% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

At AMETEK, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
64% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from AMETEK affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at AMETEK?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at AMETEK worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
81% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Do AMETEK workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
58% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it for AMETEK workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at AMETEK?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
82% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do AMETEK managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
97% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Do jobs at AMETEK spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at AMETEK?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is a AMETEK job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Is working at AMETEK good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.

Do people at AMETEK feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
84% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at AMETEK get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at AMETEK?

Some people feel stressed out here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at AMETEK enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
34% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people at AMETEK recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at AMETEK?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at AMETEK?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 69% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do people think AMETEK’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
89% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how AMETEK is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Infographic showing various Software Engineer job openings at Ametek in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 7% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Principal Software Engineer

Ametek

Germantown, MD • On-site

$137K - $184K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


AMETEK rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 45 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

LKC Technologies is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to serve as the technical leader for all software development across the organization. In this onsite role in Germantown, Maryland, you will help lead the software architecture and development of a new medical technology platform while contributing to the continued evolution of the established RETeval® product portfolio.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with a proven track record designing and delivering complex embedded systems that acquire and process video data while generating highly accurate, deterministic control signals with microsecond-level timing requirements. This individual will be responsible for critical technology decisions, including selection of processors, image sensors, operating systems, software architecture, development tools, programming languages, and engineering processes.
You will partner with hardware, systems, clinical, quality, regulatory, and product teams to develop medical technologies from concept through commercialization and ongoing lifecycle support.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the senior software technical authority for LKC Technologies.
  • Lead technology decisions for embedded platforms, operating systems, development tools, software frameworks, and related infrastructure.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including hardware, optical, systems, clinical, quality, and regulatory.
  • Mentor software engineers and promote clear standards for design, documentation, testing, and code quality.
  • Lead the software architecture and development of a new, internet-connected, embedded medical device platform.
  • Evaluate and select processors, image sensors, operating systems, middleware, and development frameworks.
  • Design software solutions that capture, process, analyze, and manage image and video data.
  • Develop real-time control systems with precise timing requirements, including microsecond-level control or synchronization.
  • Establish software development infrastructure, including automated testing and deployment practices.
  • Support system design reviews, risk assessments, verification, validation, and regulatory support activities.
  • Architect secure connectivity solutions for connected devices.
  • Architect software licensing and software lifecycle management strategies.
  • Contribute to feature enhancements, performance improvements, system integration, and long-term maintainability for existing product platforms, including the RETeval device and associated manufacturing and analysis tools.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant experience developing embedded systems.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and delivering complex software products from concept through production.
  • Experience developing systems involving image acquisition, video processing, machine vision, or similar technologies.
  • Experience implementing real-time systems with precise timing requirements, including microsecond-scale control or synchronization.
  • Experience and proficiency in C/C++.
  • Strong understanding of embedded software architecture, debugging, optimization, and performance analysis.
  • Experience working closely with hardware engineering teams throughout product development.
  • Effective communication, collaboration, and technical mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing connected or cloud-enabled devices.
  • Experience with automated testing, continuous integration, and DevOps practices for embedded systems.
  • Medical device development experience, including familiarity with design controls, risk management, verification, validation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, industrial automation, or automotive systems.
  • Experience serving as a technical lead, principal engineer, or mentor to small engineering teams.

Compensation
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 190,000
Salary Maximum: 225,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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