Senior Software Engineer – Integrated Systems

• Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related major is required
• Experience: 6+ years of hands-on coding experience, with a minimum of 4 years working primarily in Python and solid background with a statically typed, compiled language such as C++ (C++17 preferred), C#, Java, or Go.
• Distributed Systems: Strong production experience with one or more distributed messaging platforms such as gRPC, ZeroMQ, MQTT, OMG DDS, Kafka, and REST APIs (required)
• Messaging Patterns: Solid working knowledge of asynchronous communication patterns such as Publish/Subscribe. Familiarity with interface definition standards such as ProtoBuf, Apache Avro, and/or JSON Schema.
• Concurrency: Hands-on experience designing and building applications using multithreading, multiprocessing, and coroutines (asyncio)
• Linux: Strong experience with UNIX/Linux systems, including service integration and package management (Debian/Ubuntu preferred)
• Database Systems: Experience with relational databases like Postgres and SQLite, non-relational databases like MongoDB, and Timeseries databases like Influx and TimescaleDB.
• Problem Solving: Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to independently debug complex issues and propose effective solutions
• Tooling: Proficiency with software engineering workflows using tools such as Git (GitHub/GitLab), JIRA, and Confluence. Familiarity with build systems such as (depending on language): GNU Make, PyBuild, Hatchling, UV, Pants, CMake. Hands-on experience writing unit tests using frameworks such as PyTest or GTest.

• Backend Frameworks: Experience using Python Flask/FastAPI/aiohttp, SQLAlchemy, and Celery
• DevOps & Orchestration: Working knowledge of Docker-based containers, Docker and Linux services, and Kubernetes-based orchestration systems

The base salary range for this full-time position is $160K to $180K.

Our total compensation package includes base salary, bonus eligibility, and equity.

Your base salary range and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy.

Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more.

Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability.

Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@picarro.com for assistance.