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Software Engineer Lead – Engineering Simulation Group at Datacor, Inc.
Remote, USFull-timeRemoteDevelopmentPosted 4 months ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">About Us:</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Datacor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> is the leading provider of software solutions, including ERP, CRM, Asset Tracking, Simulation and Formulation, to the process manufacturing space. We are on a mission to better equip the industry with software solutions and move it forward by building thoughtful, intuitive products that solve our </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">customers’</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> most difficult problems.</span></span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">We are passionate about serving our customers and helping them use data as a competitive advantage. Our customers make products that extend and sustain lives by sanitizing, fertilizing, beautifying, cleaning, and recycling the world we live in. We at </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Datacor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> help our customers make those products you use every day more safely, cost effectively and more efficiently through our technology platforms and applications.</span></span></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">The Role</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Software Engineer Lead to join the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Datacor</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> Software Engineering Group (DESG). In this role, you provide technical leadership across core platform subsystems for one of our engineering simulation products. You guide architectural decisions, champion modern software practices, lead delivery of complex features, support high-quality engineering execution, and advance the long-term health of the codebase. You operate with significant autonomy, mentor other engineers, and serve as a trusted expert in your domain.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">You will work with the CHEMCAD team (formerly </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Chemstations</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">). Our process simulation software allows chemical engineers to enhance design, analysis, and operational capabilities and improve business outcomes across various industries.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Responsibilities:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Architecture & Modernization</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Shape architecture for platform subsystems (databases, calculation engines, UI frameworks, file systems, APIs, licensing)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Evaluate design options, identify tradeoffs, and ensure long-term performance, scalability, security, and maintainability</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Drive consistency in design patterns and engineering standards across the codebase</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Execution & Delivery</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Own technical delivery of features from design through release</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Translate business and product requirements into clear technical specifications</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Lead investigations of complex bugs, performance issues, and cross-module interactions</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Quality & Support</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Conduct code reviews and coach engineers on writing maintainable and scalable code</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Partner with QA on test strategies and provide technical analysis during triage</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Serve as an escalation point for Support on advanced technical issues</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Provide technical input during roadmap planning and raise technical debt concerns</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Collaborate on QA automation efforts and CI/CD pipeline improvements</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Document designs and share knowledge across the team</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">Qualifications:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Required</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">5+ years of experience in desktop software development</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or later)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio (2019 or later)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience working in large, legacy codebases with established patterns</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for complex, multi-module systems</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Effective communication of technical concepts to P</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">roduct Manager</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, QA, Support, and engineering peers</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Preferred</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience designing or consolidating multiple API interfaces (e.g., COM, OPC, VBA, REST) into unified, technology-agnostic APIs</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">U</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">nderstanding of COM, including interfaces, IDL, COM DLLs, and registration</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Familiarity with OPC interfaces in automation, simulation, or digital twin environments, including modern integrations such as MQTT</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience with structured data formats used in integrations (e.g., XML, JSON)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQLite, ODBC), including schema design, data access patterns, and advanced storage approaches (e.g., virtual file systems, BLOB-based persistence)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience using general-purpose scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation, build tooling, or data operations</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience working with large, multi-component </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">build </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">systems and automation</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Experience with modern licensing platforms (e.g., </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Zentitle</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">FlexNet</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">, Sentinel)</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">U</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">nderstanding of Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) for Windows UI development</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="7" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Understanding of Windows system administration and desktop deployment</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"> </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>EOE Statement:</strong></p>
<p>Datacor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. </p>
<p><strong>Use of AI During Interviews: </strong></p>
<p>At Datacor, we value thoughtful problem-solving and authentic perspectives. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, we ask that candidates do not use generative AI tools or outside assistance during live interviews unless explicitly stated otherwise. We're interested in hearing your experience, your approach, and how you think through challenges. </p>
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