Software Engineer I

**Mission of the Role** **This role will be working in-office at our Canton, MA location.** This role focuses on designing, developing, testing, and supporting software solutions across SICK products lifecycle. The Software Engineer I contributes to innovative development projects, collaborates with cross-functional global teams, and helps build high-quality applications aligned with SICK’s technology strategy. **Key Responsibilities** **Software Development** * Execute project‑assigned software development tasks while following SICK’s product development processes and ensuring compliance with all design control, quality, and regulatory requirements. * Support enhancements, maintenance, updates, and major and minor releases across the entire software product lifecycle. * Use prototypes, proofs of concept, and MVPs to test, refine, verify, and validate new ideas. * Collaborate with internal and external resources to ensure all project technical, cost, and schedule requirements are met. **Testing \& Quality Assurance** * Plan, develop, and execute tests to verify functionality, performance, and reliability of software. * Participate in code reviews, contributing constructive technical feedback. * Ensure secure coding practices and adherence to quality standards. **Cross-Functional Collaboration** * Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality teams to support business and technical requirements. * Assist in refining and interpreting technical requirements and user stories. * Communicate progress, risks, and technical decisions effectively. **Documentation \& Reporting** * Create and maintain technical documentation including specifications, test plans, correspondence, and reports. * Support release documentation and software change management. **Continuous Improvement \& Learning** * Develop working knowledge of SICK products, platforms, and development tools. * Stay current with emerging technologies and software engineering practices. * Contribute suggestions for product and process improvements. **Machine Vision, Algorithms \& Emerging Technologies** * Design, specify, and implement algorithms, machine learning approaches, and machine vision solutions for object detection, inspection, automation, classification, tracking, and prediction using SICK 2D and 3D cameras, scanners, and programmable devices. * Employ emerging technologies - including deep learning - to enhance system performance and capability. * Consult with internal partners to evaluate applications and identify high‑value use cases for machine vision integration. * Maintain current knowledge of hardware technologies, programming languages, and industry‑leading techniques. * Leverage existing hardware and software components to design scalable new products and solutions. * Perform full software engineering responsibilities including design, requirement analysis, estimation, and scheduling for machine‑vision‑related tasks. Perform other duties as may be assigned or required by management. **Key Qualifications** * Experience: 0\+ years of software development experience. * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience is required. * Position-specific Qualifications: + Strong problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and debugging skills. + Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns. + Experience with programming languages such as C\+\+, Python, or Lua. + Familiarity with Git version control, code review workflows, and issue‑tracking systems. + Familiarity with multithreading, multiprocessing, inter‑process communication, networking (IP protocols), and real‑time or distributed systems. + Basic understanding of web development fundamentals such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST/JSON, HTTP. Familiarity with front‑end frameworks. + Ability to generate simple user interface applications, prototypes, or internal tools using lightweight frameworks or UI libraries. + Ability to assess, integrate, and evaluate third‑party and open‑source software. + Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system efficiency and stability. + Experience developing machine vision or computer vision systems. + Familiarity with image processing concepts and modern CV algorithms, both classical and ML‑based. + Exposure to developing, training, or operationalizing deep learning or AI models. + Comfort using AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code to accelerate coding, testing, documentation, and learning. + Experience troubleshooting and improving system stability and efficiency. + Strong ability to articulate technical details, non-technical information, and project updates to cross‑functional partners. * Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required. * Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available. * General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available. * Travel: Be able to travel up to 5% of the time, including internationally; must have a valid passport. * Work Status: Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying and willing to undergo an employment background check. + Legally permitted to work in the United States. (*This position is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.) **Compensation** The base salary is one part of our Total Rewards package and is determined within a range. The starting base salary range for this position is listed below; the actual starting salary will be based on a variety of factors including experience, skill set, education, performance, licenses/certifications, business needs and other job-related factors, as permitted by law. * Starting Base Annual Salary Range: $70,150 - $106,106 * Bonus Eligibility: This role is not eligible for an annual bonus.