Windows Software Engineer

Acara Solutions is seeking a Windows Software Engineer for our client in Canonsburg, PA.

• This position will involve designing, developing, testing, integrating, and configuring software applications and components and engineering expertise in diagnostics/debugging issues in existing code.
• You will collaborate across the functional teams to resolve issues and recommend solutions to ensure that your software and the system meet the requirements for deployment and the performance needed.
• In addition, this position will need software development documentation, including developing test plans, design documentation, and maintaining design requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Science or Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with one/more of the following:
  1. Embedded C/C++
  2. Object Oriented Development.
  3. National Instruments Lab Windows/CVI software/MATLAB/Coder/Compiler/MEX.
  4. Windows/Visual Studio.
  5. SQL/SQL Server or relational database experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience participating in technical architecture decisions for complex products.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with Windows kernel-level debugging and diagnostics using tools such as Windows DDK WinDBG.
• Minimum of 5 years experience developing, testing, and debugging software for Windows OS using Visual Studio IDE and Windows SDK.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with DevOps concepts such as:
  1. Implementing Version Control and standing-up branching strategies.
  2. Automating processes for build, test, and deploy.
  3. Applied experience with agile/lean principles in software development.

• Master's Degree.
• Proficiency with utilizing essential lab equipment like Oscilloscopes, DMMs, Spectrum Analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Proficiency with different communication protocols like GPIB, RS232, and SPI.
• Experience interfacing and integrating hardware devices, control, sim/stim, and data acquisition, specifically with National Instruments Hardware like PXI, CRIO, and CDAQ.
• Comfortable implementing ideas from scratch, owning major application features, and taking responsibility for their maintenance and improvement over time.
• A significant Windows application development architecture expertise (Win32 apps, WPF apps, WinUI 3 apps).
• Deep understanding of software design patterns such as MVVM and MVP.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Windows Low-Level Systems development and API.
• Compiling and assessing user feedback to improve software performance.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.