Senior Software Engineer - Hardware Integration

Kforce's client in Phoenix, AZ that is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop prototypes, proofs of concept (PoCs), and pilot-ready solutions that validate technical feasibility and accelerate decision-making. This Egineer will partner closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate emerging technologies and build solutions that may evolve into future production systems. The environment is highly collaborative and R&D-focused, emphasizing rapid iteration, innovation, and practical problem-solving. Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build prototype applications using C#, modern .NET, SQL Server, and Azure
• Develop APIs, integrations, and telemetry systems connecting software with hardware and external platforms
• Create cloud-native solutions leveraging Azure, Docker, containers, and Kubernetes
• Incorporate AI-assisted capabilities for automation, diagnostics, analytics, and decision support
• Integrate software with edge devices, sensors, and connected systems
• Support lab testing and real-world field validation efforts
• Build diagnostics, logging, and monitoring tools for testing and troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot issues across hardware, firmware, networking, and cloud environments
• Assist with deployment preparation and post-test analysis
• Define success criteria, testing frameworks, and evaluation metrics for prototypes
• Document architecture decisions, trade-offs, and technical recommendations
• Evaluate emerging technologies, including IoT, edge computing, AR, and advanced visualization tools
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies
• Mentor engineers and contribute to overall team capability
• Promote engineering best practices while balancing speed and experimentation
• Leverage AI tools to improve development velocity and documentation quality

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of software engineering experience delivering production or pilot-ready solutions
• Strong hands-on experience with C# and modern .NET technologies
• Experience building applications and integrations in Microsoft Azure
• Strong experience with SQL Server or other relational databases
• Experience developing prototypes, PoCs, or experimental systems
• Background integrating software with hardware, telemetry systems, or external platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills across distributed environments
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, Git, and automated testing
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills
• Should be comfortable working alongside hardware systems and solving cross-domain challenges

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with IoT, edge computing, or connected device ecosystems
• Background in robotics, industrial automation, transportation, aerospace, or similar environments
• Familiarity with device communication protocols and diagnostics
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures
• Exposure to event-driven systems, observability, and distributed architectures
• Experience supporting lab or field testing environments

What Success Looks Like:

• Builds prototypes and PoCs that clearly validate technical feasibility
• Creates repeatable testing frameworks and diagnostics tooling
• Produces clear architecture documentation and technical recommendations
• Strengthens engineering capability within a fast-paced R&D environment

Backgrounds candidates often come from:

• IoT or edge computing
• Robotics or autonomous systems
• Industrial automation
• Transportation or connected vehicle platforms
• Aerospace or defense
• Applied R&D or prototype engineering teams