Sustaining Software Engineer II
Description
Sustaining Software Engineer II
Summary
Independently develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software supporting manufacturing processes and test systems. Contribute to resolving production issues, improving system reliability, and supporting new product introductions with limited supervision.
Essential Functions
- Develop and maintain software applications for manufacturing and test systems, implementing enhancements and resolving defects
- Independently troubleshoot and resolve software-related production and line issues
- Design, develop, and maintain test software, scripts, and automation to support NPI and production validation
- Execute and analyze SQL queries, logs, and system data to diagnose issues and drive resolution
- Participate in and contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Deploy, configure, and validate production software systems with minimal supervision
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to resolve integrated system issues
Additional Responsibilities
- Document system behavior, known issues, and resolutions to support team knowledge and scalability
- Support and improve test fixtures, server environments, and networking/database integrations
- Maintain and enhance existing applications and automation tools for performance and reliability
- Assist in identifying recurring issues and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions
Qualifications / Prior Experience / Competencies
- 2–5 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, or Ruby)
- Working knowledge of SQL and database design/interaction preferred
- Experience with debugging, logging, and troubleshooting in production environments preferred
- Familiarity with web frameworks (e.g., React, Ruby on Rails) and Linux preferred
- Ability to work independently in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Education/Certification
- B.S. in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar)
Job Qualifications
- New Hire Orientation
- Complete job training matrix which familiarizes the engineer with business processes and procedures, as well as department specific infrastructure and protocols
Candidates must reside within commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office. Relocation assistance is not available. Only local candidates will be considered
Compensation: 85,000 - 135,000 USD. While this salary range is a good faith and reasonable estimate, a candidate’s actual salary will be competitive based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience, within the range.
WHY SPECTRA?
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado, Spectra is an entrepreneurial, private company with more than 40 years of proven success preserving, protecting and defending the world’s data. Spectra offers a challenging, flexible and creative work environment. Our culture is one that drives personal opportunity and advancement and rewards high performance while maintaining a high-quality work-life balance. We offer a casual, hybrid work environment with ample opportunity to learn and grow within the company. Work out on your own or with our trainer at one of the on-campus gyms; grab lunch or snacks onsite or challenge the CEO to a game of pinball; and grow your career with peers who are second to none.
SPECTRA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Spectra is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we never discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected by applicable law
***Spectra Logic is committed to the practice and policies of equal employment opportunities in the recruitment, employment and promotion of all associates without regard to age 40 and over, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, status as protected veteran, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.