Senior Software Engineer - Warehouse Automation
Company: KION Group
Location: Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Salary: $120k - $180k per year
Type: Full-time
Posted: 2026-09-23
About this role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced software solutions in the material handling industry. This role requires technical leadership, deep expertise in Linux and C based software architecture as well as the ability to mentor junior engineers while delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions for automation and supply chain operations.
# We offer:
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of software applications for material handling systems.
- Architect scalable, high-performance software solutions that integrate with warehouse control systems (WCS), warehouse integration systems (WIS), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and software roadmaps.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers.
- Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high software quality standards.
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance software applications for reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Ensure robust software documentation, including architecture diagrams, user guides, and technical specifications.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in automation and material handling software solutions.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of professional software development experience.
- Strong expertise in programming languages such as C, C++, JavaScript within Linux (RHEL) server environments.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies for software development.
- Proficiency in version control systems such as Git.
- Strong background in database design and management (Oracle, Postgre...