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An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Senior / Staff Software Engineer !! Location: Eden Prairie, MN Job ID: 50467 We’re looking for a strong software engineer who may align at either the Senior Software Engineer or Staff Software Engineer level, depending on experience, technical depth, and scope of ownership. This role will contribute to the research, development, maintenance, enhancement, and customization of platform software solutions — including printer drivers and developer SDKs — that power HID’s Secure Issuance FARGO printers and laminators. Who are we? HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo Secure Issuance (SI): Secure Issuance, part of HID Global, offers the world’s broadest and most sophisticated portfolio of card printers, laser engravers, encoders and software. For more than 25 years, organizations across a variety of industries — from enterprise corporations and government agencies to financial institutions and universities — have relied on HID Global Secure Issuance for the custom personalization and issuance of secure identity credentials and financial cards. With a history of pioneering patented technologies and expertise, business integrity and long-standing customer confidence, HID Global is a global leader in secure card issuance innovation. As our Staff Software Engineer, you’ll support HID’s success by: Analyzing and evaluating platform software solutions requirements; collaborating with colleagues and customers to gather and define product requirements Assisting in product design and architecture development Designing, developing and maintaining platform software solutions to satisfy documented requirements Facilitating and assisting in the task estimation process Working and communicating in a cross-functional team environment comprised of firmware engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, quality assurance engineers, product line managers, and customer support representatives, etc. Investigating and analyzing reported defects to resolve them in a timely manner Proactively providing status, raising issues, and communicating necessary information to appropriate team members on a regular basis Preparing, presenting, and participating in technical discussions and code reviews Contributing to the continued development of processes to improve the efficiency and quality of development projects; assist in formulating standards and development practices to improve our development processes Working with all departments to continuously improve product, process, workflow, and customer experience Making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of new processes and tools Consult with other engineers to evaluate interfaces between platform software solutions, embedded solutions and hardware and operational & performance requirements of the overall system Your Experience and Background include: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 4+ years of related software engineering experience, with level alignment based on experience, technical depth, and scope of ownership. Senior-level candidates will bring 4 to 7 years of experience. Staff-level candidates will bring 7+ years of experience with demonstrated technical ownership, design or architecture influence, and/or mentoring experience. Experience with platform software solutions development using object-oriented programming languages such as C, C++, or C#. Familiarity with Windows API, DevExpress, and XML is a plus Linux experience is a definite plus Working with USB and/or Ethernet devices beneficial Working knowledge of source code management and configuration (Git) Jenkins familiarity is a plus Strong understanding of development processes, principles and objectives Experience in development through the entire life-cycle including design, architecture, and implementation Experience with implementation of security protocols and secure implementation of cryptographic techniques, and the documentation of the security aspects of system design and implementation is highly desired Proven analytical, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both a technical and non-technical audience; comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Interested in the challenge, excitement, and responsibility of a fast-paced, growth environment; desire and ability to learn and apply new skills and technologies quickly Experience with working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environment Must be able to perform troubleshooting, development work in a consistent and logical manner Highly motivated, results-oriented, self-starter Ability to effectively balance personal and professional life Ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally and in writing Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, etc. Utilizes active listening skills during customer (internal and external) interactions Follows through in a timely manner on expectations which have been agreed upon and set Applies experience to anticipate customer needs and desires and influence world-class solutions Uncompromising when it comes to developing and providing nothing but quality solutions Experience with Agile methodologies; JIRA experience a plus Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired What we can offer you: Competitive salary and rewards package Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds Why apply? Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply. Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers. Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted. The wage range for this role considers a broad scope of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range does not account for geographic differentials based on the location where the position may be filled. At HID, it is uncommon for individuals to be
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