Senior Software Developer

Emerson•Round Rock, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a Software Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and building technology that makes a real-world impact? Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. We are looking for innovative, entrepreneurial engineers who are passionate about their craft and committed to continuous growth. Based in Austin, Texas, you will join a collaborative, diverse community and work as an integral member of a cross-functional Agile team focused on the development of Emerson's PACSystems technologies. PACSystems is trusted by leading companies across discrete and hybrid manufacturing industries to safely and reliably control critical processes. In this role, you will be focused on the client-side software that engineers and operators rely on every day, building applications used to configure, program, visualize, and manage PACSystems controllers and automation solutions. Your work will directly shape the experience of the engineers and operators who depend on these tools in demanding industrial environments. You will contribute to the design and development of next-generation PACSystems software capabilities. Our team embraces modern development practices, including AI-assisted and spec-driven development methodologies, where structured specifications and intelligent tooling are used to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and reduce ambiguity. We are actively investing in these approaches and are looking for developers who are curious about and energized by what AI-enabled workflows can unlock in industrial software development. You will be part of an organization led by leaders who are deeply committed to technical excellence, Agile principles, and building an environment where engineers do their best work. If you are looking for a role that is technically challenging, forward-thinking, and built to have lasting real-world impact, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM discipline with 7+ years of relevant software development experience, OR Master's degree in a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience
Proven experience designing and developing client-side software applications using JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, or similar languages
Experience integrating with or interfacing against real-time systems, embedded controllers, or industrial communication protocols
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing desktop or web applications in industrial or automation software environments
Familiarity with real-time operating systems (LinuxRT or similar), or a working understanding of how real-time system constraints influence client-side software design
Experience with AI-assisted and spec-driven development workflows, including the use of structured specification languages such as OpenAPI, Protobuf, GraphQL schemas, or JSON Schema to drive code generation, validation, and AI-assisted implementation
Experience with interface definition languages (IDLs), gRPC, or contract-first design approaches for bridging client applications and real-time back-end systems
Proficiency in TypeScript, Python, C#, or C++ within spec-driven or AI-enabled development pipelines
Demonstrated experience working within Agile or SAFe delivery frameworks
Background in the process control or industrial automation industry

Responsibilities

Foster a creative atmosphere, review and provide detailed feedback on peers' design and code, and actively participate in Agile activities such as sprint planning and retrospectives.
Engage in Hackathons, Tech Talks, and Communities of Practice with like-minded engineers.
Work closely with product managers and subject matter experts in industrial automation to deeply understand domain requirements and translate complex domain knowledge into precise, actionable software specifications.
Author and refine structured software specifications using modern spec-driven approaches.
Develop software using the latest tools, frameworks, and AI-assisted development workflows.
Apply spec-driven methodologies to accelerate delivery, improve quality, and reduce ambiguity.
Debug and validate software on both unreleased products and issues encountered in the field.
Help the scrum team continuously improve its processes, tools, and ways of working, including the adoption and refinement of AI-enabled development practices.
Stay current on emerging technologies, AI development tooling, and spec-driven methodologies, and actively look for ways to apply them to real problems.
Take time to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and define the problem before diving into solutions.
Make learning a continuous priority.
Engage in collaborative planning, support your teammates' growth, and hold yourself and others accountable to delivering results.