Senior Software Developer

Emerson•Round Rock, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking innovative, entrepreneurial engineers for an exciting opportunity as a Senior Software Developer in Austin, Texas. You will join a collaborative, diverse, cross-functional Agile team focused on developing Emerson's PACSystems technologies. PACSystems is used by leading companies in discrete and hybrid manufacturing industries to control critical processes. In this role, you will focus on the client-side software that engineers and operators use daily to configure, program, visualize, and manage PACSystems controllers and automation solutions. Your work will directly impact the user experience of these tools in demanding industrial environments. You will contribute to the design and development of next-generation PACSystems software capabilities, embracing modern development practices like AI-assisted and spec-driven development. The team is actively investing in these approaches and seeks developers energized by AI-enabled workflows in industrial software development. You will be part of an organization led by leaders committed to technical excellence, Agile principles, and fostering an environment where engineers can do their best work. This role offers a technically challenging, forward-thinking opportunity with lasting real-world impact.

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.