Sr. Staff AI Server Manufacturing Software Test Developer

ZT Systems • Secaucus, NJ

75d • $138,000 - $184,000

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary Sr. Staff Software Developer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing test software development and infrastructure. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who has led cross-functional engineering teams and architected scalable, high-performance systems for enterprise server, storage, and networking products. You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, guiding software architecture decisions, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will possess deep domain expertise in manufacturing test systems and dashboard development, with a strong foundation in both hardware-level automation and full-stack software engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test software development (alternatively a Master's degree and 6+ years of experience).
• 3+ years in technical leadership or architect role.
• Proven expertise in Python, Linux, bash scripting.
• Hardware testing and automation.
• Full-stack development (front-end and back-end).
• RESTful API design and integration.
• Virtualization and networking technologies (VMware, SDN, BGP, ECMP).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, and agile methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in multi-site, multicultural environments.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AI integration in system applications.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture of manufacturing test software systems and infrastructure across L10 (server) and L11 (rack) levels.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, modular, and maintainable software solutions that integrate hardware testing, data analytics, and visualization.
• Establish coding standards, development workflows, and best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Oversee the development of automated test systems for hardware components (motherboards, CPUs, SSDs, NICs, GPUs, RAID cards).
• Architect and maintain robust test software platforms using Python, Linux, and bash scripting.
• Integrate hardware-level APIs (IPMI, Redfish) and stress tools (FIO, Linpack, ptugen) into test workflows.
• Guide the development of virtualized environments using VMware, PXE boot, DHCP, and nginx configurations.
• Lead the development of responsive dashboards and user interfaces using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).
• Architect back-end services and RESTful APIs using Python, Node.js, Java, or PHP.
• Ensure seamless integration between front-end components and back-end services, optimizing for performance and scalability.
• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide architectural guidance, and support career development.
• Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitLab), and automated testing.
• Partner with manufacturing, test, and failure analysis engineers to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards.
• Drive cross-site and cross-cultural collaboration to deliver consistent and high-quality solutions globally.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.
• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees