Software Engineer

Gentex Corporation is a globally recognized leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced personal protection and situational awareness solutions. The Software Development Engineer will serve as a key architect in defining and executing the department's software development roadmap, leading the integration and implementation of complex software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the company's organizational structure, product lines, and strategic objectives
• Adhere to company protocols related to security, safety, quality management systems, and professional etiquette
• Lead and contribute to new product development projects under the guidance of department directors and program managers
• Set up and maintain essential tools, environments, and workflows to facilitate efficient product design and development
• Educate and mentor team members on new systems, tools, and best practices to ensure cohesive team growth
• Document all design efforts, code, and processes in accordance with company standards and facilitate smooth release cycles
• Develop and refine internal processes to optimize the software development lifecycle
• Design and execute prototype verification tests, creating detailed test plans and reports for validation purposes
• Perform comprehensive testing of all developed solutions, analyzing results, and implementing necessary improvements
• Prepare clear, detailed engineering reports documenting test outcomes, design decisions, and project status updates

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university
• At least five years of professional experience in software development, particularly in open-source contributions and production environments
• Extensive hands-on experience with timing-critical control systems, GUI/UX design, embedded Linux, network configurations, kernel modifications, and full-stack web deployment
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and JavaScript
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and application deployment tools
• Demonstrate a strong results-driven leadership style
• Proven track record of making critical design decisions and working with unfamiliar technologies to solve complex problems
• Additional skills in embedded development with FreeRTOS, STM32 microcontrollers, Linux kernel, and network security