Software Development Engineer

About the Role

Musco’s Information Technology team has an opening for a Software Development Engineer at our Denver office. This is a fully on‑site position that requires regular attendance at the Denver office location.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of C++ development experience
• Experience with databases, 3D modeling/visualization, and development tools such as Visual Studio
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Ruby or Python) preferred
• Knowledge of lighting calculations and key lighting metrics preferred
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17) and object‑oriented design principles
• Ability to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high‑quality C++ applications (Windows environment)
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle (requirements gathering through maintenance)
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an innovative, team‑oriented mindset
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion and confidentiality

• Occasional travel to other Musco locations
• Familiarity with Musco solutions is a plus

• Write, test, and debug computer software
• Work with continuous integration tools (e.g. Azure Dev Ops, Gitlab)
• Participate in issue grooming, code reviews, specification writing and maintenance, and work estimation
• Implement robust unit testing strategies to ensure code quality and prevent regressions
• Willingness to work with legacy systems and code
• Access and report data as necessary
• Assist in the development of project schedules
  
  Ensure installed software systems are properly maintained
• Provide timely end‑user support as needed

Estimated Salary range: $80,000-$120,000 USD