Senior Software Engineer - Python​/Rust

Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join our R&D team to design and develop innovative software solutions for Rockwell Automation's control systems. This role involves the full software development lifecycle, contributing to a platform that drives customer success. You will help build and scale Python-based system test automation and test infrastructure, accelerating system validation through modern tooling and AI‑assisted workflows.

Over time, you will also have the opportunity to work with a Rust codebase while delivering near‑term impact through system test automation and developer productivity improvements. The role is collaborative, dynamic, and offers growth and impact opportunities.

This position will operate on a hybrid schedule at our Mayfield Heights, OH or Mequon, WI office and will report to the Manager, Software Engineering.

• Design and implement Python‑based system/integration test automation (test harnesses, frameworks, utilities) to improve coverage, reliability, and repeatability.
• Apply modern techniques, including AI‑assisted approaches, to accelerate testing such as test generation support, failure evaluation/summarization, log analysis, and reduction of flaky tests.
• Partner with developers and systems engineers to improve testability, observability, and diagnosability of the overall system.
• Grow into contributing to the Rust codebase over time (bug fixes, diagnostics, maintainability improvements, and features), based on team priorities and interest.
• Contribute to architectural and system design, balancing requirements, speed, cost, and reliability.
• Develop, document, and test code following established processes; debug and resolve issues across subsystems.
• Participate in reviews of designs, code, test cases, and documentation.
• Provide clear work estimates and status updates; communicate priorities effectively.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share knowledge within the team.
• Explore new tools and standards; serve as a resource in areas of expertise.
• Drive improvements in development practices and tools.
• Communicate design concepts clearly and learn complex control system principles.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment built on respect, openness, and teamwork.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Typically requires 5+ years of related experience in a software product development environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of engineering tools necessary for successful performance of the essential functions of this job description.
• Proven application in at least two of the following languages:
  Python, Rust, C#, Type Script/JavaScript, C++.
• Proven application of data structures and algorithms.
• Proven application of object‑oriented designs.
• Knowledge of multithreading, concurrent system, real‑time systems, industrial automation, and simulation systems.
• Experience with modern database technologies and query languages.
• Working knowledge of Rust programming language.
• Working knowledge of Dev Ops processes.
• Working knowledge of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure technology or related system.

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
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