Senior System Software Engineer

Posted:
1/14/2026, 4:59:26 AM

Location(s):
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States ⋅ Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Join Rockwell Automation as a Senior Software Engineer and help shape the future of industrial automation. You'll develop software solutions that power advanced control systems and connected technologies. You'll work on everything from architectural design to integration, leveraging modern web technologies, object-oriented programming, and cloud platforms to deliver innovative, reliable products. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges, delivering reliable, scalable software systems, and exploring new possibilities, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative environment.

You will work a hybrid schedule at an office in either Mayfield Heights, OH or Eden Prairie, MN, and will report to the Software Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Gather and document feature requirements; contribute to architecture and system design.
  • Estimate and plan designs considering trade-offs in speed, cost, and reliability.
  • Develop, document, and maintain code following established processes.
  • Create and automate unit and functional tests; debug and resolve issues.
  • Integrate components and subsystems into complete solutions.
  • Participate in design/code/test reviews and ensure quality standards.
  • Provide technical leadership for small to mid-sized teams and mentor peers.
  • Maintain software subsystems and deliver accurate work estimates and status updates.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies; research and propose innovative solutions.
  • Drive improvements in development practices, tools, and methodologies.
  • Communicate design concepts clearly and learn complex control system principles.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

  • 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.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

  • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • Experience with the Industrial Automation industry and motion control.
  • Working experience on web development technologies (HTML/CSS, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript, Cloud technology).
  • Understanding of object-oriented design and working experience on any one of the object-oriented programming languages (C++/C#/JAVA/Python).
  • Embedded software experience.

What We Offer:

  • 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.
  • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.