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Datacor, Inc.

Software Engineer Lead – Engineering Simulation Group

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Lead architecture, design, and delivery of Windows desktop simulation software. Drive modernization, own feature delivery, resolve complex bugs and performance issues, mentor engineers, collaborate on QA/CI/CD, and document/share technical designs.
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About Us:

Datacor is the leading provider of software solutions, including ERP, CRM, Asset Tracking, Simulation and Formulation, to the process manufacturing space. We are on a mission to better equip the industry with software solutions and move it forward by building thoughtful, intuitive products that solve our customers’ most difficult problems.

We are passionate about serving our customers and helping them use data as a competitive advantage. Our customers make products that extend and sustain lives by sanitizing, fertilizing, beautifying, cleaning, and recycling the world we live in. We at Datacor help our customers make those products you use every day more safely, cost effectively and more efficiently through our technology platforms and applications.

Responsibilities:

Architecture & Modernization

  • Shape architecture for platform subsystems (databases, calculation engines, UI frameworks, file systems, APIs, licensing)
  • Evaluate design options, identify tradeoffs, and ensure long-term performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
  • Drive consistency in design patterns and engineering standards across the codebase

Execution & Delivery

  • Own technical delivery of features from design through release
  • Translate business and product requirements into clear technical specifications
  • Lead investigations of complex bugs, performance issues, and cross-module interactions

Quality & Support

  • Conduct code reviews and coach engineers on writing maintainable and scalable code
  • Partner with QA on test strategies and provide technical analysis during triage
  • Serve as an escalation point for Support on advanced technical issues

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

  • Provide technical input during roadmap planning and raise technical debt concerns
  • Collaborate on QA automation efforts and CI/CD pipeline improvements
  • Document designs and share knowledge across the team

Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in desktop software development
  • Proficiency in modern C++ (C++14 or later)
  • Experience developing Windows applications using Visual Studio (2019 or later)
  • Experience working in large, legacy codebases with established patterns
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills for complex, multi-module systems
  • Effective communication of technical concepts to Product Manager, QA, Support, and engineering peers

Preferred

  • Experience designing or consolidating multiple API interfaces (e.g., COM, OPC, VBA, REST) into unified, technology-agnostic APIs
  • Understanding of COM, including interfaces, IDL, COM DLLs, and registration
  • Familiarity with OPC interfaces in automation, simulation, or digital twin environments, including modern integrations such as MQTT
  • Experience with structured data formats used in integrations (e.g., XML, JSON)
  • Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQLite, ODBC), including schema design, data access patterns, and advanced storage approaches (e.g., virtual file systems, BLOB-based persistence)
  • Experience using general-purpose scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation, build tooling, or data operations
  • Experience working with large, multi-component build systems and automation
  • Experience with modern licensing platforms (e.g., Zentitle, FlexNet, Sentinel)
  • Understanding of Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) for Windows UI development
  • Understanding of Windows system administration and desktop deployment

EOE Statement:

Datacor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Use of AI During Interviews: 

At Datacor, we value thoughtful problem-solving and authentic perspectives. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation process, we ask that candidates do not use generative AI tools or outside assistance during live interviews unless explicitly stated otherwise. We're interested in hearing your experience, your approach, and how you think through challenges. 


Top Skills

Build Automation
C++ (C++14+)
Ci/Cd
Com
Flexnet
JSON
Mfc
Mqtt
Odbc
Opc
Powershell
Python
Rest
Sentinel
Sqlite
VBA
Visual Studio (2019+)
Windows
XML
Zentitle

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