Senior Embedded Software Engineer IV 1

Job Summary

The Senior Software Engineer IV is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the architecture, development, and delivery of complex software systems on our products. This role demands deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage large-scale projects from conception through deployment. The Senior Software Engineer IV will lead initiatives that significantly impact on the company's product roadmap, mentor other engineers, and supervise a small team.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Expectations

Architect and develop embedded application-level software and firmware systems, ensuring alignment with product and business goals.

Own the full lifecycle of complex software and firmware projects, from requirements gathering to deployment and long-term support

Mentor and manage a small team of engineers, driving technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement

Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and firmware with hardware into development testbeds and released products

Implement robust testing frameworks and code quality standards to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance

Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that enhance system performance, scalability, and user experience

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for software and firmware systems, architecture, and development processes

Present technical strategies, project updates, and recommendations to senior leadership

Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for future software capabilities

Minimum Qualifications (Experience / Education)

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

10+ years experience in software development with proven leadership in complex projects

Proven track record of leading complex software and firmware projects from concept to market release

Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead technical teams

Competencies // Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's)

Mastery of C, C++, Python, Qt, Bash with deep expertise in Linux/UNIX environments

Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, device drivers, and hardware integration

Strategic mindset and technical leadership, able to align engineering decisions with long term product and business goals

Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with experience developing high performing teams and fostering innovation

Systems-level thinking, with ability to collaborate across disciplines and ensure seamless integration with hardware

Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Expertise in managing largescale software projects, including planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with scientific instruments

Background in physics, chemistry, or materials science

Expertise in cross platform development, bootloaders, device drivers, and automated testing frameworks

Montana Instruments

Montana Instruments is an industry-leading brand in cryostat solutions for physics research and low-temperature technology, enabling paradigm-shifting discoveries. This brand proudly supplies pioneers in the field with simple and efficient tools that are essential to their work. By making cold science simple, Montana Instruments pave the way for customers' paradigm-shifting quantum discoveries. All by offering high-precision electrical, optical and cryogenic products for quantum computing, quantum education, quantum networking and quantum materials research. The custom engineering team is ready to adapt solutions for specific needs. With cutting-edge software and strategic product development, Montana Instruments delivers tried and trusted results to customers around the world. Montana Instruments is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Company: Atlas Copco Group

Functional area: Engineering Location: US - United States City: Bozeman On-site/remote: On-Site Brand: Montana Instruments Company Name: Montana Instruments Date of Posting: January 13, 2026