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Senior Software Development Engineer

Generac


Job Location:

Sussex, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years weve turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes strengthen businesses and build a more resilient efficient sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us



The Senior Software Development Engineer is a senior member of a team developing and testing power generation control systems that can be remotely controlled and monitored using web and mobile technology solutions. The Engineer III position will participate in planning and estimation of software development tasks and will provide technical guidance and mentoring to lessor experienced Engineers. The position will also be responsible for working with and providing guidance to tool sets used with our controllers in production.

Responsibilities

  • Design develop and maintain software solutions using C# JavaScript Angular Blazor and Linux-based technologies delivering scalable and reliable functionality.

  • Lead technical design decisions and solution architecture balancing business requirements technical standards cost and long-term maintainability.

  • Develop and support embedded server-based and network-connected systems used to monitor and control power generation products.

  • Build and enhance web mobile and API-based applications ensuring performance scalability interoperability and extensibility.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle including planning design reviews code reviews testing and release activities.

  • Mentor and develop engineers through technical guidance code reviews and best-practice coaching.

  • Provide technical support for customers dealers and field deployments as needed while staying current on emerging technologies and software engineering best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related discipline

  • 5 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in C# and JavaScript with experience developing complex integrated software applications.

  • Strong experience working in Linux environments including deployment troubleshooting and performance optimisation.

  • Experience developing software for or integrating with embedded Linux systems and multi-platform architectures.

  • Deep understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP Ethernet communications and client-server architectures.

  • Experience designing and supporting server-based applications and services in distributed environments.

  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues across application operating system and network layers while providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.

Great Reasons to work for us

  • Competitive Benefits: Health Dental Vision401kand many more

  • State-of-the-artfacility with an onsite gym walking trails cafĂ© freeparkingand manyemployeeactivities

  • Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees both current and retirees togather togetherand enjoy their time with their families and co-workers

  • Pride! When a storm strikes Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hitsmany employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production linewhile others go right intostorm-affected areas to repair generators

  • Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving company proudlyoffersa Volunteer Time Off programinvitingteam members toparticipateincharitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

  • We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions including our Fun Days.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


About Company

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Since 1959, Generac Power Systems has been committed to building the most reliable, durable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly generators and power equipment.

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