Senior Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.
Herndon, VA

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to join our innovative team, taking ownership of critical line-of-business applications. As a senior member of the Engineering team, this position plays a key role in overseeing best-practice implementation across all phases of the software development lifecycle—from requirements gathering through deployment—ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability. You will also drive best practices in software development, database optimization, real-time communications, and mentor team members in adopting best-in-class development methodologies

Key responsibilities include:

  • Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of mission-critical business applications, ensuring robust software architecture and high-quality delivery.
  • Design and optimize SQL Server databases, including complex query optimization, stored procedures, indexing, transaction management, and implementing high-availability solutions.
  • Design, Develop and maintain TCP/IP socket-based communication systems with a focus on real-time data processing and secure asynchronous communication. These systems support the transmission of both structured data and bit-level or hexadecimal-encoded data, enabling efficient management of Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices.
  • Integrate, maintain, and optimize SMS gateway systems (SMPP, UCP/EMI protocols) to ensure reliable, high-throughput message processing.
  • Create, enhance, and maintain Windows desktop applications, focusing on performance optimization, multi-threading, and deployment automation.
  • Mentor junior developers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to strategic architectural decisions.
  • Implement best practices around code quality, testing, documentation, and continuous improvement processes.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 12+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 8 years focused on .NET/C#.
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including:
  • Complex query optimization
  • Database design and normalization
  • Performance tuning, indexing strategies
  • Transaction management and high-availability configurations
  • Strong background in network programming and secure communications:
  • TCP/IP protocols, socket programming, and asynchronous communication patterns
  • Proven experience with SMS gateway integration:
  • SMPP/UCP/EMI protocol implementation
  • Robust error handling and retry mechanisms
  • Multi-threaded development, Windows Services, application deployment, and updates
  • Strong understanding of software security practices, code quality, and software architecture
  • Proven ability to mentor teams and deliver technical leadership
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and an ownership mindset

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $165,000

Salary Maximum: $180,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

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Posted 2026-01-17

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