Staff Software Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary Sr. Staff Software Developer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing test software development and infrastructure. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist who has led cross-functional engineering teams and architected scalable, high-performance systems for enterprise server, storage, and networking products.

You will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, guiding software architecture decisions, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will possess deep domain expertise in manufacturing test systems and dashboard development, with a strong foundation in both hardware-level automation and full-stack software engineering.

What You’ll Do:

Architectural Leadership

• Define and drive the architecture of manufacturing test software systems and infrastructure across L10 (server) and L11 (rack) levels.

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, modular, and maintainable software solutions that integrate hardware testing, data analytics, and visualization.

• Establish coding standards, development workflows, and best practices across teams.

• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.

Technical Oversight

• Oversee the development of automated test systems for hardware components (motherboards, CPUs, SSDs, NICs, GPUs, RAID cards).

• Architect and maintain robust test software platforms using Python, Linux, and bash scripting.

• Integrate hardware-level APIs (IPMI, Redfish) and stress tools (FIO, Linpack, ptugen) into test workflows.

• Guide the development of virtualized environments using VMware, PXE boot, DHCP, and nginx configurations.

Full-Stack System Integration

• Lead the development of responsive dashboards and user interfaces using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue).

• Architect back-end services and RESTful APIs using Python, Node.js, Java, or PHP.

• Ensure seamless integration between front-end components and back-end services, optimizing for performance and scalability.

Team & Process Management

• Mentor and lead a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct technical reviews, provide architectural guidance, and support career development.

• Champion DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, version control (GitLab), and automated testing.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with manufacturing, test, and failure analysis engineers to ensure alignment on testing requirements and quality standards.

• Drive cross-site and cross-cultural collaboration to deliver consistent and high-quality solutions globally.
  

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing test software development (alternatively a Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience).

• 3+ years in technical leadership or architect role .

• Proven expertise in:

  • Python, Linux, bash scripting

  • Hardware testing and automation

  • Full-stack development (front-end and back-end)

  • RESTful API design and integration

  • Virtualization and networking technologies (VMware, SDN, BGP, ECMP)

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevOps, and agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in multi-site, multicultural environments.

• Knowledge of AI integration in system applications is a plus.
  

ZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $ $138,000 and $184,000 per year. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.

Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity 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 candidate for this or other roles.

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary

• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.