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Senior Software Engineer (Java)

Inductive Automation

Hybrid
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Senior
3+ yrs
$140k–$160kPosted 1d ago

Real job — pulled straight from Inductive Automation’s careers page · Verified August 12, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Inductive Automation is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Java) — a full-time, based in Sacramento, CA role ($140k–$160k). Apply directly on Inductive Automation's careers page below.

Senior Software Engineer I (Java)

Department: Software Engineering

Location: Hybrid - Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, or Alameda County, CA

Compensation: $140K – $160K

Employment Type: FullTime

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer I (Java) (Senior Software Engineer I (Historian)) is responsible for creating and maintaining software that is sold by Inductive Automation, LLC. They participate in all phases of product development, including design, specification, implementation, testing, building, deployment, documentation, support, and maintenance. This role may be required to interact with customers to troubleshoot products or obtain requirements.

Note: This is a full-time, hybrid position with regular in-office collaboration, typically two days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We're seeking candidates located in or near Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, or Alameda Counties who can commute to our Folsom, CA office.

Responsibilities

  • Independently responsible for the entire lifecycle of projects or features including engineering design, development, and deployment

  • Improving code structure and architecture in service of testability and maintainability

  • Writing, co-writing, and reviewing design documentation

  • Maintaining high proficiency in one or more technical areas

  • Prioritizing and valuing unowned or undesirable work that enables the team to move faster

  • Ensuring work meets quality standard

  • Working with their team and adjacent teams to solve problems

  • Escalating problems that have wider scope

  • Assisting and teaching other engineers on an individual basis

  • Completing thoughtful and constructive code reviews in a timely manner

  • Responsible for one or more product areas or other IC leadership role (Product Lead, Scrum Master)

Requirements

Required:

  • 3-5 years of software engineering or software development experience, preferably in a related field

  • A comprehensive understanding of computer science concepts and ability to apply expertise in object-oriented design, multi-threaded architecture, data structures, algorithms, and cybersecurity

  • Hands-on programming experience using relevant languages (Java and/or Typescript)

  • Experience using relevant tool suites. (IntelliJ or equivalent, Git, Webpack)

  • Proficiency in SQL or a relational database (querying, schema design, stored procedures)

  • Experience ingesting data at scale (high-volume, high-frequency, or streaming data pipelines)

  • Creative problem-solving skills

  • Passionate about building applications that delight users

  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

  • Experience working on a team using agile methodologies

  • Proper utilization of programming concepts to support highly responsive and performant applications, including concurrency and multi-threading

Strongly Preferred:

  • Familiarity with time-series data concepts (compression, interpolation, aggregation, deadband)

  • Knowledge of industrial data standards (OPC-DA, OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus)

  • Experience writing historian connectors, adapters, or APIs

  • Background in data pipeline or ETL development for operational data

About Us

Who are we?

Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.

Why Choose Inductive Automation?

Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.

We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.

The Inductive Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.

 

Benefits and Perks

  • 100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

  • 401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program

  • World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball

  • Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire

Additional Information

At this time, we are unable to offer employment for individuals located outside of the United States and/or those who require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status). We know you've got a lot of options when seeking an employer where your skills and talents will shine, so we really appreciate that you considered us.

Inductive Automation, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability. Verification of US employment eligibility required.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Inductive Automation?

The estimated salary range for Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Inductive Automation is $140,000 - $160,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Inductive Automation?

The required skills for Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Inductive Automation include: Java, TypeScript, Git, SQL, Cybersecurity, Agile.

What is the seniority level for Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Inductive Automation?

Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Inductive Automation is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Senior Software Engineer (Java) at Inductive Automation?

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