[Remote] Staff Software Engineer

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oceaneering is a company focused on delivering innovative solutions in engineering and technology. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead critical aspects of front-end development, mentor junior developers, and ensure high standards of quality, usability, and performance in web-based applications. Responsibilities Serve as a technical leader within the software group by shaping development policies, mentoring team members, and supporting functional management responsibilities Lead small software development teams and guide strategic planning and decision-making Review progress, evaluate results, and prepare reports for management and clients Drive continuous improvement in development processes and implement best practices Apply working knowledge of the software lifecycle to develop and lead software efforts Design and maintain scalable, efficient software architecture, including React.js solutions Lead the development of high-impact features and ensure the highest standards of code quality and performance Identify and address technical issues proactively and devise innovative solutions when conventional approaches are insufficient Actively interface with electrical and mechanical leads, customers, and program managers Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals Analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, and system architectures to develop system specifications Ensure project CDRLs are delivered and accepted by the customer, including requirements management, documentation, unit testing, safety testing, and qualification testing Support software testing on the factory floor, offsite, and offshore Guide system development and implementation planning through preparation of concept of operations, interface control documents, hazard analysis, and test plans Anticipate occasional work outside normal hours due to demanding schedules Skills Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics); equivalent experience may be considered 8+ years of practical experience in software engineering Extensive experience with React.js and JavaScript Proven ability to architect and deliver complex user interface solutions Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document, present, and convey engineering concepts effectively to team members and customers Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance U.S. citizenship required Experience developing software frameworks for underwater vehicles or robotic systems and extending framework capabilities Experience designing and implementing Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for robotic control Experience contributing to Department of Defense (DoD) software projects Proficiency with Linux operating systems Expertise in front-end build tools, pipelines, and modern development workflows Strong understanding of RESTful API design and integration Experience with communication protocols such as gRPC, MQTT, DDS, or WebSockets Familiarity with software security best practices Experience building microservices architectures using containerization and orchestration technologies Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for software systems Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines utilizing tools such as Jira, GitHub, and Artifactory Ability to work effectively in Agile environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills Company Overview Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry. It was founded in 1964, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http//www.oceaneering.com/.

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