Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Title: Senior Software Engineer- Cable Backplane Systems

Location: Valley Green, PA; Nashua, NH; Raleigh, NC; Austin, TX

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Headquartered in Nashua, NH, we operate design, sales, and manufacturing facilities worldwide.

We are expanding our software team and are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Cable Backplane Systems to drive the architecture and development of next-generation data platforms powering AI-driven datacenters.

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable software systems that connect factory test data, manufacturing systems, and engineering workflows. You will operate at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering, and applied analytics, while mentoring engineers and shaping technical direction. This is a high-impact leadership role with opportunities to incorporate AI/ML techniques to improve factory efficiency, product quality, and engineering insights.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Strategy:

Lead the design, architecture, and evolution of scalable data platforms supporting factory and engineering systems
Define technical standards, best practices, and long-term system architecture
Mentor and guide software engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and career development
Drive cross-functional alignment between software, manufacturing, test, and engineering teams
Identify and implement opportunities for innovation, including AI/ML adoption

Data & Platform Engineering:

Architect, implement, and optimize large-scale databases and data pipelines
Ensure high data integrity, traceability, and performance across high-volume environments
Define data models, schemas, and governance strategies to support analytics and reporting
Oversee integration of data from MES, lab equipment, and engineering design systems

Factory & Engineering Integration:

Partner with factory, test, and engineering stakeholders to define data requirements and system capabilities
Lead development of APIs and services enabling reliable, scalable data exchange
Drive automation of test data collection, analysis, and reporting systems
Ensure seamless integration between manufacturing and engineering workflows

Analytics & AI Enablement:

Lead development of infrastructure supporting advanced analytics and AI/ML workflows
Champion the use of AI for yield optimization, predictive analytics, and process improvement
Collaborate with domain experts to deliver data-driven tools that enhance decision-making
Promote a data-centric culture across engineering and manufacturing teams

Qualifications:

BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS preferred)
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated technical leadership
Strong experience designing and scaling large data platforms, databases, and pipelines
Experience with data analytics, statistics, and/or machine learning workflows
Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers in a collaborative environment
Experience building APIs, distributed systems, and data integration solutions
Familiarity with data visualization, dashboards, and reporting tools
Experience working in cross-functional, multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong hands-on experience with source control, code reviews, and CI/CD practices
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Self-driven, adaptable leader who thrives in ambiguous environments and drives clarity and execution

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing, factory systems, or test automation environments
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks and deploying models in production environments
Experience working with high-speed systems, hardware interfaces, or electronics manufacturing

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/