Senior Software Engineer – Systems & Hardware Validation (Azure) at Bpcs

Who is Blueprint? We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun. What does Blueprint do? Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies. Why Blueprint? At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint. In This Role In this role, you will be part of a highly technical engineering team focused on security‑critical hardware and intellectual property within large‑scale cloud infrastructure. You will independently design, develop, test, and troubleshoot security‑related hardware and software that runs across Windows and Linux environments in a global data‑center fleet. Your day‑to‑day work will involve a mix of hands‑on development, hardware validation, deep debugging, technical collaboration, and design/test reviews. Much of the work leverages open‑source technologies, with opportunities for internal code reviews as well. This role requires adaptability, strong problem‑solving skills, and comfort switching between projects as priorities evolve. This is an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge server hardware deployed at enormous scale, collaborating with highly skilled engineers and gaining experience supporting systems used by one of the world’s largest cloud platforms. Responsibilities • Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain security‑focused software and systems‑level components • Independently develop, test, and troubleshoot software running on data‑center and server hardware across Windows and Linux environments • Fine‑tune and enhance complex software and hardware integration projects • Gather and analyze system requirements, document technical specifications, and design solutions to meet functional and security needs • Review enhancement requests and technical specifications to ensure feasibility and correctness • Implement and customize system‑level software to meet deployment requirements • Develop detailed software design documents, test plans, and validation strategies • Write new programs and utilities in C++ and Python; create test data and automation for validation • Modify and enhance existing codebases to meet new standards or requirements • Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system‑level validation on both new and legacy systems • Create migration and deployment packages to support system testing, user testing, and production rollout • Participate in design reviews, test reviews, and technical collaboration with cross‑functional teams • Contribute to and review open‑source code where applicable • Provide quality assurance reviews and perform post‑implementation validation • Troubleshoot and resolve defects discovered during testing or after deployment • Work within CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds, testing, and validation • Document results, findings, and technical decisions clearly for internal stakeholders Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field • 10+ years of overall professional experience in software or systems engineering • Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design • 8+ years of systems‑level development experience using C++ (with Python for automation and tooling) • 8+ years of experience testing, validating, or troubleshooting server and/or data‑center hardware • Experience designing and developing large‑scale or complex systems software • Hands‑on experience performing in‑depth debugging, troubleshooting, and unit testing • Experience working with both new development and legacy production systems • 2+ years of experience building or working within automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps or similar tooling) • Strong problem‑diagnosis and issue‑resolution skills • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with technical stakeholders • Comfort operating in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities Preferred Qualifications • Experience working with or contributing to open‑source projects • Experience using Rust in production or experimental systems‑level development • Familiarity with security‑focused hardware, firmware, or trusted computing environments • Experience supporting software deployed at large cloud or data‑center scale • Prior exposure to hardware validation, bring‑up, or low‑level system testing • Strong documentation skills and experience presenting technical findings to peers Salary Range At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $125,000– $130,000 USD per annum. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range. Equal Opportunity Employer Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: [Upgrade to PRO to see contact] Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Flexible Spending Account • 401k program • Competitive PTO offerings • Parental Leave • Opportunities for professional growth and development Location: Hybrid in Redmond, WA