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# Sr. Software Engineer, Warehouse Execution & Control Systems (WES/WCS) at Designed Conveyor Systems

- **Company:** Designed Conveyor Systems
- **Location:** Remote
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/designedconveyorsystems/jobs/8012581003

## Job description

## About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll help design, develop, and deliver DCS’s software products, including DATUM, our Warehouse Execution System and Warehouse Control System (WES/WCS). Reporting to the VP of Software, you’ll contribute to research and development, customer projects, and the software product roadmap.

You’ll bring hands-on technical expertise, lead design and development activities, and mentor developers and Software Delivery team members. You’ll work across an event-driven microservices architecture using modern open-source technologies for backend services, integrations, artificial intelligence, and user interfaces. This role includes approximately 15% travel to support commissioning at customer sites.

We’ll count on your reliability, creativity, and commitment to learning to solve complex problems and follow through. Your service-minded approach will help strengthen our team and deliver successful outcomes for our customers.

## What You’ll Be Doing

- Partner with the VP of Software to help develop and execute software product strategies and the product roadmap.
- Design, develop, and improve DATUM to support customer needs and continued product growth.
- Provide full stack design and development across an event-driven microservices architecture.
- Use modern open-source frameworks to build backend services, integrations, AI capabilities, and user interfaces.
- Lead design and development activities for customer projects and research and development initiatives using Agile development and testing practices.
- Mentor entry-level and mid-level developers and Software Delivery team members.
- Support the Software Delivery team with integrated system commissioning at customer sites, with approximately 15% travel.
- Contribute across development, implementation, support, and IT activities as team and project needs require.
- Evaluate organizational performance data to identify improvement opportunities and help adapt team practices.
- Support technical innovation and continuous learning by staying current on relevant technologies and industry developments.
- Represent DCS and the Software team with professionalism, ethics, and integrity.

We’re Excited About You Because...

- You have five or more years of experience in industrial software development.
- You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- You have experience with open-source software frameworks and related development tools.
- You’re comfortable using the Linux command line and working with operating system services and configurations.
- You’re proficient with modern integrated development environments, Git for source control, Microsoft Office, and project management platforms such as Jira or Azure DevOps.
- You’re willing and able to travel approximately 15% to support customer commissioning.
- You enjoy sharing your expertise, mentoring others, and helping grow the DCS Software team.
- You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with customers, management, and teams across disciplines.
- You take ownership of your work and deliver results with minimal supervision, including in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- You approach complex problems creatively and can manage multiple tasks and projects.
- You strengthen our culture by being reliable, learning oriented, bold, easy to work with, and a problem solver.

About Us:

Conveyor may be in our name, but it’s only part of what we do. DCS was founded in 1982 and has grown to serve major clients in multiple industries by providing material handling, full-scale warehouse operations and conveyor design solutions that are custom crafted for their need. We don’t sell ready-made systems - we build relationships that empower us to craft custom solutions together. It’s the teamwork approach, sharing ideas and building upon them, that produces the best results.

And DCS is committed to creating an extraordinary employment experience for our team. We work like crazy to hire and develop great people, build relationships, and ensure that the programs and services we offer our team are among the best in the business- from a killer snack wall and casual work environment to flexible PTO and opportunities to give back within the community.

More reasons to join our team:

- We pride ourselves in our family-like culture and casual, but focused, work environment
- We offer competitive salaries and health benefits
- Our 401K program includes a 100% match up to 5%
- Participation in our Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
- We offer our employees flexibility and autonomy
- We do community outreach projects throughout the year
- We know how to throw company events
- We work hard, but we also know how to have fun - darts, anyone?

Individuals seeking employment at Designed Conveyor Systems are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodation is available to applicants with a disability condition, when applying, testing, or interviewing for a position. Please let us know if you need accommodation.

## About Designed Conveyor Systems

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Designed Conveyor Systems (DCS) is a brand-agnostic systems integrator specializing in the design, integration, and optimization of custom material handling and conveyor systems for distribution and fulfillment operations.
- **Entity Type**: Private (privately held)
- **Headquarters**: Franklin, Tennessee, United States
- **Founded**: 1982
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Material handling, supply chain consulting, warehouse automation, logistics
- **Target customers**: B2B — distribution centers, e‑commerce fulfillment centers, parcel handling operations, retail distribution, footwear and sporting goods, home improvement, wholesale, and industrial operations
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “To provide material handling solutions so that our clients can keep their promises to deliver on time.”

## Products & Services
- **DATUM (Warehouse Execution System)**: A proprietary WES that improves operational visibility, control, and flow by bridging the gap between warehouse control systems and warehouse management systems. Handles order planning, real‑time reprioritization, and task synchronization.
- **Consulting Services**: Independent, unbiased evaluations and strategic recommendations for warehouse operations, including process improvement, distribution design, and operations analysis.
- **System Design & Integration**: Full engineering and design for new (greenfield) or existing (brownfield) facilities, including retrofits, expansions, controls upgrades, and software takeovers.
- **Project Management & Installation**: End‑to‑end implementation with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
- **Lifecycle Support**: 24/7/365 system support, operator training, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement recommendations.
- **Brand‑Agnostic Parts Selection**: Independent sourcing of parts based on specification, price, lead time, and compatibility.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 2,000 projects completed; 400+ professionals; 44+ years in business; headcount of 265 employees (+22.8% YoY growth) [linkedin.com]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Acquired Waller Consulting (supply chain consulting firm) to expand offerings; works with clients such as Journeys, Meyn Americas, and Superior Communications; partners with technology and equipment vendors like Dematic, Hytrol, Honeywell, Fortna, Bastian Solutions, and S&H Systems (based on alumni talent sources) [linkedin.com]
- **Growth Signals**: Strong headcount growth (+22.8% year‑over‑year); expansion through acquisition; growing presence in e‑commerce fulfillment, dark distribution, and micro‑fulfillment; open positions across engineering, controls, project delivery, and sales (14 jobs on Greenhouse, 10 listed on LinkedIn) [greenhouse.io, linkedin.com]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Brand‑agnostic integration**: Unlike many competitors, DCS does not push specific equipment; they design systems best suited to each client’s operation.
- **Proprietary WES (DATUM)**: Differentiates with a real‑time execution layer that improves throughput and visibility.
- **Deep domain experience**: Nearly 45 years of material handling expertise with a track record of 2,000+ projects.
- **Full lifecycle support**: From consulting and design through installation, software, and 24/7 support — providing end‑to‑end accountability.
- **Collaborative partnership model**: Emphasis on outcomes and long‑term client success rather than transactional sales.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Growing the consulting and software sides of the business (DATUM), expanding service offerings through strategic acquisitions (e.g., Waller Consulting), and serving the rapidly evolving e‑commerce and parcel‑handling segments.
- **Direction**: Continuing to invest in technology (WES, controls, automation) while scaling the team to meet demand in both new and existing facilities.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Collaborative, casual, team‑oriented environment with quarterly company‑wide events, community outreach, and a “killer snack wall.” Values include reliability, learning orientation, boldness, being easy to work with, and problem‑solving. [designedconveyor.com/careers]
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Not explicitly stated; headquarters is in Franklin, TN; roles likely require on‑site presence for engineering and project delivery, with potential for some hybrid/flexible arrangements.
- **Benefits**:
  - Flexible PTO (no accruals) + 11 paid holidays
  - Paid FMLA leave
  - Medical, dental, vision with generous employer contribution
  - FSA and HSA options
  - Education and certification assistance programs
  - Casual dress, fun events, and community giving
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on continuous improvement, problem‑solving, and “let’s figure it out” mindset. Opportunities to work on large‑scale automation projects with modern technologies.

## Sources
1. [designedconveyor.com](https://www.designedconveyor.com/)
2. [designedconveyor.com/about](https://www.designedconveyor.com/about/)
3. [designedconveyor.com/careers](https://www.designedconveyor.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/designedconveyorsystems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/designedconveyorsystems)
5. [job‑boards.greenhouse.io/designedconveyorsystems](http://job‑boards.greenhouse.io/designedconveyorsystems)

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