**Job Title:** Senior Systems Software Engineer **Location:** Onsite – San Francisco, CA 94107 **Duration:** 6 Months (with potential for extension or conversion to permanent) **Schedule:** Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | 40 hours/week **Pay Range:** $111/hr. – $114/hr. (W2) **About the Role:** Our client is seeking an experienced **Systems Engineer 5** to join their cutting-edge engineering team in San Francisco. This role focuses on building robust orchestration and data pipelines for real-time data capture from advanced sensor systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in both scripting and compiled languages, as well as experience in developing scalable data pipelines for mission-critical applications. **Top 3 Must-Have Skills:** 1. Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash) 2. Proficiency in at least one compiled/embedded language (C, C++, or equivalent) 3. Experience with data pipeline development **Key Responsibilities:** + Design and implement real-time orchestration software to initiate, manage, and monitor data capture from sensor deployments + Rapidly prototype orchestration and data pipelines for new and experimental sensors + Develop data conversion/modification pipelines to standardize output for downstream use + Write efficient, maintainable code in scripting and compiled languages + Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate systems and validate data quality + Ensure robust and scalable infrastructure for real-time data streaming and processing **Minimum Qualifications:** + 8+ years of hands-on experience in systems or embedded software engineering + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent technical field + Strong shell scripting skills + Experience building and managing reliable data pipelines + Deep understanding of software development best practices in real-time and embedded systems **Preferred Qualifications:** + Familiarity with sensor ecosystems such as Opti Track, Manus, Stretch Sense, Rokoko, AR/VR headsets, and Zed cameras + Experience with message queuing systems like RabbitMQ or Zero MQ + Knowledge of distributed systems architecture + Prior work with ROS/ROS2 (Robot Operating System) + Real-time systems development experience in production environments **Why Join Us?** + Work on pioneering technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment + Contribute to the advancement of real-time data systems in emerging industries + Collaborate with top-tier engineers and researchers across sensor, robotics, and AR/VR domains If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:** **Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _–_ creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.