Kforce's client, a growing and established nationwide company in Tempe, AZ is seeking a couple of Lead Software Engineers with strong C++ programming experience. We are working directly with the Hiring Manager on this search assignment. Responsibilities: * Lead Software Engineers will define software development plans for the Business Unit's and be responsible for generating software roadmap * Lead software development team of 4-5 developers to build innovative software for the company's electro-mechanical machines/equipment * Drive innovation and quality of semiconductor equipment software * Build strong and growing team of software developers * 85% hands on coding and 15% leading a small team * Will also be involved also in design reviews, architecture, etc. * Balance software project portfolio for maximum benefit to the company including cost of ownership reductions, performance improvement, etc. * As a Lead Software Engineer, you will ensure high quality software development with first time-right and strongly collaborating with software quality team * Responsible for strengthening the team both in terms of resource capacity and capability * Collaborate with other Software Engineering leaders globally to establish software strategy * Measure and maintain internal customer satisfaction * Desktop application development and embedded software development