Software Engineer II - Product at Coats – LaVergne, Tennessee

Location: Nashville, TN

At Coats, we design, build, and support the technologies and machines that keep automotive shops running — keeping people moving and technology turning. Our portfolio includes tire changers, wheel balancers, aligners, lifts, inspection systems, and compressed air solutions, all engineered for safety, durability, and real-world productivity.

We are hiring a mid-level Software Engineer (Engineer II) to design, develop, and maintain software that powers our automotive service equipment. You will work on software that interacts directly with machine hardware, sensors, and control systems, collaborating closely with hardware, electrical, and manufacturing teams.

This role spans the full software development lifecycle: from requirements analysis and system design to coding, testing, debugging, and ongoing support. You’ll apply established software engineering practices while developing proficiency in more complex systems and problem domains.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, debug, and test embedded firmware and software for automotive service machines (tire changers, wheel balancers, etc.).
• Conduct hands-on testing and troubleshooting directly on the machines
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment of new software features
• Ensure software meets performance, reliability, and quality standards

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• 2 to 6 years of professional software engineering experience.
• C# / .NET / Visual Studio experience
• Object-oriented programming and software design knowledge
• Git and bug-tracking experience (Atlassian a plus)
• Embedded systems / firmware development experience
• Able to work independently and manage full software lifecycle

Preferred:

• Android or Linux experience
• C / C++ proficiency
• .NET MAUI/Xamarin Forms and MVVM design
• Customer-facing UI/UX experience
• Azure or AWS development experience
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

If you are passionate about building robust software that powers physical machines, we want to hear from you! Apply to join the Coats team and help keep automotive shops running smoothly.

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Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

The Coats Company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law.