US-Software Engineer (Mid)

Back US-Software Engineer (Mid) Software Engineering Chesterfield , MO Contract May 7, 2026 Job Summary A global life sciences organization is hiring a Software Engineer - Automation Engineering (Field & Planter Systems) to develop and support next-generation automated R D field equipment and robotics/machine control applications. This role focuses on data collection, sensor integration, autonomous operation, user interaction, and cloud connectivity. The engineer will contribute across the full software lifecycle, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide technical leadership to deliver integrated hardware-software solutions that advance digital agriculture technologies. Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and support research control software systems for field equipment and automation platforms. Build high-quality robotics and machine control applications, including: Data acquisition from sensors and hardware/software systems Machinery and process control Cloud connectivity and machine-to-machine communication User interfaces for agricultural equipment and research workflows Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers, as well as researchers and end users, to deliver integrated solutions. Drive work through all phases of the product lifecycle, including planning, prioritization, requirements derivation, delivery, deployment, and support. Contribute to API development and integration, data mining/analysis, and data transformation pipelines. Conduct in-field testing and validation at test farm locations. Support 1st and 2nd tier support teams and occasionally interact directly with users. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, helping guide technical direction. Work onsite in a combination of office and field environments; travel less than 10% as needed.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Strong multidisciplinary engineering background with proven collaboration across mechanical, electrical, and software teams. 7+ years of experience developing machine control or electromechanical automation software using C#, C/C++, and/or Python (10+ years strongly preferred). Experience in one or more of the following: Industrial automation, machine control, robotics, firmware, or IoT Multi-threaded or multi-process applications and services Device and service networking/communication (e.g., TCP/UDP, MQTT) Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills across software and hardware systems. Strong communication skills with a customer-focused, results-driven mindset.

Preferred:

Experience with Microsoft development stack including Visual Studio .NET, WPF, WinForms, and console applications. Experience developing for Linux-based robotics or automation devices. Experience supporting products deployed in field environments, including incident resolution and reliability improvements. Knowledge of serial communication standards (RS232/RS422/RS485). Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases such as Oracle, SQLite, Postgre

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Server, MongoDB, or Cassandra; strong SQL proficiency. Familiarity with object-oriented principles, unit testing, Agile, TDD, CI/CD, and version control tools such as Git (exposure to Jenkins, NuGet, JIRA, Aha, Azure DevOps, CVS, or Subversion is a plus). Exposure to agricultural field research or lab instrumentation environments. Experience working effectively with global, multidisciplinary teams. Apply Now Share This Post