Lead Software Engineer - Embedded/Linux

Ag Leader Technology; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Leader Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to join a cross-functional team working on embedded Linux software for agricultural products. You will design, implement, and test high-quality software, mentor teammates, and contribute to continuous improvement across development practices.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, collaborating across departments, and delivering solutions that impact farming efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of product development experience focused on software products.
• Strong professional experience with Linux and embedded systems.
• 5+ years’ experience and strong understanding of C++.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, providing technical assistance, feedback, and support across teams.
• Lead the design, implementation, and testing of innovative software solutions that exceed customer needs.
• Champion continuous improvement, agile practices, and change initiatives by identifying and resolving challenges using root cause analysis or similar methods.
• Participate as a technical leader in discussions and initiatives to improve solutions, processes, and development practices.
• Model best practices in code quality, actively lead code reviews, and foster a culture of constructive feedback.
• Facilitate cross-team / team collaboration, including meetings and conflict resolution, to drive alignment and progress.
• Create, update, and maintain technical documentation, processes, and development standards.
• Deliver high-quality, working code and demonstrate product features to stakeholders and company-wide audiences.
• Actively engage in retrospectives, showing openness to feedback and commitment to team and personal growth.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our products and their impact in the field.
• Support recruitment by participating in candidate interviews.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

QML

Bash/YAML

Problem solving

Code reviews

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Yocto

CMake

Conan

Qt Designer

GDB/LDB

Job description

Ag Leader Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to join a cross-functional team working on embedded Linux software for agricultural products. You will design, implement, and test high-quality software, mentor teammates, and contribute to continuous improvement across development practices.

The role emphasizes solving complex problems, collaborating across departments, and delivering solutions that impact farming efficiency and profitability.