Senior Software Engineer I

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor in Johnston, IA is seeking a Senior Software Engineer I to own backend services, frontend applications, and AWS infrastructure. You will build scalable Python APIs and collaborate with designers to deliver user-focused interfaces in React.

You’ll work with a driven team on multi-region deployments, mentor junior engineers, and help define the application architecture in line with Corteva’s standards. This role is on-site in Johnston, IA with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of software development experience, with at least 1 year in Python or JavaScript.
• Experience building APIs and cloud-based services.
• Ability to work with distributed, multi-region teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build Python APIs that bring our data science to farmers around the world.
• Create AWS infrastructure to support those APIs and the data science tools behind them.
• Work with designers and other engineers to build user-focused interfaces in React.
• Build responsive and adaptive UI.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Show a passion for learning and developing skills, trying new technologies, and practicing solution-centric thinking.
• Bring your experience and knowledge to help mentor, lead, and grow others.
• Lead and define application architecture following Corteva’s best practices

Skills

Python

JavaScript

React

AWS

APIs

Mapbox

SQL

Tools

Mapbox

PostgreSQL

Docker

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Who are we and what do we do?

Corteva Agriscience intends to separate into two independent companies on or about October 1, 2026. It is Corteva’s current intention, that this position will align with the Seed Company, Vylor, at the time of the intended separation.

The Vylor innovation engine will be anchored in the agriculture industry’s most elite germplasm and transformative biotech. The company will leverage its next generation scientific expertise in disciplines like gene editing and molecular breeding to further strengthen its core business while exploring opportunities to expand to new row crops – and potentially beyond. Vylor will scale these innovations using its leading routes‑to‑market and by significantly expanding its licensing business.

The Senior Software Engineer I owns the team’s backend services, frontend applications, and AWS infrastructure. We’re looking for someone who loves setting up and building scalable, production‑quality services.

What You’ll Work On

• Insights Mobile App — our flagship field‑management app for growers and agronomists, built with offline data sync and Mapbox‑powered field maps.
• In‑Season Monitoring — Python/AWS Lambda services that track weather and yield data across growers' fields through the season, surfacing data‑completeness and benchmarking signals so we know each field is ready for the models that depend on it.
• Fungicide Timing — the services and interfaces that deliver data science's spray‑timing model to sales reps and farmers through Insights, recommending whether and when to spray corn for foliar disease to drive real return‑on‑investment on their fields.

Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow!

• Build Python APIs that bring our cutting‑edge data science to farmers around the world.
• Create AWS infrastructure to support those APIs and the data science tools behind them.
• Work with designers and other engineers to build user‑focused interfaces in React.
• Build responsive and adaptive UI.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Show a passion for learning and developing skills, trying new technologies, and practicing solution‑centric thinking.
• Bring your experience and knowledge to help mentor, lead, and grow others.
• Lead and define application architecture following Corteva’s best practices

Experience – What you will bring to the table!

• You have 3–6 years of experience as a software developer, at least a year of that writing Python and/or JavaScript.
• You know how to work with databases and are excited to build scalable solutions.
• You are looking forward to work alongside a driven team that takes ownership of the work they do.
• You have strong communication skills, including the ability to take initiative and build deep, meaningful relationships.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience working with distributed and multi‑region team.
• Experience with agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban and Safe.
• Experience developing AgTech applications. Not required.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.