Software Engineer

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ag Leader in Ames, IA is seeking an embedded software engineer to build precision farming software that helps farmers optimize yields and operations. You will work on cross-functional teams to design, implement, and test embedded solutions for our hardware and software products.

The role emphasizes Linux expertise, C++, and modern development practices, with opportunities to mentor others and contribute to product strategy. Collaboration across R&D, product, and field teams is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Strong experience with Linux and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C++ (and knowledge of C, Python, and QML).
• Ability to write clean, well-documented code and perform refactoring.
• Strong knowledge of SOLID and domain-driven design.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD.
• Cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and testing of software solutions.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement with agile practices.
• Lead discussions to improve solutions and processes.
• Model code quality and lead code reviews.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and standards.
• Deliver high-quality code and demonstrate features to stakeholders.
• Develop deep product understanding and field impact.

Skills

Linux

Embedded systems

C++

C

Python

QML

Clean code

Refactoring

SOLID design

UI/UX fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Qt Designer

GitLab

Perforce

Jenkins

Artifactory

Docker

Yocto

CMake

Conan

Job description

Are you an embedded software engineer looking for a role where you can create precision farming solutions? If so, read on!

About Ag Leader

Ag Leader was born from a passion and determination to transform agriculture forever. In 1992, Ag Leader changed the industry by bringing real-time yield data to farmers’ fingertips. Today, more than 30 years later, Ag Leader has become a global team that provides year-round solutions to help farmers plan, plant, apply, and harvest more efficiently and profitably. We are improving the lives of farmers. We are increasing the efficiency of production agriculture around the world. And we aren’t slowing down. Ready to use your talent to implement change? Join our team of innovators revolutionizing agriculture.

About the Opportunity

Join a cross-functional team of engineers building the software that helps farmers maximize profit and field productivity. The Software Engineering Team builds integrated solutions to enable farmers to automate their work, better understand and plan their operations, and improve the performance of their equipment. These teams create, iterate, and implement these innovative Ag Leader products from first concept through production release.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and testing of innovative software solutions that solve customer problems.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, providing technical assistance, feedback, and support across teams.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our products and their impact in the field.

About You

We hire for this team based on demonstrated skill. You do not need every preferred item to apply.

• Demonstrated product development experience focused on software products.
• Strong professional experience with Linux and embedded systems.
• Experience and strong understanding of C++. (C, Python, and QML preferred but not required).
• Skilled in clean coding, refactoring, and code specifications.
• Knowledge of design principles (SOLID, domain-driven, pragmatic/clean architecture).
• Understanding of UI/UX design fundamentals (visual design, interaction design, prototyping, usability testing).
• Experience with automated testing (unit tests, integration tests, UI tests).
• Experience with embedded debugging and profiling tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and receptive to constructive feedback.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a strong team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Background in Agriculture, Robotics, Industrial Machinery, Drone Development, or Fleet Management.
• Skilled in Qt Designer.
• Experience with GitLab, Perforce, Jenkins, Artifactory.
• Skilled in Docker, Yocto, CMake, Conan.
• Experience with test-driven development/design, continuous integration, Scrum/Agile methods.
• Skilled in Bash, YAML.
• Understanding of Electrical schematics and pinouts.