Software Engineer at The Toro Company Bloomington, MN

Downtown Boulder Partnership; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Innovative Work Environment

Wellness programs

Volunteerism initiatives

Job summary

The Toro Company, located in Bloomington, MN, seeks an Embedded Software Engineering Manager to lead design and testing teams. Responsibilities include planning software projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring staff.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years in embedded software development, strong team leadership skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The Toro Company offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a mentoring program, flexible work hours, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development with hands-on product design.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of embedded electronics design.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor embedded software design and testing teams.
• Plan and implement software design and testing projects.
• Oversee compliance with functional safety regulations.

Skills

Embedded software development

Team leadership

Hardware-software integration

Testing automation

Product specification development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Who are we?

The Toro Company is a Minnesota-based company with a rich history since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world‑class equipment to help maintain and beautify environments, from residential lawns and gardens to renowned venues like St. Andrews Links and Target Field. With over 100 years of operation and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come discover why The Toro Company is the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

What Will You Do?

As an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor embedded software design and testing teams, ensuring the successful development and maintenance of new and existing products. This role involves both team leadership and individual contributions. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor embedded software design and testing teams, including the offshore embedded software test team in India, ensuring high‑quality deliverables within specified time frames.
• Plan and implement embedded software design, development, and testing projects, managing priorities, resource needs, and allocation.
• Oversee the development of embedded software for electronic technologies, ensuring compliance with functional safety regulations and standards.
• Supervise the creation and execution of embedded software test plans, promoting test automation and effective defect management.
• Coordinate with other departments, suppliers, and partners to achieve organizational goals.
• Provide technical mentoring and professional development for team members.
• Design and develop solutions, perform engineering calculations and studies, and investigate field issues.
• Set standards and expectations for embedded software design and testing practices.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive embedded software testing strategy that aligns with industry best practices.
• Implement effective defect tracking and management processes, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Balance work as a manager and as an individual contributor.

What Do You Need?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, an individual should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field (required).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Management (preferred).
• Manager II-10+ years of experience in embedded software development with hands‑on product design and testing (required).
• 5+ years of supervisory experience (preferred).
• Manager I-6+ years of experience in embedded software development with hands‑on product design and testing (required)
• 2 years of supervisory experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of hardware-software integration (required).
• Experience with complex electrical, mechanical, and software design for embedded electronics (required).
• Proficient in product specification development and system engineering (required).
• Skilled in various testing types: functional, regression, performance, usability, and security (required).
• Experience with continuous improvement processes in testing automation practices (required).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer orientation and ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to mentor team members and guide development.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Results-driven, action-oriented, and possessing a high degree of integrity.

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we strive to ensure our employees feel valued. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top‑tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits, we offer a variety of perks at our Bloomington, MN HQ location:

• Career Growth Opportunities: With a robust mentoring program and opportunities for professional development, you can build a successful and fulfilling career at The Toro Company.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work summer hours that allow you to start your weekends early. Once acclimated in position, we will consider 3 days a week in office and 2 weeks working remotely.
• Innovative Work Environment: Work in a collaborative and innovative setting with a casual corporate environment, fostering creativity and productivity.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a global impact, helping people beautify and maintain their landscapes.
• Location: Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, our HQ is centrally located for most commuters.
• Food: Take advantage of our onsite café serving breakfast and lunch, and grab a snack or coffee from the attached Caribou Coffee.
• Wellness: Enjoy complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility and access to a variety of mental health and financial health resources.
• Volunteerism: We are proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Competitive Salary: Our pay range considers skills, experience, education, and location. Access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.