Software Engineer II

Komatsu America Corp.; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modular Mining Systems, a Komatsu subsidiary, in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, build, and operate mission-critical services powering its automation products for mine sites worldwide.

You will partner with product, hardware, and operations teams, mentor junior engineers, and push for scalable architecture, quality, and reliable production systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong programming skills and OO design patterns.
• Experience with REST APIs.
• Experience across the full software development life cycle.
• Hands-on automated tests and CI/CD integration.
• Instrument and monitor services; apply operatio nal excellence.
• Understanding of security and data privacy best practices.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and influence technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate mission critical software services powering automation products.
• Lead the definition and delivery of small features across distributed autonomous services.
• Mentor engineers and drive scalable architecture, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

OO design patterns

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Unit/Integration testing

Production monitoring

Security best practices

Mentoring engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Cloud-native deployment

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

Distributed tracing/monitoring

Job description

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

The Company

Modular Mining Systems is the global leader in mine management technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. Our innovative technology powers mine operations in every corner of the globe. The products we cultivate, the solutions we engineer, and the service we deliver set us apart in the Mining Technology industry. We’re more than a company, we’re a community of passionate, creative professionals striving toward a shared vision: to revolutionize the way the mining industry operates. With a presence stretching from Johannesburg to Vancouver, Sydney to Lima, you are part of a global brand that supports creativity, fosters innovation, and encourages you to think big, share ideas, and be yourself.

Job Purpose

Design, build, and operate mission critical software services that power Komatsu's automation products. This role leads the definition and delivery of small features across distributed autonomous services such as machine coordination, equipment management, navigation planning, collision detection, and safeguarding. The Software Engineer II partners with product, hardware, and operations teams, mentors other engineers, and drives scalable architecture, quality, and operational excellence for mine sites worldwide.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including occasional international travel.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, or related discipline; Master's preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 2+ years of professional software development experience building and delivering complex software systems to customers.
• Strong programming skills and proficiency applying object oriented design patterns and clean code practices.
• Experience with REST APIs.
• Experience across the full software development life cycle including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, automated testing, and production operations.
• Hands on experience developing automated tests at the unit, integration, contract, and system level and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to instrument and monitor services and apply operational excellence practices to troubleshoot and improve production systems.
• Understanding of security and data privacy best practices and ability to apply them in system design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and influence technical decisions within the team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with event driven microservices; familiarity with cloud native deployment patterns and containerization.
• Experience with network protocols, distributed application debugging, and performance analysis.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions.We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose.We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affinity? All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.