Senior Software Engineer
About The Position
At JBT Marel, what we do matters; we recognize that the contributions of our employees drive the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food, guiding our vision to be the global leader in food and beverage technology by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. As our Sr. Software Engineer you will join a focused engineering team developing software that drives robotic waterjet cutting systems for the food processing industry. Our applications combine real-time control, computer vision, and data-driven technologies to deliver precise, reliable solutions to customers worldwide. You will work directly with senior technical leadership to build a deep understanding of existing systems, architecture, and customer-driven applications. Through hands-on project work, you will develop toward long-term technical ownership and continuity. You will be part of the JBT Marel Poultry division, working on-site under a hybrid schedule at the Redmond, WA location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Strong foundation in C/C++ programming
- Strong problem-solving skills and self-motivation
- 5+ years of relevant experience preferred (flexible for the right candidate)
- Experience contributing to real-time software or engineering projects
- Familiarity with version control and issue tracking systems (GitHub, Jira, or similar)
Nice To Haves
- Experience learning from or working alongside experienced engineers is a plus
- High-level customer-facing application development in industrial systems
- Computational geometry and applied mathematics
- Computer vision (OpenCV, image processing, object detection)
- Industrial control systems (motion control, field buses, interfaces)
- Real-time operating systems (Linux, QNX preferred)
- Experience interfacing with AI / ML systems (integration, data flow, deployment)
- GUI/HMI design and development
- Data collection and analytics (including OPC-UA)
- Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Build systems and automation (CMake)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain C/C++ applications supporting machine control and customer-facing functionality
- Translate field needs, service reports, and requirements into prioritized development tasks and working solutions
- Collaborate with applications, sales, and engineering teams to refine and deliver solutions
- Develop, test, and validate prototype applications for customer evaluations and pre-sales efforts
- Evolve validated prototypes into production-ready applications
- Debug and troubleshoot software across development, lab, and production environments
- Work within existing complex codebases while making targeted improvements
- Manage work using Jira and coordinate across distributed teams
- Work directly with senior engineers to understand system architecture and design intent
- Operate independently while aligning with team and business priorities
- Balance development timelines with customer and sales needs
- Occasional travel to customer sites or internal facilities
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match - up to 6.5%
- Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation pay
- Sick pay
- Tuition Reimbursement (eligible after 2 years)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
