Software Engineer

Nucor•Dallas, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Nucor Business Technology (NBT) is building the next generation of manufacturing software for Nucor's steel operations. This role sits on the central product team responsible for developing and evolving Nucor's manufacturing execution systems, including their current homegrown platform and the next-generation MES being built. The Software Engineer will work in close partnership with mill-embedded engineers to translate real-world operational needs into reliable, high-quality software. This is a full-time, permanent position focused on building new systems that will shape Nucor's manufacturing processes for decades to come. Safety is paramount in this role, and candidates must demonstrate the ability to uphold safety policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
3–5 years of experience building and shipping production software
Proficiency in at least one modern language: Python, C#, or TypeScript/JavaScript
Working knowledge of AI and LLM integration: prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), agent frameworks, or evaluation-driven development
Experience designing and consuming APIs (REST or GraphQL) and integrating across service boundaries
Proficiency with AI-assisted development workflows and agentic coding tools
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of a feature or system from design through delivery

Nice To Haves

Experience building product features with direct user impact, demonstrated by gathering user feedback, iterating based on that feedback, and measuring outcomes through adoption, efficiency, quality, or other defined performance metrics
Comfort with modern cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure; AWS or GCP experience also considered
Strong fundamentals in software architecture, testing, and system design
Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and observability tooling
Experience with legacy system modernization or platform migration is a plus
Manufacturing or industrial domain knowledge is a plus, not a prerequisite

Responsibilities

Develop and evolve Nucor's manufacturing execution systems.
Build new, high-quality software that addresses operational needs and constraints.
Collaborate closely with mill-embedded engineers to understand real-world workflows and friction points.
Translate user feedback and operational signals into reliable software solutions.
Take ownership of features or systems from design through delivery.
Uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.