JBT Food Tech

Senior Software Engineer

JBT Food Tech$110K — $130K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Experience contributing to real-time software or engineering projects

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain C/C++ applications for machine control
  • Translate service reports into prioritized development tasks
  • Collaborate with applications and sales teams to refine solutions
  • Develop and validate prototype applications for evaluations
  • Evolve prototypes into production-ready applications
  • Debug and troubleshoot software in various environments
  • Manage work using Jira and coordinate across distributed teams

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match up to 6.5%
  • Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation pay
  • Sick pay
  • Tuition Reimbursement (eligible after 2 years)
Full Job Description
BENEFITS - Start from day 1!

JBT Marel Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • 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)


Overview

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.

On a given day, you may:
  • 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


Qualifications
  • 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


Experience
  • 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)
  • Experience learning from or working alongside experienced engineers is a plus


Desired Skills
  • 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)


Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The majority of work will be in an office setting. Physical demands are those that are typically found in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.
  • We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
  • We foster a genuine, inclusive team culture, enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
  • We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!


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About JBT Food Tech

JBT FoodTech is a subsidiary of JBT Corporation, a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry. JBT FoodTech designs, manufactures, and services technologically sophisticated food processing systems for the preparation of meat, seafood, poultry, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and bakery products. The company's equipment is used in the production of frozen food products, canned foods, and ready-to-eat meals. JBT FoodTech operates in more than 25 countries and has a customer base that includes multinational food processing companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and government agencies. The company was founded in 1884 as the John Bean Spray Pump Company and is headquartered in Lombard, Illinois.
Learn more about JBT Food Tech
Size
4,000 employees
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Founded
1894

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