Senior Software Engineer

Designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications. Participates in the testing process through test review and analysis, test witnessing and certification of software.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create software designs that satisfy the product requirements as outlined in the product specification and resolves design problems. Write code in language including "C","C++" and web based languages such as HTML, XML, and Java.
• On applications that interface with end users, works with users, marketing, consultants and other technologists to establish the user interface requirements to assure ease of use and friendliness of the application.
• On embedded control applications, work closely with product engineering and marketing team to hardware interactions to enable using control to optimize the performance of the product.
• Use modern software engineering techniques to develop modular structured or object oriented software that meets the product requirements. Document and comment code so that it is easily understood and maintained by others. Apply any coding standard followed by the design team.
• Perform functions as required by established engineering procedures including project requests through engineering release and change management procedures.
• Assure that designs meet the requirements of safety and any applicable industry or Toro standards.
• Coordinate work with the team members such as but not exclusively: Shop, Test, Drafting, CAE, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing, Plants, advanced Manufacturing, Sales, Technical Publications, Administration, and Management. Participates in regular project team meetings.
• Work with test engineers and technicians to develop tests that simulate the requirements of the customer. Evaluate test data and make software revisions to solve identified problems.
• Keep abreast of new technological developments both in hardware and software or competitive environment that would affect the design, coding or testing process.
• May supervise other team members which includes selection, training, discipline, performance appraisal, salary review, setting and monitoring objectives and other related tasks in support of engineering project goals and objectives. May also provide work direction to contractors and consultants to assure that they meet the requirements for function, cost, timing and quality.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Qualifications:

• B.S. or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Software, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Plus a minimum of four years applicable work experience. Skilled as an experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and proven ability to plan and execute all technical engineering activity for complete product development.
• Ability to transfer software design development skills and knowledge from past experience to new situations.
• Has shown technical leadership with ability to influence the direction of a development project. Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures for new or special assignments. Is able to influence technology plans and assert own ideas and persuade others.
• Efficiently utilizes project management tools and has lead projects of limited scope.
• Ability to direct activities of other team members, consultants and contractors.
• Has demonstrated competency in creativity, productivity, and decision making, and problem resolution through successful completion of projects.

Other Job-Related Components:

• Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Provides regular updates to managers on project status. Receives little instruction on day-to-day work.
• Travel to test sites, distributors, customers, vendors, manufacturing facilities, and others will be required.
• Ability to work with others in teams to accomplish goals. Includes task and/or project leadership.
• May assist more junior staff members with aspects of their job.

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