Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or a related field.
• 2-5 years of relevant engineering work experience.
• Proficiency in Python and general scripting languages; experience in C++
• Comfortable working and debugging in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to take ownership and develop new capabilities from the ground up.
• Proficiency in CI/CD automation toolchains (GitHub, Jenkins, Buildkite), virtualization and containers (Docker, Kubernetes) across Windows and Linux environments.
• Solid understanding of communication protocols (serial, CAN, Ethernet)
• Familiarity with real-time, distributed communication middleware (e.g., DDS standards, ROS 2, RTI Connext).

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience with C++ programming.
• Hands-on experience with HIL hardware and SIL plant models, and developing abstraction layers.
• Hands-on electronics or automotive engineering experience.
• Experience with configuration management tools and infrastructure automation (e.g., Ansible).
• Familiarity with agricultural technology, agronomy, or farming.

Only individual applicants will be considered. We do not work with unsolicited third-party agencies or proxy interview services.

At Blue River, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected pay range is between $122,000 - $183,000/year for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and a competitive benefit package. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.

We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development, to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.