At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.
Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being 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 Principal Software Engineer, you will be driving and supporting robotic water-jet cutting equipment and various JBT Marel systems using computer vision for the food processing industry.
On a given day, you may:
- You will be working with a multidisciplinary software team focusing on machine control and development on a real-time operating system.
- Architect and design systems of applications powering complex industrial systems.
- Design, develop, test, and deliver innovative C/C++ software solutions.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative agile software development environment.
- Work with cross-functional teams and partner closely with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to deliver fully integrated real-world solutions.
- Work with field engineers to debug and resolve issues.
- Test and debug software on physical machines in a lab environment.
- Mentor new and junior developers.
Requirements:
- 10 years minimum experience in C/C++ development, debugging, testing, and system profiling.
- Knowledge of software architecture concepts and experience developing complex, multi-process system architectures.
- Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and experience developing software with real-time constraints.
- Experience in understanding interrupts, inter-process communication, and multi-threading.
- Experience in object-oriented design and microservices architectures.
- Experience in socket programming and network communication.
- Experience developing on Linux or QNX.
- Experience in build automation and knowledge of CMake build processes.
- Experience with git version control system and branching strategies.
- Experience working in Agile software development environments.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in Qt/QML.
- Experience in computer vision, image processing, object recognition.
- Experience in AI/ML integration.
- Experience in applied math and computational geometry.
- Experience in device driver development.
- Experience in motion control.
- Experience developing embedded software for x86 platforms.
The estimated annual salary range for this role is $133,000- $222,000 annually. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.
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!
Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
Equal Opportunity Employment: (only for US posted roles)
JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.
Use of Technology in Our Hiring Process
JBT Marel uses technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications. These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job-related criteria. All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent and inclusive hiring practices globally.
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Skills Required
- 10 years minimum experience in C/C++ development, debugging, testing, and system profiling
- Knowledge of software architecture concepts and experience developing complex, multi-process system architectures
- Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and experience developing software with real-time constraints
- Experience with interrupts, inter-process communication, and multi-threading
- Experience in object-oriented design and microservices architectures
- Experience with socket programming and network communication
- Experience developing on Linux or QNX
- Experience with build automation and CMake build processes
- Experience with Git version control and branching strategies
- Experience working in Agile software development environments
- Experience with Qt/QML
- Experience in computer vision, image processing, and object recognition
- Experience integrating AI/ML
- Experience with applied mathematics and computational geometry
- Experience developing device drivers
- Experience with motion control
- Experience developing embedded software for x86 platforms
JBT Marel Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans are highlighted by a strong company 401(k) match that is often seen as a standout component. Feedback suggests this meaningful match strengthens overall financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision, with some employer-paid protections. Feedback suggests the core offering is solid even if experiences vary by site.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often characterized as solid or great, with positive remarks about vacation and PTO policies. Feedback suggests time-off provisions contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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What We Do
JBT Marel is a leading global provider of integrated technology, equipment, software, and services for the food and beverage industry. Formed by the merger of JBT Corporation and Marel hf in January 2025, the company specializes in advanced automation and processing solutions to help customers optimize performance, ensure traceability, and increase yield across the global food chain.
