Software Engineer

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

We are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software that powers automated saw systems used in the truss and building materials industry. This role sits at the intersection of software and industrial machinery, where your work directly impacts the precision, reliability, and safety of equipment used in real-world manufacturing environments.

You will build and support desktop\web applications that control physical machinery, ensuring accurate cutting operations, seamless operator interaction, and high system uptime. This is an opportunity to work on software that goes beyond screens—your code will directly influence how machines perform on the manufacturing floor.   

This role will work a hybrid schedule based out of our office in Earth City, MO. 

How We Build Software:

• We prioritize solving real customer problems over simply delivering features

• We value clean, maintainable code and thoughtful system design over quick fixes

• We embrace AI-augmented development practices (e.g., GitHub Copilot and similar tools) to improve productivity and code quality

• We encourage experimentation with new tools, frameworks, and approaches that drive better outcomes

• We believe in continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and improving as a team

Responsibilities:

• Write, test, debug, and optimize software using modern development practices, including AI-assisted tooling

• Refactor and evolve systems to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability

• Collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical engineers to integrate software with physical components

• Contribute to system design and architecture, with increasing ownership based on experience level

• Participate in code reviews with a focus on quality, clarity, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university

• 2+ years of professional development experience using .NET and C#

• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis

• Experience developing and maintaining desktop and web based applications

• Proficiency with Angular or other similar front-end frameworks

• Experience with SQL Server

• Experience using modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot), to improve productivity and code quality

• Experience working in an Agile development environment

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Automation Machinery Equipment and Software

• Experience with OPC UA, and Machinery Simulation software

• Hands-on familiarity with any cloud platforms, Azure is preferred

• Experience with Mass Transit and/or RabbitMQ

• Experience with Git, and SonarQube

• Azure cloud certifications or Agile certifications are a plus.

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• You contribute to a culture of innovation by experimenting and sharing new ideas

• You deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions that scale with customer needs

• You collaborate effectively and elevate those around you

• You use AI and automation to meaningfully improve your productivity and the team’s efficiency

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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