Software Engineer; Agriculture, Entry-Level, -Prem

Software Engineer (Agriculture, Entry-Level)

100% on site; no remote

The Morning Star Company and its affiliates operate three tomato processing facilities in Central California, processing over 1/3 of the California processing tomato crop, in addition to tomato transplanting, farming, harvesting and trucking operations. The company employs approximately 500 year‑round and 2,500 seasonal colleagues. The Morning Star Company is the largest independent producer of bulk tomato ingredient products (tomato paste and diced tomatoes) in the world.

We also produce canned tomatoes, tomato products and specialty sauces in pouches for customers in the retail and food service markets. The company is known worldwide for its innovation and integrity. We are organizationally structured through a system we term Mission Focused Self‑Management™. Our company is operated by colleagues without titles or an appointed hierarchy of authority. Authority relative to other colleagues’ activities is lateral, with our mission as our guiding principle of action, and respect, influence and success built based on each colleague’s integrity, competency, effort, persistence, and straightforward persuasiveness.

While we have grown significantly, we intend to maintain a culture of individual responsibility and Mission Focused Self‑Management.

“Improve the reliability, scalability and features of the Gradient software to allow the expansion to more acres, thus increasing profitability and optimizing resources. Research and develop new software tools for Gradient colleagues to use to improve their own productivity. Assist with the development and implementation of automation technology in the agricultural industry as a tool to improve crop yields and quality.”

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is appreciated.
• Proficient knowledge in Python. Knowledge of SQL, React, JavaScript are a plus.
• Familiarity with software development principles, algorithms, data structures, and object‑oriented design.
• Attention to detail and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
• Agriculture knowledge is a plus.
• Strong personal integrity and drive.

Salary range: $80,000 – $100,000 depending on experience.