Lead Development Engineer

Tyson Foods

Lead Development Engineer designing and delivering complex software for Tyson Foods, a protein and prepared-foods company. Leading architecture, testing, industrial integrations, security and technical mentorship.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeSpringdale • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software architecture design, development, and testing across multiple programming languages and frameworks. Capable of leading teams, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while fostering continuous improvement and technical mentorship.

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Software Architecture DesignExpert Programming SkillsData EngineeringTechnical WritingDevOps and CI/CD Knowledge

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingScripting with Ksh or BashUnit and Integration TestingSoftware DebuggingInfrastructure as Code (IaC) Design Patterns

Soft Skills

Collaborative LeadershipTechnical GuidanceProject Management

Tools & Technologies

AIXUnixSVNCVSModbus

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing IntegrationWarehousing Machine IntegrationPLC IntegrationSoftware Security Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SubversionUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design software architecture
Deliver high-complexity development tasks as part of a team
Lead and influence collaborative meetings with peers and stakeholders
Create requirements and demonstrate work with stakeholders
Document code and establish software product engineering best practices
Review and correct others’ work
Act as a knowledge resource within the team
Lead and define priorities for projects or processes
Design, code and debug applications in various software languages or tools
Develop software solutions by studying information needs, systems flow, data usage and work processes
Perform unit and integration testing
Maintain and improve existing codebases and peer-review code changes
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues
Collaborate with product managers, designers and other engineers to define, design and ship features
Write and maintain technical documentation
Research technologies and tools to improve efficiency and performance
Participate in project planning and estimate timeframes and resource requirements
Manage tasks and deadlines for timely project delivery
Ensure software security and compliance with industry standards and regulations
Implement data protection and security measures
Gather customer or end-user requirements and provide support
Translate customer requirements into technical specifications
Continuously improve development processes and methodologies
Engage in continuous learning and professional development
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree, or a significant amount of relevant experience
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Quantitative or Engineering Field preferred
5+ years of relevant and practical experience
Expert programming skills in multiple languages or software tools
Expert knowledge of multiple front-end and back-end frameworks
Expert knowledge of data engineering
Knowledge of design patterns for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Knowledge of design patterns with Version Control, DevOps and CI/CD
Proficiency in monitoring and alerting
Technical writing and diagramming skills
Technical, business or data analysis skills
C/C++ in a Unix environment
Scripting with ksh or bash, preferably with AIX
AIX / Unix
SVN / CVS
Modbus
Make
Manufacturing / warehousing machine / PLC integration
Must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Plan
Paid time off
401(k) plans
Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Education assistance through Upward Academy Online (Guild)
English language learning, professional certificates and college degrees through approved programs
Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions
401(k) match equal to 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay contributed, plus 50% of the next 2%
Stock Purchase Plan
Stock Purchase Plan match of 25% of the first 10% of eligible pay contributed
Contributions and Tyson’s contributions to the plans are always 100% vested
Opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact