Lead Development Engineer

Tyson Foods

Lead software engineer designing and delivering complex industrial software for Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas. Driving architecture, engineering standards, testing, security, and team mentorship.

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

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in software architecture design, development, and maintenance, with a strong focus on collaboration, technical guidance, and adherence to best practices. Proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with a commitment to continuous improvement and effective project management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software Architecture DesignExpert Programming AbilityData Engineering ExpertiseTechnical Writing and DiagrammingCollaboration and Team Leadership

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingKsh or Bash ScriptingData EngineeringDesign Patterns for IaCMonitoring and AlertingTechnical AnalysisVersion ControlDevOpsCI/CDSoftware Testing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingEmotional IntelligenceDecision-MakingChange ManagementTeam Motivation

Tools & Technologies

AIXUnixSVNCVSModbusMakeMotif/QT

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing IntegrationWarehousing Machine IntegrationPLC IntegrationSoftware Security ComplianceTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

QtSubversionUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design software architecture
Deliver high-complexity development tasks as part of a team
Lead collaborative meetings with peers and stakeholders
Create requirements and demonstrate completed work to stakeholders
Document code and maintain technical documentation
Establish software product engineering best practices
Review and correct others' work and provide peer feedback
Act as a knowledge resource within the team
Define project and process priorities
Design, code, debug, test, and maintain applications
Develop software solutions by analyzing information needs, system flow, data usage, and work processes
Perform unit and integration testing
Maintain and improve existing codebases
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define, design, and ship features
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 applicable 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
Perform other assigned job-related duties within scope of practice

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 ability in multiple languages or software tools
Expertise in multiple front-end and back-end frameworks
Expertise in 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
Technical, business, or data analysis
C/C++ in a Unix environment
ksh or bash scripting, preferably with AIX
AIX / Unix
SVN / CVS
Modbus
Make
Manufacturing / warehousing machine / PLC integration
Motif/QT
Ability to lead and influence collaborative meetings
Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship
Problem-solving and software architecture expertise
Decision-making and ability to identify resolutions
Emotional intelligence and team motivation
Change management and strategic vision
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

Paid time off
401(k) plan
Stock Purchase Plan
Affordable health benefits
Life insurance
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Education assistance through Upward Academy Online (Guild), including English language learning, professional certificates, and college degrees
Approved education programs with no upfront tuition or out-of-pocket costs up to $5,250 per year
401(k) pre-tax and after-tax Roth contributions
401(k) company match after one year: 100% of the first 3% of eligible pay contributed, plus 50% of the next 2%
Stock Purchase Plan match after one year: 25% of the first 10% contributed
Contributions and company contributions to the plans are always 100% vested
Annual Incentive Plan