Mechanical Orchard specializes in rewriting critical and complex business applications to adapt to market challenges and opportunities.
The company uses a Generative AI platform, Imogen, which employs advanced data engineering, compiler, and LLM-based techniques.
As a Software Engineer, you will work on small, cross-functional teams to build technology that replaces or transforms legacy systems.
You will engage in pair programming and gain hands-on experience with modern engineering practices such as test-driven development and continuous delivery.
The role emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and growth, with support for deepening your craft.
Responsibilities include working with modern programming languages like Elixir, Golang, and Java, collaborating with product managers and designers, and applying XP engineering practices.
You will operate and support production applications within an agile DevSecOps model and contribute to technical discovery efforts for legacy applications.
Continuous learning about emerging technologies and mentoring others is encouraged.
Requirements:
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.
The ability to learn new software and technologies quickly is necessary.
A passion for generative AI and/or data engineering is expected.
Preferred qualifications include 1 to 4 years of software engineering experience through internships, co-op programs, or coding competitions.
Comfort in both application development and research environments is preferred.
Exposure or passion for XP practices such as pair programming and test-driven development is advantageous.
Candidates should be comfortable as full stack developers and have expertise in at least one modern programming language and application framework.
Strong communication, collaboration skills, and empathy are essential for working closely with the development team and customers.
Benefits:
Mechanical Orchard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
The company is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to employees with protected disabilities consistent with local law.
The job requisition is open for collecting resumes for future opportunities, with the understanding that immediate hiring is not currently taking place.
