TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Are you ready to build software that powers some of the world’s most advanced optical sorting machines? At TOMRA, we’re looking for a Software Developer who thrives on innovation, loves solving complex problems, and wants to make a tangible impact on the food industry.

You’ll work closely with Application Engineers and Regional Service Teams, ensuring our software not only meets real-world customer needs but also sets the standard for performance, reliability, and innovation. From architecting robust solutions to developing customer-facing tools, your work will touch every stage of the product lifecycle.

Your Role:

• Foster a culture of innovation, passion, and accountability within the team.
• Write clean, high-quality code in C++ and C#, designing software for dashboards, reports, and machine applications that delight customers.
• Build tools to monitor and optimize system performance, contribute to technical decisions, and continuously improve products.
• Support cybersecurity compliance and implement rigorous testing plans.
• Collaborate across engineering teams, provide technical guidance to service teams and customers, and occasionally visit sites globally to test and optimize solutions.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, manage time and priorities efficiently, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What you'll bring: 

• Experience that counts: 5+ years in software development, ideally in industrial automation, machinery, or engineering.
• Coding wizardry: C++ is essential; experience with C#, C, Python, or JavaScript is a plus. 
• Frameworks & libraries: .NET, MFC, WPF, Blazor, Qt, PyTorch, React, OpenCV, Computer Vision. 
• Cloud & DevOps pro: Microsoft Azure, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, TeamCity, GitHub, Azure DevOps).
• Tools of the trade: Visual Studio, Git, Docker.
• Databases & version control: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure Repos.
• Testing & quality: gtest, NUnit.
• Project smarts: Agile, NPD, Stage Gate, Targetprocess, Azure DevOps.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or related field).
• Workstyle: Thrive in open offices and industrial customer sites; ready to travel 1–4 weeks per year.

While we don’t expect you to tick every single box, experience with the majority of these tech stacks and tools will set you up for success in this role. 

Why work for us: 

• Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
• Company-wide bonus for all employees   
• 8 weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible employees 
• Free onsite car parking
• We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future
• KiwiSaver contribution paid on top of base salary

At TOMRA we proudly recognise cultural diversity, inclusiveness of thought and individuals to create a great working environment for our employees. So, even if you don’t think you tick all the boxes and the requirements, but you have what it takes, we would still like to hear from you.