Software Engineer II

About Benson Hill
Benson Hill is a seed innovation company that unlocks nature’s genetic diversity in soy quality traits to meet the demand for better feed, food, and fuel.

Leveraging decades-proven genetics, AI-driven plant science, and a nature-positive ethos, we are Nourishing Innovation. Benson Hill’s CropOS™ platform combines machine learning and big data with breeding techniques and plant biology to drastically accelerate and simplify the product development process. By combining the power of plant science, data analytics, and cloud computing, Benson Hill aims to revolutionize the way we grow and consume food, ultimately contributing to a healthier and more environmentally friendly future for all.

More information can be found online at www.bensonhill.com. Follow us on Twitter. at @BensonHillInc. Twitter at @BensonHillInc.

Our Purpose and Core Values

• Be Bold! We redefine boundaries by providing new solutions to difficult problems. Together we are driven to transform the future and will not allow the fear of failure to prevent us from innovating. We voice our opinions, embrace change, and challenge each other to think creatively.
• Be Inspired! We have purpose in our work-we are curious, engaged, and have fun. We maintain an active learning mindset and are motivated by diverse people and thoughts. We are energized by all innovators and together we aim to make an impact and contribute to building a better world.
• Be Real! We understand who we are, what we want to achieve, and what it takes to get there. We hold each other accountable through timely, candid, and well-intentioned feedback. Together we engage in honest communication and healthy debate that leads to success through true alignment.

Department Overview

Benson Hill is looking for a passionate and proven Full-Stack Software Engineer II to be part of our Product & Platform Acceleration team. The role will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of software features across our R&D applications. The Software Engineer II will work with a highly collaborative team of engineers and research scientists to translate business requirements into products and features that support R&D activities and Data Science discoveries.

Technologies we use: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Postgres, Typescript, Next.js, AWS, Terraform

Position Summary

The successful candidate has prior software engineering experience with expertise and engineering background in multiple programming languages and technical platforms. Write, test, debug, and maintain software based on the requirements provided and with direction or guidance from more senior members of the team. Generate code adhering to standards as defined by the software team, document development tasks and decisions, participate in effective code reviews, and participate in team meetings. Follow standard and effective software development methodologies and release processes.

You Will:

(Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable applications and systems using Python, Typescript/JavaScript, and AWS
• Work with users to understand end-user requirements, formulate use cases, and translate them into pragmatic and effective technical designs
• Enable creative, scalable engineering solutions for data gathering and integration of structured and unstructured data sets
• Continuously improve and maintain code quality through writing unit tests, automation, and code reviews
• Contribute ideas to help improve our technology, coding standards, and products
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of data software applications across the full engineering stack
• Engineer cloud deployed software solutions to enable data and analytics pipelines
• Continuously improve and maintain code quality through writing unit tests, automation and code reviews

You Have:

(Competencies and Qualifications)

Education

• Bachelor’s or Masters in computer science, computer engineering or other technical field

Experience

• MS with 2+ years or BS with 4+ years of professional software development experience
• ·Strong knowledge in Python
• Strong knowledge of web frameworks such as Next.js
• Strong knowledge of API frameworks such as FastAPI
• Relational database experience
• CICD experience
• Experience with AWS cloud platform or other cloud platforms
• Solid OOP and software design knowledge – can write software that’s extensible, reusable, and meets desired architectural objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment

Additional Skills

• Ability to focus and work independently with little direction
• Familiarity with Linux / Unix environments
• Experience building data pipelines and ETL jobs in the cloud
• Should have exposure to Agile
• Self-motivated to learn new technologies
• Neo4j or graph databases a plus
• C# .Net a plus
• Strong customer focus
• Collaborative

Preference Given to Applicants with the Following

• Experience with DevOps & Cloud Security best practices
• Experience with IaC such as Terraform

We have a Total Rewards Package at Benson Hill that consists of more than just your paycheck. Total Rewards at Benson Hill covers Pay (salary and bonus), Health (employer benefit contributions) and Wealth (investments). Some of the perks include:

• A Collaborative Environment
• A flexible PTO program with a focus on work/life balance
• Competitive medical benefits and retirement savings plan
• Competitive Dental and Vision Coverage
• Education reimbursement
• PAID parental leave
• And more….

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $93,360.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• REST: 1 year (Preferred)
• Java: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63132 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• St. Louis, MO 63132: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person