Developer

Job Description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school / employment or any other visa , regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

As an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, you will lead and mentor both local and remote teams in embedded and user-facing software design and testing, ensuring the successful development and maintenance of new and existing products. This role involves both team leadership and individual contributions.

What Will You Do?

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for :

Leading and mentoring teams in the design, development, and testing of embedded software for electronic technologies, as well as desktop and mobile applications that integrate with corporate back-end systems.

Planning, implementing, and overseeing the development of software for electronic technologies—including microcontroller systems, motor controls, and wireless communication systems—while managing priorities, resources, and timelines.

Planning, implementing, and overseeing projects that connect front-end user experiences with secure, scalable enterprise infrastructure, ensuring compliance with privacy and communications security standards.

Ensuring compliance with functional safety regulations, other applicable regulatory standards, and product requirements—including marketing, cost, and reliability.

Setting standards and expectations for software design practices and promoting best-in-class development processes.

Driving collaboration among cross-functional partners in Engineering, Testing, Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory.

Providing technical mentoring and guidance to team members in software design, testing, and regulatory compliance.

Championing continuous improvement in testing automation and defect management.

Evaluating and supporting existing technologies and products throughout their lifecycle.

Fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and knowledge sharing.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements :

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (required).

10+ years of experience in embedded software development with hands-on product design, testing, and manufacturing processes.

Extensive experience in embedded software development and hands-on product design for electronic systems, as well as experience developing desktop and mobile applications that interface with corporate back-end platforms, databases, and APIs.

Strong understanding of hardware-software integration, complex system engineering, secure data exchange, and enterprise IT standards.

Demonstrated expertise in product specification development, requirements decomposition, and test traceability.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills—including active listening, mentoring, and the ability to guide teams and manage multiple projects.

Ability to build relationships, lead by influence, and drive cross-divisional or corporate-wide initiatives.

Results-driven, action-oriented, and committed to the highest standards of integrity.

Preferred expereince :

Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Business Management

5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience

What Can We Give You?

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical / dental / vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ   location a variety of perks, including :

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.

Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!

Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.

Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between ​$ 109200 ​ - ​$ 160000 ​. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees

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