Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer At Bayer, the Digital Farming Solutions (DFS) division is on a mission to transform agriculture and drive a more sustainable food system by helping farmers sustainably increase their productivity and crop yields with digital tools. Within DFS, the Digital Value Chain Solutions enterprise creates Business‑to‑Business digital services that unlock value across the agri‑food ecosystem. We are searching for a Staff Engineer to lead customer‑focused prototyping, full‑stack software development, and the delivery of digital solutions across the agri‑food value chain. Ideal Candidate Self‑starter who thrives in ambiguous, early‑stage environments, driving incomplete requirements to clarity while contributing as a member of a high‑functioning, agile, and independent team. Collaborates with other engineers and architects to create a vision where all parts of the software ecosystem fit together and provide value to Bayer and our B2B customers. Designs and architects well‑factored, extensible, and performant software, considering the broader architecture of the ecosystem, while aligning technical execution with product and business needs. Passionate about user experience and building outcome‑focused solutions. Works in an open and inclusive way, empowering team members to own their portion of the design while still driving excellence. Enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to the overall skill development and quality improvement of the entire team. Handles ambiguity with grace and excitement. Proactively identifies systemic risks and collaborates cross‑functionally to ensure the platform scales reliably, sustainably, and consistently across customers and services. Responsibilities Operate in an early‑stage environment with limited prior context and end‑to‑end ownership for what you build. Collaborate with business leads to identify customer challenges, ideate solutions, define technical requirements, and shape MVP solutions. Rapidly prototype and iterate on digital products using Python (backend). Lead full‑stack feature development, including cloud infrastructure using Azure and Terraform. Build systems that are fault‑tolerant and resilient, can recover from events with no loss of data, and satisfy service‑level objectives with ease. Build and scale RESTful APIs and backend services. Integrate AI tools (e.g., LLMs, Azure AI) and third‑party services where relevant. Produce well‑written, understandable, and technically correct system specifications. Read, modify, and constructively review existing and developing code bases. Manage trade‑offs between functionality, speed, and scalability in early‑stage builds. Required Qualifications 10+ years (MS 8+ or PhD 6+) of hands‑on experience in software development. Full‑stack development experience with Python, and/or Java. Cloud deployment experience with Azure (required); AWS is a plus. Infrastructure‑as‑code proficiency with Terraform. Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services. Strong grasp of software engineering best practices, including CI/CD and Git. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Azure AI services or LLMs. Experience with AI agent orchestration frameworks such as Langchain, Autogen, Semantic Kernel, or a willingness to learn them deeply. Offer management experience on Azure or AWS Marketplace. Entrepreneurial drive and ownership mindset. Ability to navigate ambiguity and iterate quickly. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration. User‑focused and outcome‑oriented problem solver. Interest in working with a team that values testing & learning. Interest in being a technical leader who has influence well beyond the software development, collaboratively driving the architectural vision of Digital Value Chain Solutions. Compensation & Benefits Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately $140,000–$210,000. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive program. Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and other standard benefits. Location United States: Residence‑Based, Chicago, Illinois; Creve Coeur, Missouri; St.Louis, Missouri. Equal Opportunity Employer Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans. Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr