Front End Software Engineer

About the Company

At Bloomfield, we are revolutionizing the way crops are monitored and managed. Our AI-powered imaging technology provides continuous, plant-level health and performance insights from seed to harvest. Our mission is to empower farmers with the tools they need to increase crop productivity and quality while using fewer scarce resources, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and food-secure future.

In 2024, Kubota Corporation, a global leader in agricultural machinery and solutions, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation, acquired Bloomfield. This acquisition unites Bloomfield’s innovative technology with Kubota’s extensive resources and commitment to provide comprehensive smart agriculture solutions to farmers worldwide. Our combined expertise and resources will drive innovation and deliver benefits to farmers, ensuring a more sustainable and prosperous agricultural industry.

About the Role

As a Front End Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing user interface components and enhancing the user experience of our web mobile applications. You will work closely with our AI and Backend teams to build and present state-of-the-art plant insights for crops worldwide. In this role, you will be primarily focused on building and supporting React-based applications such as our Bloomfield Dashboard - Where our customers see and interact with our data. You will collaborate closely with our design and back-end teams to translate UI/UX design wireframes into functional and responsive web interfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality, reusable, and scalable front-end components for both the Bloomfield Dashboard and our internal component library using React, TypeScript, and other technologies like Material UI, Redux, and LaunchDarkly.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to ensure the technical feasibility of designs
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, share knowledge, and enforce best practices.
• Work closely with back-end developers to integrate front-end components and help guide API design.

Qualifications:

• 2 - 5 years of experience in front-end or other software engineering roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in React and TypeScript, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work and projects.
• Experience with other front-end technologies like MUI and Progressive Web Apps.
• Demonstrated experience in building responsive and visually appealing web applications.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with git and common git workflows.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in front-end development.

Nice to Have Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with mapping and charting libraries, such as Chart.js and Mapbox.
• UI/UX and startup experience.
• Experience utilizing AI tooling and IDEs to increase development efficiency