Lead Software Engineer

Join the Digital Connect Devices team at Ecolab to architect and deliver IoT full‑stack software that bridges software and hardware while driving digital transformation for dispensing and IoT equipment systems. This onsite role in Eagan, Minnesota offers a collaborative culture, meaningful impact, and a pathway to grow through cross‑functional collaboration and innovation.

Expect a supportive environment that emphasizes strategic thinking, long‑term planning, and delivering reproducible, high‑quality software while balancing cost and schedule. The team values bold ideas, trusted partnerships across disciplines, and a clear path to influence product development and technology directions.

Benefits

• Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
• If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize business requirements and translate them into technology solutions that fit product goals.
• Provide architectural and technical guidance for product development and database design for JavaScript, C/C++, C#, and SQL based solutions.
• Develop and execute software engineering plans, manage schedules and resource allocations, and coordinate joint development with 3rd party vendors and outsourced teams.
• Establish and maintain software engineering processes to ensure reproducible, high‑quality development while controlling costs and delivering on time.
• Monitor technology trends and explore emerging standards for new opportunities.
• Think strategically, balancing immediate needs with longer‑term business priorities.
• Champion new ideas across cross‑functional teams, building trust and confidence with peers and business partners.
• Develop software, shape architectures, perform designs, and create proofs of concept to build applications that support Ecolab’s dispensing and IoT equipment system.
• Collaborate with team members to integrate software and hardware developed by other Ecolab divisions and across full‑stack IoT end node solutions.
• Participate in SCRUM/Agile software development processes and work with product owners to define User Stories and Acceptance Criteria.
• Apply DevOps practices to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a technical field.
• 8+ years of experience with C or C++ in embedded firmware development.
• 5+ years of experience with JavaScript and/or C# for UI/HMI development.
• Experience in microcontroller based or System‑On‑a‑Module (SOM) application development.
• Developed software projects for at least one of Linux, macOS, or Windows.
• Proven track record in estimates, planning, and delivering with accountability.
• Experience leading large scale software development initiatives.
• Proven ability to collaborate with business, engineering, and R&D teams to translate needs to Application Development teams.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position.

Technologies

• JavaScript, C, C++, C#, SQL
• Linux, MacOS, Windows
• Postgres, MySQL, SQL Server
• Modbus RTU/TCP, BLE, Bluetooth Mesh
• LoRaWAN, LTE‑M, NB‑IoT

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $120,500.00 to $180,700.00 per year. This role is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance, per plan terms.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested and approved by Ecolab.

ADA

Ecolab provides reasonable accommodation during the application process upon request. If you require accommodation assistance, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of our career site.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

We believe the best teams are inclusive and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of Associates and Applicants, and to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, and advancement opportunities based on individual qualifications and performance.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.