Senior Software Engineer I

About the role

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Corteva Agriscience intends to separate into two independent companies on or about October 1, 2026. It is Corteva’s current intention that this position will align with the Seed Company, Vylor, at the time of the intended separation. The Vylor innovation engine will be anchored in the agriculture industry’s most elite germplasm and transformative biotech. The company will leverage its next generation scientific expertise in disciplines like gene editing and molecular breeding to further strengthen its core business while exploring opportunities to expand to new row crops – and potentially beyond. Vylor will scale these innovations using its leading routes-to-market and by significantly expanding its licensing business.

Responsibilities

• Build Python APIs that bring our cutting-edge data science to farmers around the world.
• Create AWS infrastructure to support those APIs and the data science tools behind them.
• Work with designers and other engineers to build user-focused interfaces in React.
• Build responsive and adaptive UI.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Show a passion for learning and developing skills, trying new technologies, and practicing solution-centric thinking.
• Bring your experience and knowledge to help mentor, lead, and grow others.
• Lead and define application architecture following Corteva’s best practices.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience as a software developer.
• At least one year of that writing Python and/or JavaScript.
• Experience working with databases and building scalable solutions.
• Ability to work alongside a driven team that takes ownership of the work they do.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to take initiative and build deep, meaningful relationships.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience working with distributed and multi-region teams.
• Experience with agile frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Experience developing AgTech applications.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.