Embedded Software Engineer I - The Toro Company

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.

This entry level Embedded Software Engineer won't just write code, you’ll bring entire machines to life. From commercial-grade lawn care vehicles to light construction equipment, you’ll design and develop embedded systems that make these machines smart, safe, and efficient. Your work will directly impact how professionals interact with powerful, real-world equipment in challenging environments.

What Makes This Role Unique

• Full-System Impact: You’ll work on software that controls everything from traction systems to motor controllers and displays—integrating hardware and software into a cohesive machine.

• Real-World Results: See your code in action as machines move, cut, and build in the field.

• Engineering Variety: Tackle challenges in embedded controller development, functional safety, telematics, and performance tuning—all in one role.

• Innovation Opportunities: Shape the future of connected, intelligent equipment with advanced embedded technologies.

What Will You Do?

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

• Design, develop, and debug embedded software for electronic controllers, displays, and traction systems.

• Implement machine network communications and ensure robust, real-time performance.

• Prototype and validate designs to meet functional safety and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to define requirements, brainstorm on innovative solutions, and test drive the machine you brought to life.

• Document compliance and production processes for smooth product launches.

• Solve controller challenges with guidance while balancing your project priorities.

What Do You Need?

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software, Electrical, or Computer Engineering

• College or Intern project experience in developing embedded software for controls, electronics, or telematics systems.

• Excellence in embedded software development for 16/32-bit microcontrollers (C/C++) is essential for everyday work.

• Strong understanding of hardware/software integration makes high quality products.

• Experience with communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C) lets you speak the language of our machines.

• Familiarity with telematics, wireless data protocols, and OTA firmware updates help us keep connected with the world.

• Knowledge of RTOS and functional safety standards allows us to produce safe products that people expect of Toro.

• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Pipelines, and Git will help you jump right into work.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills while working in a Scrum environment is simply what we do!

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 ourBloomington, MN HQlocation 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 $75000​ - ​$95000​. 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 dailypay app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

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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