At Mechanical Orchard, we specialize in safely rewriting the most critical and complex business applications—the software that runs the world as we know it today—so they’re ready to adapt quickly and easily to market challenges and opportunities. Our approach emerged from observing the decades-long failure patterns in modernization efforts and is designed to eliminate the risks and disruptions that characterize most projects. Our Generative AI platform, Imogen, harnesses this method using advanced data engineering, compiler and LLM based techniques to create something unique in the industry.
Our background in software development and the impact on the industry is well known: we've literally helped write the book on XP and other impactful Agile practices. We’re applying the same thoughtfulness and rigor in applying AI pragmatically where it helps. We believe in the durable principles behind Agile, and embrace the power of cross-functional teams, collective ownership, test driven development, short feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
We’re bringing joy to beleaguered IT teams everywhere. Together, we’re seeing how applying craft, expertise, and technologies we’re building can fundamentally transform the way companies operate, innovate, and win.
Our values are: Do the right thing. Do what works. Be kind.
As a Software Engineer at Mechanical Orchard, you’ll work on small, cross-functional teams to build technology that replaces or transforms legacy systems. You’ll learn from experienced peers through pair programming and gain hands-on experience with modern engineering practices like test-driven development and continuous delivery. We value curiosity, collaboration, and growth — and we’ll support you as you deepen your craft.
You will be expected to:
Work as part of small, cross functional XP teams building advanced technology for customers or for Mechanical Orchard using a variety of modern programming languages
Pair program with other engineers and collaborate closely with other roles such as product managers and designers
Learn and apply XP engineering practices such pair programming, test-driven development, refactoring, continuous integration and continuous delivery
Operate and support production applications as a team in the context of the agile DevSecOps model
Collaborate on technical discovery efforts for existing customer systems including legacy applications
Continuously learn about relevant emerging technologies or practices and foster the growth of the organization through mentorship, tech talks, and other means
Contribute to research efforts using the latest technologies in generative AI and data engineering
Basic Qualifications
Have a Bachelor's, or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Comfortable with pair programming, Mechanical Orchard’s default mode of working together
Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly
Passionate about generative AI and/or data engineering
Preferred Qualifications
1 to 4 years of software engineering experience through previous internships or co-op programs, work experience, coding competitions, publications, etc.
Comfortable in both application development and research environments
Has exposure or passion for XP practices such as pair programming and test driven development
Comfortable as a full stack developer, and have expertise in at least one modern programming language and application framework
Strong communication and collaboration skills as well as empathy are essential for working closely with the development team, customers, and others at Mechanical Orchard.
