Senior Software Engineer AHS

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Modular Mining Systems is the global leader in mine management technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. Our innovative technology powers mine operations in every corner of the globe. The products we cultivate, the solutions we engineer and the service we deliver set us apart in the Mining Technology industry. We are more than a company, we’re a community of passionate, creative professionals striving toward a shared vision: to revolutionize the way the mining industry operates. With a presence stretching from Johannesburg to Vancouver, Sydney to Lima, you are part of a global brand that supports creativity, fosters innovation and encourages you to think big, share ideas and be yourself.

The Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) is a comprehensive fleet management system for mines. The autonomous dump truck, jointly developed by Komatsu Ltd., Komatsu America Corp. and Modular Mining Systems, Inc, is centrally controlled through a wireless network that integrates on-board vehicle controllers, high precision global positioning, and obstacle detection and avoidance systems. The system has full supervisory logic that utilizes complex data fusion to control the dump truck to safely operate through a load, haul and dump cycle and allow integration with other mine vehicles such as light vehicles, dozers, loaders, graders.

The AHS Product Development team is responsible for crafting innovative solutions to unique and challenging problems. Working with our partners around the world, you will help design and support the next generation of mine planning and optimization technology and build the future platforms and infrastructure that will drive the changes in the mining industry for generations.

Each day will present you with new challenges and opportunities to test and grow your skills.

You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications directly related to Komatsu’s AHS functionalities and improvements.

As an AHS Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Producing and maintaining high quality, tested and efficient code, following industry standards.
• Developing proof of concepts for new, innovative solutions.
• Performing analysis, estimating work, creating and updating software architecture and design.
• Understanding Komatsu applications domain and pro-actively interacting with product teams to improve functional and nonfunctional aspects of platform and product components.
• Providing technical oversight to development teams and contractors in subject area.

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of shown experience in Software Development.
• Strong Java coding skills.
• Deep understanding of design patterns, multithreading, and distributed systems.
• Experience in performance optimization, such as memory profiling, database query optimization, load testing, concurrency management, algorithm optimization, caching strategies, network and I/O optimization, performance monitoring, and garbage collection tuning.
• Experience in REST APIs and IAM.
• Experience in Linux and Shell Scripting.
• Experience in Automation for CI/CD, configuration injection and testing.
• Problem-solving ability and attention to details.
• Proven success in software architecture and systems design.

• Good knowledge of computer networking and the TCP/IP stack.
• Experience in Kafka and Event-driven architectures.
• Experience with some of the industry standard solutions for Cloud Native Architectures.
• Solid grasp of performance-critical, real-time, highly available and distributed systems.
• Experience with databases modeling and ORM frameworks.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills, ability to effectively interact with local and offshore development teams.
• Experience in object-oriented analysis and design using common design patterns.
• Strong analytical skills, experience with domain modeling and requirement elicitation.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, foster a collaborative work environment, drive project success, and mentor team members to achieve their full potential.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.