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Software Engineer II
Posting Start Date: 9/15/26
Job Location (Short): Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85706
Requisition ID: 36865
Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position
Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we're not just talking about progress and innovation - we're making it happen. Our cutting-edge Modular brand solutions are powering mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability in ways that seemed impossible just years ago.
The Company
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're 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.
Job Purpose
Design, build, and operate mission critical software services that power Komatsu's automation products. This role leads the definition and delivery of small features across distributed autonomous services such as machine coordination, equipment management, navigation planning, collision detection, and safeguarding. The Software Engineer II partners with product, hardware, and operations teams, mentors other engineers, and drives scalable architecture, quality, and operational excellence for mine sites worldwide.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including occasional international travel.
Required Skills
Preferred Skills
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at .
Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
EEO Statement
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.
Posting Start Date: 9/15/26
Job Location (Short): Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85706
Requisition ID: 36865
Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position
Shape the Future of Mining with Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions: At Komatsu Mining Technology Solutions, we're not just talking about progress and innovation - we're making it happen. Our cutting-edge Modular brand solutions are powering mines worldwide, driving efficiency and sustainability in ways that seemed impossible just years ago.
The Company
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're 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.
Job Purpose
Design, build, and operate mission critical software services that power Komatsu's automation products. This role leads the definition and delivery of small features across distributed autonomous services such as machine coordination, equipment management, navigation planning, collision detection, and safeguarding. The Software Engineer II partners with product, hardware, and operations teams, mentors other engineers, and drives scalable architecture, quality, and operational excellence for mine sites worldwide.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including occasional international travel.
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, or related discipline; Master's preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 2 years of professional software development experience building and delivering complex software systems to customers.
- Strong programming skills and proficiency applying object oriented design patterns and clean code practices.
- Experience with REST APIs.
- Experience across the full software development life cycle including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, automated testing, and production operations.
- Hands on experience developing automated tests at the unit, integration, contract, and system level and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to instrument and monitor services and apply operational excellence practices to troubleshoot and improve production systems.
- Understanding of security and data privacy best practices and ability to apply them in system design and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and influence technical decisions within the team.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with event driven microservices; familiarity with cloud native deployment patterns and containerization.
- Experience with network protocols, distributed application debugging, and performance analysis.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At Komatsu we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. We are authentic, ambitious, and innovative in our pursuit of Diversity & Inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.
If you want to learn more about Komatsu, please visit our website at .
Company Information
Komatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. Founded in 1921, Komatsu has a long history of quality, reliability, innovation, and excellence. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu facilities, distributors and dealers are in more than 140 countries and employ more than 60,000 people. Komatsu offers a diverse and challenging work environment, where you can grow your skills and career, and contribute to a sustainable, clean-energy future. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, be a part of something big and join a team that is shaping the world!
EEO Statement
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.