Full Stack Software Engineer

About the roleHalter is transforming the farming industry with innovative technology that empowers farmers across the US, Australia, and New Zealand. As we grow globally, we're evolving the way we operate. Processes need to be simplified, automated, or reimagined. From frontend to backend to data, you'll be operating across a spectrum of engineering disciplines, working on projects that improve and create value across all of our teams at Halter.Building systems to monitor our fleet of collars and towers, developing tools to improve our operations, and refining customer experience through product improvements are some of the various projects you'll get your hands on in this role.We're seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer or Engineering Generalist who thrives in a self-motivated environment. This isn't your typical Software Engineering role—we're looking for a problem solver who can navigate complex challenges, simplify processes, and work beyond the typical bounds of software engineering, to deliver impactful solutions that drive Halter forward.Who we're looking forTechnical ability: Someone who has a great understanding of a wide spectrum of technical disciplines. A degree in software engineering, mechatronics engineering or similar is a HUGE bonus, but not a requirement.Proactivity & high ownership: Halter is a complex business. We're looking for someone who is a go-getter and is naturally inclined to find problems and solve them end to end. It doesn't matter what skills or experience you have, you see a problem and you figure it out. No SQL experience for a data project? Go learn it and solve it.Critical Thinking: Someone with strong opinions, loosely held. Someone who thinks critically, and applies first principles thinking to find the solution we need, and not just the solution we want.Impact-driven: We're looking for someone who works for more than just a paycheck. Someone who is intrinsically motivated by the impact their work has on real people and real animals.What your day could look likeBackend projects: Utilise cloud infrastructure, leveraging AWS services to build scalable and reliable distributed systems. Build and maintain RESTful APIs using languages such as Go, Kotlin, Java, or Typescript to support our applications and services.Frontend projects: Create intuitive user experiences, developing frontend applications using modern technologies like React for both our customers and internal teams.Data projects: Query, manipulate and visualise data to inform Halter's decision-making and strategic planning.Collaborate with cross-functional team: Working alongside experts in mechanical, electrical, firmware, and data science disciplines.Company: Dive deep into business operations, applying first-principles thinking to streamline processes through simplification, automation and internal tools.Why our team loves working at HalterDedicate yourself to solving real-world problems alongside an epic team in a culture designed around growth.A genuine and shared connection to our mission to make a difference in the world.The pride of joining an iconic New Zealand technology company. The excitement, risk, and reward of a high-growth technology scale-up on the global stage.Our ideas are truly valued, we are able to move fast, and our impact is real.State-of-the-art, dog-friendly office that's been thoughtfully designed right in the heart of Auckland city. Did we mention dogs and cows?Healthy body, healthy mind. We're partnered with Southern Cross Health Insurance to support your well-being.We offer 6 months of fully paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 4 weeks of fully paid secondary caregiver leave and many other parental benefits that support you and your family.Our personal growth is important. Halter offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.Our time to recharge is valued, we're offered wellness leave and unlimited paid annual leave.We offer an inclusive and attractive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.Delicious snacks and drinks are available for your daily flow.Our Office First ApproachThere's a reason you visit your friends in person, live with your family and don't do dinners over Zoom. Humans are wired for connection. We believe a world-class, in-person office culture is the best way for high-performing teams.Being office first is a core pillar of our culture. We believe in-person connections are key to driving your own growth, learning, impact, and building genuine long-lasting relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree, give feedback, and do meaningful and aligned work. We don't like having heaps of rules or policies, but this means having strong, trusted relationships is critical.We're office first, not office only. This means working from the office every day is our default setting, but we flex when we need to. We have a high-trust culture, so everyone is trusted to do what's best for Halter.Our office vibe is something special, it's hard to describe until you're here, but people at Halter who have come from fully remote or hybrid companies say they could never go back - the high energy and spectacular people they are now surrounded by every day makes work so enjoyable. Your growth, your learning and your impact is truly unlimited here, and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems, innovating, building context, and constantly learning from each other.About HalterAt Halter, we're on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break? No quad bikes, no dogs, no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. It's changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us you'll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think, out-work and out-care. We're committed to delivering real change in the world - this isn't easy, and in truth, we love that it's hard. We're backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC, Blackbird, Promus Ventures, Rocket Lab's Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.To find out more, visit our careers website, LinkedIn & Instagram.Join our teamHalter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Halter. We'd love to chat to see if you'll be an epic fitIf this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you're excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we'll be in touchPlease also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.
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