Careers at Badger Meter

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. What You Will Contribute: The Engineer I, Firmware will support Badger Meter’s continued growth and alignment amongst product families. The Engineer I contributes to aspects of embedded systems regarding firmware development and product performance testing. The Engineer I assists projects involving new product development and maintaining existing products in the production environment while gaining product knowledge. This individual contributor role offers autonomy, creativity, and the opportunity to work side by side with the Engineering leaders. The incumbent must be willing and able to learn, work effectively in a multi-discipline team, and demonstrate effective problem-solving initiative and motivation. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Design firmware component/portion of a project with oversight Provide firmware support for product and sustaining engineering with oversight from more senior engineers. Perform product and design verification tests Assist in defining plans/production implementations Write product work instructions/process documents Initiate and implement engineering change requests Participates in multi-discipline project teams, provide input into project schedules, budgets and risks. QUALIFICATIONS: No previous experience required Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or CS/Software/Firmware Engineering. Basic working design knowledge of embedded microcontroller/microprocessor firmware (C, C++, etc.) Familiarly with revision control systems (Git or SVN) Basic understanding of digital circuit design and troubleshooting. Basic familiarity with implementing schematics for digital circuits, with common ECAD tools (Altium, PCAD, or Protel) Experience working with test instruments such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers for troubleshooting PCBs and electronic products. (Preferred) Experience working with other company departments on occasion in technical support of products. (Preferred) Experience debugging and prototyping embedded systems (Preferred) #EL-123 Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual Pay Increases Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost! Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Privacy Statement The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here .

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. What You Will Contribute: The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting scalable software solutions that power Badger Meter's connected products and digital platforms. This role serves as a technical leader on complex projects, partnering closely with Product Management, Quality Assurance, DevOps, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality software that meets customer and business needs. The successful candidate will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. This role also helps drive technical innovation, mentors engineers, and promotes engineering best practices across the organization. Essential Job Duties Software Architecture & Development Analyze product and business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and software designs. Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions using modern software engineering principles and practices. Lead technical design discussions and provide architectural guidance for new features and products. Write clean, maintainable, scalable, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and promote best practices for software development. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across applications and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of software products. Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level software engineers. Influence technical direction and contribute to engineering standards, processes, and best practices. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve product performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the software engineering organization. Project Execution Participate in project planning, estimation, and risk assessment activities. Provide regular status updates on project work, milestones, dependencies, and technical risks. Balance multiple priorities while meeting project timelines and quality expectations. Quality & Testing Partner with Software Quality Assurance teams to define testing strategies and acceptance criteria. Support automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment initiatives. Ensure software solutions meet performance, reliability, security, and maintainability standards. Customer & Product Support Assist technical support teams with complex product issues and root cause analysis. Participate in product beta testing and customer investigations when required. Provide technical expertise during critical customer escalations. Documentation Create and maintain technical specifications, architecture documentation, design documents, and other engineering artifacts. Document software features, APIs, and system integrations to support ongoing maintenance and future development. Additional Responsibilities Maintain confidentiality of company intellectual property and customer information. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field. 7+ years of professional software development experience. Experience designing and developing commercial software applications. Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, or similar. Experience with cloud-based platforms and distributed systems. Agentic mindset with a proven track record of leveraging AI coding tools— such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or OpenAI Codex — to meaningfully accelerate delivery, not just as a novelty but as a core part of your workflow Experience working within Agile software development environments. Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented design, testing methodologies, and source control systems. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred Experience with AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms. Experience developing SaaS, IoT, analytics, or data-driven applications. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience mentoring engineers or serving as a technical lead. Experience working with scalable, high-availability systems. Annual target salary for this role is $155,000-$160,000 Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual Pay Increases Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost! Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Privacy Statement The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here .

Badger Meter - Where Every Drop Counts and So Do You At Badger Meter, we're more than a leading global water technology company - we're innovators with a mission: to preserve and protect the world's most precious resource. For over 120 years, our trusted solutions have enabled our customers to optimize the delivery and use of water, maximize revenue and reduce waste. Every employee at Badger Meter is an important part of our success. Here, your work doesn't just move a business forward - it shapes a more sustainable future. We are committed to building a workplace where we celebrate differences, empower voices, and encourage fresh ideas that drive innovation. When you join us, you'll find: Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe. Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential. A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive. Be part of something bigger. At Badger Meter, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change for people and the planet. What You Will Contribute: Build technology that helps customers manage one of the world’s most valuable resources—water. As a Software Engineer II, you'll play a key role in developing, enhancing, and supporting software solutions that power Badger Meter’s products and services. You'll work across the software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems, improve customer experiences, and deliver high-quality solutions. This role requires WEEKLY on-site work in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship and be able to commence work in the Milwaukee area on their start date. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Design, develop, test, document, and maintain cloud-based software services and features, from initial implementation through ongoing iteration and support. Analyze problem requirements and research applicable technologies to identify effective solutions. Design and implement a defined component within a larger project, writing maintainable, well-structured software. Debug and resolve issues in existing software and systems. Take ownership of assigned projects/components, including task and effort estimation, and communicate progress, dependencies, and risks to the team. Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to team process improvements. Participate in design and code reviews, and mentor Engineer I staff. Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, security, product, and other engineering teams to deliver well-tested solutions. QUALIFICATIONS: 3+ years of related software development experience. Experience with one or more of: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, or Java. Experience with version control (Git/GitHub). Experience with cloud development (AWS preferred). Experience with relational and non-relational databases. Experience with project management/tracking tools (e.g., Jira). Knowledgeable of software development concepts, processes, and tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to define problems, identify root causes, and apply appropriate solutions. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively both independently and within a team, with minimal supervision. Strong initiative, motivation, and curiosity, with sound judgment and decision-making skills. PREFERRED: Experience with identity and access management concepts/platforms (e.g., AWS Cognito/IAM, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID). Experience with UI technologies such as React, HTML, CSS. Experience with data stores such as Elasticsearch and MySQL. Experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions). Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform or CloudFormation). Why Badger Meter? Join a collaborative team where your work has visible impact—from building new features to solving real-world customer challenges. You'll have the opportunity to grow your technical skills while helping create innovative solutions that make water management smarter and more sustainable. #Onsite Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter: Competitive Pay Annual Bonus Eligible for Annual Pay Increases Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost! Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Privacy Statement The Employee and Applicant Privacy Statement describes how we collect, use, share, retain, and safeguard applicant information. Please see the privacy statement on our website here .