Embedded Software Engineer - FORT Robotics

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will own specific components of our embedded stack, bridging the gap between hardware and high-level applications. You won't just be writing code; you will be architecting safety-critical systems where reliability is non-negotiable. You will work in a multi-environment context, navigating Embedded Linux, RTOS (Zephyr/FreeRTOS), and bare-metal landscapes.

What You’ll Do

• Build the Core: Design and implement robust C/C++ software for safety-critical embedded devices.
• Platform Architecture: Architect and implement robust Embedded Linux user-space applications while developing real-time firmware for FreeRTOS devices.
• Pipeline & Quality: Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) to automate testing and streamline delivery.
• Hardware Integration: Bring up new hardware, debug complex issues using JTAG/GDB, and optimize performance.
• Safety Compliance: Collaborate with the safety team to ensure code adheres to rigorous standards (IEC 61508) without sacrificing development velocity.

What You Bring

• Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on embedded software development.
• Core Languages: Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• OS Knowledge: Solid experience with Embedded Linux and exposure to RTOS.
• Connectivity: Familiarity with IP networking protocols and standard interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN).
• Tooling: Experience with Python for scripting/automation and familiarity with CI/CD workflows.
• Debugging: Comfort using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and GDB to troubleshoot hard-to-find bugs.
• Education: B.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

Bonus Points

• Low-level Linux knowledge of Board Support Packages (BSP) and device drivers.
• Experience with wireless stacks (BLE, ISM, Wi-Fi).
• Background in Functional Safety (FuSa) or working in regulated industries (Medical, Automotive, Aerospace)

The base salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $145,000, based on qualifications, experience, and the level at which the candidate is hired. Total compensation may also include additional incentives and benefits.