Embedded Software Engineers (Levels II-IV)

Embedded Software Engineers (Levels II-IV)

Robotics | Autonomy | Embedded C++ | ROS2

📍 Locations: Pittsburgh, PA | Chillicothe, IL | North Carolina | San Francisco Bay Area

⏳ Contract Opportunity for 12 to 24 months

About the Opportunity

We are building next-generation autonomous machine technologies and are seeking Embedded Software Engineers across multiple experience levels to support the development of production-scale autonomy software.

This team develops software powering autonomous systems working in real-world environments. Engineers will collaborate with robotics, controls, AI/ML, simulation, systems, and hardware teams to design, develop, test, and deploy software that enables perception, planning, localization, control, and autonomous decision-making.

Whether you are an engineer early in your robotics career or a senior technical leader with autonomy experience, we would like to connect with you.

What You'll Be Working On

• Autonomous and robotic software systems
• Embedded and real-time software development
• Perception, localization, and mapping technologies
• Motion planning and control systems
• Sensor fusion using LiDAR, Camera, Radar, and GPS
• Linux-based software platforms
• Distributed software architectures
• Simulation, HIL, and SIL environments
• Production deployment of autonomous technologies
• Performance optimization and software scalability

Required Technical Skills

• Strong C++ programming skills
• Linux development environment
• Object-Oriented Design and Software Architecture
• Multithreaded Application Development
• Performance Optimization and Debugging
• Version Control (Git)

Preferred Skills

• Python
• ROS/ROS2
• Autonomous Systems
• Robotics Software Development
• Sensor Fusion
• Computer Vision
• SLAM
• Motion Planning
• Control Systems
• Real-Time Systems
• Edge Computing
• Vehicle Network Protocols (CAN, Ethernet)

Target Backgrounds

We encourage applications from professionals with experience in

• Robotics Engineering
• Autonomous Systems
• Embedded Software Development
• Industrial Automation
• Automotive Software
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Mining Equipment
• Construction Equipment
• Agricultural Technology
• Aerospace Systems
• Defense Systems
• Advanced Manufacturing

Experience Levels

Embedded Software Engineer II

• 2-5 years of experience
• Strong C++ foundation
• Embedded systems, robotics, or automation experience
• ROS/ROS2 exposure is a plus

Embedded Software Engineer III

• 5-8 years of experience
• Production software development experience
• Experience with robotics or autonomous systems
• Strong system integration experience

Senior Embedded Software Engineer IV

• 8+ years of experience
• Technical leadership and architecture experience
• Large-scale software system development
• Production autonomy platform experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in

• Robotics Engineering
• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Autonomous Systems
• Related Engineering Discipline

Master's degrees in Robotics, Autonomous Systems, AI, Computer Engineering, or Automation are highly preferred.

Why Apply?

✅ Work on cutting-edge autonomy programs

✅ Develop software that moves from simulation to real-world deployment

✅ Collaborate with robotics, AI, controls, and systems engineering experts

✅ Opportunity to influence the future of autonomous machines at scale

✅ Exposure to perception, planning, control, and autonomous navigation technologies