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Senior Software Engineer, Embedded

Location: Seattle, WA · On-site
Job type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ years
Listed: 30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

C
C++
RTOS
I2C/SPI/UART/CAN

Also useful

Yocto
FPGA HDL
MIPI

Stated benefits & perks

Health
Dental
Vision
401k
Parental leave

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced embedded software engineer. In this role you will design and develop on-device software for BRINC’s entire hardware product line, including indoor and outdoor drones, hand-held remote controllers, robotic drone nests, and a variety of support equipment & accessories.

Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end software development - from specification to design, implementation, testing, and product support. Write high-quality flight ready code (primarily in C/C++).
Establish top-level design architectures and implementation methodologies for the team. Clearly communicate decisions with internal stakeholders. Document contributions in a revision-controlled environment.
Work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical, perception, controls, test and manufacturing engineers.
Work closely with customers by debugging issues in the field, incorporating end user feedback, and supporting new product deployments.

Qualifications

5+ years of industry experience developing software for devices
Experience with C, C++, Python and related programming and scripting languages
Experience working in a fast-paced technical environment
Experience developing and optimizing for embedded systems, in linux environment
Experience working with standard embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)
Experience developing software for a range of compute hardware (SoC, MCU, etc.)
Experience bringing up and testing new hardware in collaboration with other engineers
Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Bachelors or Masters of Science in Computer Science or related degree

Preferred Skills

7+ years of experience developing software for Aerospace, Robotics, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, or related industries
Experience interfacing to displays, cameras, and other perception sensors (MIPI, etc.)
Experience working with Yocto
Experience developing HDL (Verilog, VHDL) for FPGAs with specific experience on video processing pipelines
Experience developing software for flight control, navigation, and autonomy applications
Experience developing software for embedded radio systems
Experience developing software for localization systems (GNSS, etc.)
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Ability to work independently and in teams, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Experience developing software solutions for UAV/UAS used in commercial, industrial, or defense applications

Brinc Culture Values

Try the hard stuff
Be innovative - Invent the future
Move fast
Listen to end-users
Strive for excellence
Don’t build a dystopia
Be frugal
Save lives through technology

Additional information

If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!

Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
401K plan
Maternity and paternity leave
Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
Flexible work environment
Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

About Brinc

At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety.

Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions.

BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others.

BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity.

We’re committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances - and empowering every employee so they can do their best work.

If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.

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