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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** TERRAFIRMA, INC.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Networking Basics, Toolchain, PIC Microcontroller, Real Time Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0da9ed27a6a5683f

## About the Role

* B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
 * 2+ years of professional or project experience with software and firmware development for embedded systems and microcontrollers
 * Demonstrated experience owning large scale deliverables, leading teams, and driving product roadmaps

Preferred Skills & Experience

 * Experience working with safety-critical or real-time systems
 * Experience working with embedded applications for robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, automotive, or construction
 * Familiarity with platform and toolchain development for embedded systems
 * Experience building testing frameworks or designing CI/CD pipelines

Additional Requirements

 * Must be willing to work extended hours or weekends when needed to support critical deadlines or triage urgent deployment issues
 * Comfortable with working in a fast-paced startup environment
 * Must be willing to relocate to Austin, TX if not within commuting distance

## Description

* Design and architect firmware and low-level code for embedded systems and microcontrollers
 * Perform platform bringup for new hardware, including driver implementation, sensor integration, boot chain development, and basic networking
 * Own the integration, calibration, and testing of sensors both for proof-of-concept prototypes and production systems
 * Lead interdisciplinary teams, mentor new employees, and actively participate in the hiring process


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