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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - **Company:** Forterra - **Location:** East Palo Alto, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $155,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Protocol Buffers, IPv4, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Routing, Performance Tuning, Software Requirements Analysis, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Data Logging, Multithreading, Concurrency, Firewalls (Computer Science), System-level Testing, Iptables, Software Performance - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59148432-senior-software-engineer ## About the Role * 5 Years of experience developing in Linux-based environments * Hands-on experience with middleware frameworks and communication protocols (e.g., ROS, DDS, Protobuf, gRPC) * Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code * Strong understanding of multi-threaded programming, concurrency, and performance optimization * Proven ability to design scalable systems and develop clean, intuitive APIs * Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance, * Familiarity with the challenges of wireless, wired, cloud, and satellite communications * Working knowledge of networking fundamentals - TCP/IP stack, TCP, UDP, IPv4, routing, and firewall tools (e.g., iptables) * Experience with distributed system ## Description Forterra is a leader in autonomous systems for ground-based operations, developing technology that protects front-line soldiers and empowers civilian workers in critical industries. As the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, Forterra develops advanced platforms that bring reliability and intelligence to the edge. We're now expanding that mission through Vektor - a next-generation, edge-deployed, software-defined communication and smart data-brokering layer designed for operations in disrupted, degraded, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DDIL) environments. Joining the Vektor team means helping shape how humans and autonomous systems stay connected when it matters most. What you'll do * Design, develop, and optimize C++ and Python components supporting critical middleware, configuration management, data logging, and diagnostic subsystems in distributed robotic platforms. * Translate high-level concepts and system requirements into reliable, maintainable software implementations. * Analyze and validate software for safety, reliability, maintainability, testability, and system security across complex, mission-critical systems. * Debug and triage real-world communication and networking challenges from deployed autonomous ground systems. * Implement and maintain robust unit, integration, and system-level tests to ensure stability and performance. * Profile, troubleshoot, and optimize software performance across multiple hardware and networked subsystems. * Contribute to the evolution of our architecture, shaping how autonomous platforms communicate, share data, and operate in constrained environments. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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