Embedded C++/ Rust Software Engineer (Safety Critical)

Full Spectrum Software LLC

United States

3 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Compensation

$105,000.0 - $165,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design Agile Methodology Automation of Tests Unit Testing C++ (Programming Language) Static Program Analysis Communications Protocols Computer Programming Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Data Security Linux

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Device Drivers Memory Management Embedded Software EtherCAT FreeRTOS Hardware Interface Design Performance Tuning Systems Development Life Cycle Real-Time Operating Systems Robotic Automation Software RS-485 Standard Subversion Wi-Fi Technology Serial Peripheral Interface PIC Microcontroller Safety Critical Systems Git Information Technology Optimization Algorithms Production Code Software Version Control

Job description

Develop and maintain novel robotic systems
Work directly with the client on the architectural design of complex systems
Collaborate on a cross-functional team to find innovative solutions to challenging problems
Deliver solutions that balance performance and reliability
Come up to speed rapidly on system components including networking, security, navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, and safety-related sensors
Execute in accordance with technical direction from senior team members as well as work independently on assignments
Leverage AI tooling to streamline development and unit testing
Develop diagnostics, test code, and utilities to support safety certification
Support documentation and field testing activities

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience
5+ years experience designing, developing, and testing production-level embedded software in C++ and/or Rust for safety critical systems
Understanding of real-time concepts, thread synchronization, memory management, and performance tuning on Linux
Proficiency with Linux, including device drivers, multicore systems, and real-time Linux
Proficiency with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with modern SDLC processes (unit testing, static analysis, CI/CD)
Knowledge of microcontroller programming and hardware interfaces
Understanding of memory constraints and optimization techniques
Familiarity with modern software development tools (Git, SVN, or other industry-standard source control)
Experience using Agile techniques, including task/issue management
Demonstrated commitment to high quality
Strong oral and written communication skills
Highly motivated, self-disciplined, independent and results oriented

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience with industrial safety standards, particularly IEC 61508, and designing software for functional safety
Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), particularly FreeRTOS
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including EtherCAT, SPI, and RS485
Experience with networking, wireless communications (802.11/WiFi), and data security
Experience working with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code) to generate reliable production code and automated tests
Robotics systems experience

The base salary for this position is $105,000 to $165,000 annually, and the role is bonus eligible.

The final salary offer is determined by factors such as experience, location, skills, education, and market conditions. **