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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer 1 - **Company:** Applied Research Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Greenville, SC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Flutter, C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Software Applications, Computer Vision, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), CAN Bus, Ubuntu (Operating System), CMake, Continuous Integration, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Robotic Automation Software, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Circleci, Gitlab, Git, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Decoding, C++14, Jenkins, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/1CE796F4871849FE96CDCA08A4EA98BE/job/ ## About the Role If you want to accelerate your career growth and are passionate about applying your expertise to solve problems of national importance, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! You will be able to achieve your personal and professional goals in an environment that emphasizes and rewards the entrepreneurial spirit. Not only will you solve challenging core problems, you will be able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines., * BS Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent * 2-4 years of experience * C/C++, C#, Python, Java, Rust or other modern object-oriented programming * Familiarity with Linux (preferably NixOS or Ubuntu) * Experience with software application design and development principals and standards * Ability to develop in a Linux environment * Experience with git * Due to the nature of the work, qualified candidates must be current US Citizens * Software Engineer 1 Preferences * Familiarity with Linux and Windows development * Experience with embedded systems and/or electrical engineering * Automotive experience * Experience with CI/CD (Gitlab CI, Jenkins, Circle CI, Travis etc.) * Robotics, ROS 1 or ROS 2 * Familiarity with C++, Python, CMake, Nix * Familiarity with NGC2 requirements * Familiarity with TAK systems a plus * Familiarity with UI development on handheld devices for controlling systems * Familiarity with MAVLink, Ardupilot, Mission Planner or QGroundControl * Integration of communication amongst multiple optionally manned or autonomous vehicles * Experience with CAN Bus * Familiarity with Control Theory * Ability to read a schematic * Networking * Video decoding * Sensors or robotic autonomy algorithm (CPU or GPU based) development * Computer Vision * Machine Learning, * Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking * Team Player: Works well as a member of a group * Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred * Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility * Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals * Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help * Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Education Required * Bachelor of Science or better in Software Engineering Experience Required * 2-4 years: Experience related to the position ## Description ARA's Integrated Products Division is seeking a Software Engineer at our Greenville, SC location. You will join a dynamic team working on our Robotic, Sensor, and Geotechnical product lines working closely with other Software, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to solve complex problems. You will be part of a team that designs, prototypes, integrates, and troubleshoots next generation technology: bringing state of the art ground and aerial vehicle robotic solutions to both our warfighter and commercial customers. Our technology stack is diverse and varies per product but most recently it ranges from embedded Linux to Windows applications and Android devices using a variety of programming languages: C, modern C++, C#, Java, Flutter and Rust while our development infrastructure includes Gitlab and Gitlab CI for continuous integration. Our robotics stack is heavily based around C++ and ROS 1 and ROS 2 while using NixOS for deployment. * What you'll do as a Software Engineer 1 * Work with a team to develop Open and Modular Software Architectures on a variety of platforms during all phases of development: requirements generation through product delivery and support. * Integrate sensors, algorithms and software for optionally manned and optionally autonomous robotic systems. * Work on a collaborative team with other software developers, electrical and mechanical engineers, program managers, and technicians. * Develop application software for sensor and platform control systems for both the defense and commercial products.