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# Software Engineer, Systems

- **Company:** Kovari LLC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, USB, Scripting
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-systems-san-francisco-ca--5840d49d-7065-4e4e-b76b-e5001c2b9c0b

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Vehicle Fleets, Truck Driver, Device Drivers, Middleware, Motor Control Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, C++ Programming Language, Robotics, * Strong C++ or Rust, plus Python

 * Experience with real-time or embedded Linux systems
 * Familiarity with ROS 2 or similar robotics middleware
 * Experience with comms buses and protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Ethernet, USB)
 * Comfort with networking, containers, and fleet deployment tooling
 * Bonus: robotics, autonomous vehicles, or drones in production
 * Bias toward action: ship fast, test on hardware, fix what breaks

Values

 * Pace of learning trumps everything.
 * Relentless refinement of our craft.
 * Low ego, high ownership.
 * All-in on the mission. We work in person, and this isn't a 9-to-5.