Embedded Software Engineer

About the role

Mission is a platform for hiring, vetting and managing software development talents. It enables our clients to connect with the world’s best talent to build mission-critical software products.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement production-grade embedded firmware for robotic platforms from initial development through commercial deployment.
• Develop and integrate drivers, middleware, and real-time control software for high-performance systems.
• Conduct board bring-up and debug hardware-software integration issues using logic probes and protocol analyzers.
• Optimize system performance to handle real-time constraints, including timing, latency, and interrupt handling.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and complex communication stacks.
• Maintain and improve development pipelines and QA processes to ensure long-term code reliability.
• Manage the full software lifecycle for critical components of the firmware stack with high autonomy.

What You Bring

• 2–4 years of experience writing production embedded firmware for deployed hardware.
• Proficiency in C and C++ with a focus on memory management and reliability.
• Strong background in real-time systems, RTOS, and low-level timing constraints.
• Direct experience with communication protocols including SPI and I2C.
• Technical proficiency in Linux development environments and command-line tools.
• Ability to work onsite and travel up to 15%.
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency required.

Nice to Haves

• Experience with robotics, drones, or autonomous vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of CAN, EtherCAT, or UART protocols.
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2 or FPGA development.
• Hardware design skills, including PCB fabrication or board design.
• Python proficiency for build automation and tooling.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or power electronics.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary of $90,000 – $140,000.
Equity participation.
Monthly health insurance reimbursement.
Flexible PTO and annual winter shutdown.
Onsite lunch provided.