Senior Software Engineer-Internal Tools

About Forterra

Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, Forterra is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base. Forterra is the go-to provider of ground autonomy solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses the technology for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

What you'll do

• Works closely with vehicle integration engineers, production teams, and program lead

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience with Rust (1+ years) or strong systems programming background with willingness to learn Rust
• Experience with TypeScript and React (or similar frontend framework)
• Strong Linux experience, including:
• Command-line proficiency
• Systemd service management
• Networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP)
• Experience with Docker (building images, container workflows)
• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python)
• Ability to debug issues across application, OS, and network layers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tauri framework for desktop application development
• Familiarity with configuration management concepts (Ansible a plus but not required)
• Experience with embedded Linux or edge deployment environments (Jetson/Orin, ARM64)
• Experience with vehicle systems, robotics, or defense programs
• Experience with AWS (S3, IAM, EC2)
• Familiarity with Conan package manager or C/C++ build toolchains

Education & Experience

• 3-5+ years of professional software engineering experience

US Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $125,000.00 - $140,000.00.

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%

Core Product

Arlington, VA
Clarksburg, MD

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