Software Dev Engineer IV

Location: Seattle, Washington (Onsite)

Compensation: $75 - $83 hourly

About the role

This role involves the design, development, implementation, and testing of software for drone systems. The focus will be on sensor integration and embedded applications. The position requires ownership of the testing process for new features and products, from establishing verification and validation strategies to executing test plans and reporting results. The work involves testing complex sensing systems and producing comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, test, and document software for drone systems.
• Utilize multi-threaded programming in C++ and Python in a Linux environment.
• Work with real-time operating systems (RTOS), including Yocto, and kernel system call interfaces.
• Establish verification and validation (V&V) thresholds and strategy.
• Develop and execute test plans for new features and products.
• Report on test results and produce comprehensive, usable documentation.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics, or a related field is required.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the job offered or in related occupations such as Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, or Embedded Systems Engineer is necessary. Experience must include testing software solutions prior to launch, test plan development and execution, and working independently.

Skills

• Proficiency in multi-threaded and distributed programming in C++ or Python on Linux.
• Experience with embedded systems development, hardware integration, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Strong technical writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics navigation and sensor integration.
• Familiarity with AWS pipeline development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources.
• Access to a certified Career Coach.