Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Controls
Carbon Robotics6 months ago
Base Salary
$190k - $225k/yr
Responsibilities
- Partner with engineering teams to build firmware for embedded systems used in the LaserWeeding solution and future products
- Develop and troubleshoot firmware running on multiple microcontroller platforms
- Help design and establish manufacturing and validation methods for PCBs and related subcomponents
- Investigate control problems at the lowest level and tune control systems appropriately
- Drive decisions through project planning, task delegation, and leading problem-solving efforts
- Collaborate with hardware and cross-functional teams to integrate software and hardware and ensure reliable, safe products
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer working with embedded systems in C
- Solid experience designing and implementing reliable, consistent, and fast motor control systems
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting
- Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, and I2C
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
- Proficiency with debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
- Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems such as Git and SVN
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Benefits
- Base salary range of $190,000–$225,000 USD
- Pre-IPO stock options
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and dependents
- Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
- Virtual care, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health HRA, restricted healthcare travel support, menopause support, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Flexible PTO, 401(k), pet insurance, and commuter benefits
- Inclusive, tight-knit company culture focused on innovation and mission-driven success
- Full-time US employees receive the listed benefits; internationally based benefits vary and contractors are not eligible for benefits or stock
- Willingness to travel up to 25% is required
About Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics builds and sells the LaserWeeder, an AI- and computer-vision-guided field robot that kills weeds with high‑power lasers for specialty crop farms. More than 100 growers use LaserWeeders across North America, Europe, and Australia. The company also offers Carbon Autonomy, a retrofit tractor‑autonomy kit for John Deere machines. Founded in 2018, it is privately held, headquartered in Seattle, with manufacturing in Richland, Washington.