Senior Software Engineer, Embedded

Embedded Software Engineer At BRINC, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and establish communication to de-escalate situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real-time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de-escalation-focused responses. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by over 600 public safety agencies across America and the company has raised over $150M from investors, including Index Ventures, Motorola Solutions, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, Mike Volpe, Alexandr Wang and more. At BRINC, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives. Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end software development - from specification to design, implementation, testing, and product support. Write high-quality flight ready code (primarily in C/C++). Establish top-level design architectures and implementation methodologies for the team. Clearly communicate decisions with internal stakeholders. Document contributions in a revision-controlled environment. Work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical, perception, controls, test and manufacturing engineers. Work closely with customers by debugging issues in the field, incorporating end user feedback, and supporting new product deployments. Qualifications: 5+ years of industry experience developing software for devices Experience with C, C++, Python and related programming and scripting languages Experience working in a fast-paced technical environment Experience developing and optimizing for embedded systems, in linux environment Experience working with standard embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.) Experience developing software for a range of compute hardware (SoC, MCU, etc.) Experience bringing up and testing new hardware in collaboration with other engineers Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) Bachelors or Masters of Science in Computer Science or related degree Preferred Skills: 7+ years of experience developing software for Aerospace, Robotics, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, or related industries Experience interfacing to displays, cameras, and other perception sensors (MIPI, etc.) Experience working with Yocto Experience developing HDL (Verilog, VHDL) for FPGAs with specific experience on video processing pipelines Experience developing software for flight control, navigation, and autonomy applications Experience developing software for embedded radio systems Experience developing software for localization systems (GNSS, etc.) Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements Ability to work independently and in teams, take initiative, and communicate effectively Experience developing software solutions for UAV/UAS used in commercial, industrial, or defense applications BRINC Culture Values: Try the hard stuff Be innovative - Invent the future Move fast Listen to end-users Strive for excellence Don't build a dystopia Be frugal Save lives through technology If you're interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you'll apply. We'd love to review your application and get to know more about you! BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We're committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance. Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families 401K plan Maternity and paternity leave Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt) Flexible work environment Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound) Free parking (Seattle office) Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office) BRINC Drones