Principal Software Engineer

Job description Who you are This is an exciting role in an innovative company The ideal candidate for the position is someone who has experience developing high-performance real-time, autonomous software systems to rapidly develop next-generation products Employ your expertise by developing software systems that support functions such as autonomous target tracking, agile electronic beam-forming, and real-time hardware control 5+ years of development in C and C++ 3+ years working with embedded systems Additional experience with one or more modern systems language(s): Python, Java, VHDL, Verilog, Go, Rust, etc Versed in multithreaded design (concurrency primitives, resource management, etc.) Competent in computer science concepts (algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, etc.) Strong foundations in mathematics and linear algebra Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components Bachelor's degree in computer science or a similar discipline, Master's degree preferred This is an on-site position; availability to work in our HQ in Torrance is required 2+ years of experience with Xilinx FPGA and Embedded Cortex CPU architectures Experience building software for real-time operating environments with specific latency requirements Experience with Embedded Linux and/or software integration with FPGA firmware Knowledge or experience with digital signal processing (DSP) or radio frequency (RF) technologies User experience with DevOps Pipeline tools Experience with Docker or Helm Scrum Master Certification Desire to mentor new hires Exposure or interest in sensor fusion, machine learning, or AI To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S What the job involves Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and deployment Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software Build real-time control software for a variety of projects Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources Direct software QA and optimize I/O performance Interface with hardware design and development Assess third-party and open-source software Lead teams to create minimum viable products from an idea Derive software frameworks and architectures to accelerate development Mentor peers to advance team velocity Benefits Health care coverage: Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, personalized flex accounts, and supplemental health plans

Compensation:

Stock options with full vesting, 6% 401k match, Annual dependent care support, Monthly electronics stipend

Generous PTO:

19 paid holidays (including winter break), unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave to focus on what matters Mental health and wellness: Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, and unlimited mental health access - we've got you covered Office perks: Fuel your day with catered lunches, stocked kitchens, flexible hours, and casual dress Pet insurance: We've got your furry friends covered with our company pet insurance options Keywords time-and-attendance cabinet-construction-materials-hardware training-and-development cplusplus embedded-control-automation python java vhdl-vhsic-hardware-description-language verilog golang rust planning-and-design visual-art-design product-development-and-design youth-organizations-resources resource-management computer-science data-structures object-oriented-programming-oop command-center field-programmable-gate-arrays-fpgas cortex central-processing-unit-cpu network-latency linux firmware digital-signal-processing amazon-dsp demand-side-platform-dsp microwave-radio-frequency radio-interference user-experience-ux development-operations-devops docker helm training-certification mentoring sensors-test-measurement sensors-feedback-devices machine-learning artificial-intelligence insurance-consulting-and-technology laws-and-regulations debugging scalability quality-assurance i-o-memory-peripheral-connectors input-output-modules hardware-design open-source environment-health-and-safety-hsse health-care 401k sep-ira-401k retirement-savings-401-k crane-aerospace-electronics paid-time-off holidays-seasonal-events