The Senior Embedded C++/Rust Software Engineer (Safety Critical) will support high-priority autonomous robot systems at a major warehouse automation client through development, 61508 certification, and field testing phases.   

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 

• Develop and maintain novel robotic systems 

• Work directly with the client on the architectural design of complex systems 

• Collaborate on a cross-functional team to find innovative solutions to challenging problems 

• Deliver solutions that balance performance and reliability 

• Come up to speed rapidly on system components including networking, security, navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, and safety-related sensors 

• Execute in accordance with technical direction from senior team members as well as work independently on assignments  

• Leverage AI tooling to streamline development and unit testing 

• Develop diagnostics, test code, and utilities to support safety certification  

• Support documentation and field testing activities 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS: 

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience 

• 5+ years experience designing, developing, and testing production-level embedded software in C++ and/or Rust for safety critical systems  

• Understanding of real-time concepts, thread synchronization, memory management, and performance tuning on Linux  

• Proficiency with Linux, including device drivers, multicore systems, and real-time Linux  

• Proficiency with real-time operating systems (RTOS) 

• Experience with modern SDLC processes (unit testing, static analysis, CI/CD)  

• Knowledge of microcontroller programming and hardware interfaces  

• Understanding of memory constraints and optimization techniques  

• Familiarity with modern software development tools (Git, SVN, or other industry-standard source control)  

• Experience using Agile techniques, including task/issue management  

• Demonstrated commitment to high quality  

• Strong oral and written communication skills  

• Highly motivated, self-disciplined, independent and results oriented  

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

 

• Experience with industrial safety standards, particularly IEC 61508, and designing software for functional safety  

• Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS), particularly FreeRTOS  

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including EtherCAT, SPI, and RS485  

• Experience with networking, wireless communications (802.11/WiFi), and data security  

• Experience working with AI coding agents (e.g., Claude Code) to generate reliable production code and automated tests 

• Robotics systems experience