Embedded Software Engineer - Perception Systems (C++/Linux)

ARi

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software in C++ on Linux.
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and object-oriented software design.
  • Hands-on experience with camera and radar data processing.
  • Experience with embedded communication protocols like CAN and Ethernet.
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills at the system level.
  • Knowledge of software validation, integration, and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded software for safety-critical machine applications focused on perception systems.
  • Develop high-performance embedded applications in C++ on Linux platforms.
  • Implement and optimize radar and camera data processing pipelines for autonomous functionalities.
  • Integrate perception software with embedded hardware and control systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues using debugging tools.
  • Execute software validation plans, including various testing methodologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the software lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies in embedded systems and robotics.
  • Inclusive company culture that values diverse perspectives.
  • Participation in innovative projects that impact safety-critical technologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for safety-critical machine applications with a focus on camera and radar-based perception systems.
  • Develop high-performance embedded applications using C++ on Linux platforms.
  • Design, implement, and optimize radar and camera data processing pipelines for perception and autonomous machine functionality.
  • Integrate perception software with embedded hardware, sensors, and machine control systems.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software, hardware, and system-level issues using industry-standard debugging tools.
  • Develop and execute software validation plans, including integration, functional, regression, and system-level testing.
  • Collaborate with systems, machine controls, validation, and global engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Improve software performance, scalability, stability, and reliability through continuous optimization.
  • Participate in software architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design reviews.
  • Support source control, software releases, and configuration management using Git and modern development practices.
Required Skills
Required Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming and object-oriented software design.
  • Experience developing embedded software on Linux platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with camera and radar data processing.
  • Experience with embedded communication protocols such as CAN and Ethernet.
  • Strong system-level debugging and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience using Git, compilers, debuggers, and software development tools.
  • Knowledge of software integration, validation, and testing methodologies.
Preferred Technical Skills
  • NVIDIA development ecosystem (CUDA, TensorRT, Jetson, DRIVE platform).
  • GStreamer and multimedia pipeline development.
  • Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, perception, or sensor fusion.
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Google Test (GTest) or C Test.
  • Familiarity with real-time embedded systems and safety-critical software development.
Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software using C++ in Linux environments.
  • Experience developing software for embedded, robotics, autonomous, automotive, or industrial machine applications is preferred.
Top 3 Skills
  1. Embedded C/C++ software development on Linux.
  2. Camera and radar perception processing.
  3. Embedded system integration, debugging, and troubleshooting.
Soft Skills
Required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional, and global engineering environment.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
Preferred
  • Experience leading technical discussions and mentoring junior engineers.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced product development environment.

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