Strong proficiency with Linux system administration and shell scripting.
Expert-level Python development for automation and hardware control.
Proven experience in physical hardware assembly and debugging.
Hands-on background in high-tech manufacturing or test engineering.
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure and networking concepts.
Familiarity with AI-assisted coding technologies.
Responsibilities
Architect and execute end-of-line test suites with advanced profiling and quality checks.
Drive automation for EVT & DVT by collaborating with hardware engineering teams.
Build tooling for hardware programming and firmware management.
Develop frameworks for real-time observability of production metrics.
Maintain production infrastructure, including networks and environmental sensors.
Lead documentation efforts and define standard operating procedures.
Benefits
Robust benefits and perks package tailored to work location.
Full Job Description
Senior Engineer - Software
Department: Engineering - Video
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Austin
Reporting To: Hari Potaraju
Compensation: $175,000 / year
Description
As a Senior Engineer of Software on our team, you will serve as the technical engine driving all software components across Brivo's manufacturing and production lines. In this mission-critical role, you will architect, optimize, and scale SCADA control systems, EOL (end-of-line) testing suites, hardware imaging tools, firmware and OS management workflows, health & telemetry monitoring, and seamless MES integrations. You will sit at the high-impact intersection of software and physical hardware, building resilient automation platforms that keep our global security hardware production running with precision and high velocity.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and execute end-of-line test suites, including advanced HW profiling, high-stress burn-in tests, and automated quality control checks.
Drive EVT & DVT automation by partnering closely with hardware engineering teams to bring robust support and automated testing to brand-new hardware platforms.
Build state-of-the-art tooling for hardware programming, flashing operations, and lifecycle firmware management.
Develop real-time observability frameworks to monitor, log, and analyze production equipment metrics and operational health.
Provide hands-on technical ownership of production infrastructure, maintaining low-latency networks, switches, routers, label printers, cabling setups, and environmental sensors.
Lead technical documentation efforts, define standard operating procedures, and futureproof our manufacturing architecture to scale horizontally across global facilities.
Qualifications
Strong proficiency with Linux system administration, shell scripting, and low-level system configuration.
Expert-level Python development capabilities for automation scripts, hardware control tools, and test harnesses.
Proven track record of physical hardware assembly, low-level interface debugging, and device interaction protocols.
Prior hands-on experience in high-tech manufacturing, factory automation, or test-engineering environments.
Solid foundation in general IT infrastructure, modern networking concepts, hardware troubleshooting, and device connectivity.
Familiarity with leveraging AI-assisted coding technologies and integrating AI workflow tools to accelerate engineering speed.
Individual compensation packages are based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, training, and market conditions. In addition, Brivonians enjoy a robust benefits and perks package tailored to their work location.
