Software Engineer

• Write and review critical code in Rust, C, and C++ for embedded and distributed applications.
• Analyze complex software problems, propose solutions, and apply unique approaches to achieve quality, reliability, and performance goals.
• Contribute to software architecture for embedded Linux systems, real-time applications, and distributed services.
• Promote best practices in Yocto, Zephyr, BSP bring-up, Linux device drivers, and OpenThread networking.
• Lead investigative work, including feasibility studies, prototyping, and research into emerging technologies applicable to ETC products.

• Provide career guidance, hands-on code reviews, and day-to-day technical support to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Lead onboarding bootcamps, workshops, and technical talks to accelerate learning and raise our collective technical bar.
• Model constructive feedback and foster a culture where everyone is both a teacher and a learner.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent field
• All levels of previous work experience will be considered
• Written and oral communications with marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and R&D management to define and modify product or process specifications
• Written and oral presentation of project schedule and status to engineering or project managers
• Demonstrates awareness and understanding of related technology development both inside and outside ETC
• Creativity and innovation skills required to solve new problems
• Demonstrates ability to make independent decisions
• Demonstrates ability to dissect problems and projects into manageable tasks
• Demonstrates ability to perform multiple tasks and set own priorities
• Well experienced in software development languages (assembler, C, C++, etc.)
• Experienced in the application of software design methodologies
• Grasps a full range of applicable software engineering principles and practices and has the ability for effectively applying accepted approaches to complex engineering problems
• Demonstrates ability to accurately estimate time to complete assigned tasks
• Performs engineering assignments of moderate technical breadth

• 7-10+ years of professional software development experience in C or C++.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and raise technical standards.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in production-grade systems of significant scope.
• Proven ability to work independently and make technical decisions with limited oversight.
• Experience with Rust in production environments.
• Background in embedded Linux development (drivers, BSPs, build systems).
• Familiarity with networking protocols such as Thread or OpenThread.
• Experience in real-time or performance-critical systems.
• Demonstrated success leading research or introducing new technologies into production systems.

• Time Off: Four weeks of PTO starting your first year.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• On-Site Amenities: Fitness center, at-cost deli, wellness programs.
• Employee Ownership: As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member shares in our success through our ESOP.

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