Software Engineer (Embedded)
Seneca Corporation
Job Description
Location
Sausalito
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Engineering
Compensation
- $110K – $180K • Offers Equity
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
The Job:
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of software systems for autonomous aerial suppression. You’ll work cross-functionally with hardware engineers and other team members to deliver robust and reliable solutions for firefighters.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3–5+ years of professional experience in embedded software design and development
- Demonstrated competency in Object Oriented Programming with experience in multi-layered system architecture
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded and robotics applications
- Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 and real-time operating systems
- Solid understanding of computer vision techniques (OpenCV, SLAM, or related)
- Experience with hardware/software integration and low-level drivers
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
Preferred (but not required):
- Background in aerospace, UAVs, or safety-critical systems
- Experience with physics-based simulation engines (eg. Gazebo, Unity, Mujoco) and NVIDIA Jetson embedded computers
- Familiarity with AI-driven perception, planning, or decision-making algorithms
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills and experience
- Equity Compensation – Be a part-owner in the company's future
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) – Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses
- Unlimited PTO – Flexible time off to recharge, plus paid company holidays