Senior Embedded Software Engineer

YO IT Consulting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and deliver real-time software for autonomous systems in Melbourne. The role involves modern C++ development in constrained environments, demanding 8+ years of experience. Responsibilities include developing software for modular autonomous platforms and integrating AI capabilities. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with autonomous systems and real-time operating systems. Ideal candidates are system thinkers with strong architecture knowledge.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++.
• Experience with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software in C++.
• Architect and implement modular, scalable software systems.
• Integrate AI/ML-driven capabilities into embedded environments.

Skills

Modern C++

Embedded software development

Real-time operating systems

Memory management

Multithreading

Systems design

Tools

JTAG

ROS

Linux

Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Autonomous Systems)
Location: USA - Melbourne
Experience: 8+ Years
Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to design and deliver real‑time software for autonomous systems operating in constrained, mission‑critical environments. This role combines hands‑on modern C++ development, deep expertise in embedded and real‑time systems, ownership of software architecture, and exposure to autonomy, navigation, and AI‑enabled systems. The ideal candidate is both a strong individual contributor and a system‑level thinker capable of shaping architecture and guiding development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real‑time embedded software in C++
• Architect and implement modular, scalable software systems for autonomous platforms
• Develop navigation, guidance, and control (NGC) components
• Integrate AI/ML‑driven capabilities into embedded or edge environments
• Work across the full stack including hardware interfaces (drivers, BSP), middleware (RTOS, messaging frameworks), and application‑level autonomy logic
• Drive software architecture decisions including interfaces, data flow, and timing/resource constraints
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to deliver end‑to‑end functionality
• Support debugging and performance tuning in real‑time environments
• Contribute to process improvements including Agile execution and CI/CD for embedded systems

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in modern C++
• Experience with real‑time operating systems such as VxWorks, RTEMS, or embedded Linux
• Strong understanding of multithreading, synchronization, and concurrency
• Experience with memory management in constrained systems
• Understanding of deterministic timing and real‑time constraints
• Experience in software architecture and system design
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools such as JTAG, trace, and low‑level diagnostics
• Experience integrating software with custom hardware or SoCs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems (robotics, aerospace, marine, or ground systems)
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ROS (Robot Operating System) and NASA Core Flight System (cFS)
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts including edge inference, sensor fusion, and perception systems
• Experience with guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms
• Knowledge of communication protocols including TCP/UDP, CAN, DDS, and serial
• Experience in safety‑critical or high‑reliability systems (aerospace, defense, maritime)

Nice‑to‑Have Experience

• Unmanned systems (UAV, UGV, USV)
• Space or satellite systems
• Defense or C5ISR environments
• Experience deploying AI/ML models to embedded or GPU‑accelerated systems
• Knowledge of Kalman filters, probabilistic estimation, route planning, and mission planning
• Experience with simulation tools such as CARLA, Gazebo, or AirSim