Senior Embedded C++/Rust Engineer for Safety-Critical Robots

Full Spectrum; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Full Spectrum is seeking a Senior Embedded C++/Rust Software Engineer (Safety Critical) to support autonomous robot systems for a major client, including development, 61508 certification, and field testing.

You'll design and implement robust software in C++/Rust, work with a client on architecture, and collaborate within a cross-functional team to balance performance and safety while advancing SDLC practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field.
• 5+ years designing, developing, and testing production-level embedded software in C++ and/or Rust for safety critical systems.
• Understanding of real-time concepts, thread synchronization, memory management, and performance tuning on Linux.
• Proficiency with Linux, including device drivers, multicore systems, and real-time Linux.
• Proficiency with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with modern SDLC processes (unit testing, static analysis, CI/CD).
• Knowledge of microcontroller programming and hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain novel robotic systems
• Work directly with the client on the architectural design of complex systems
• Collaborate on a cross-functional team to find innovative solutions to challenging problems
• Deliver solutions that balance performance and reliability
• Come up to speed rapidly on system components including networking, security, navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, and safety-related sensors
• Execute in accordance with technical direction from senior team members as well as work independently on assignments
• Leverage AI tooling to streamline development and unit testing
• Develop diagnostics, test code, and utilities to support safety certification
• Support documentation and field testing activities

Skills

C++

Rust

Embedded systems

RTOS

Linux

Real-time concepts

CI/CD

Git

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or related discipline

Job description

Full Spectrum is seeking a Senior Embedded C++/Rust Software Engineer (Safety Critical) to support autonomous robot systems for a major client, including development, 61508 certification, and field testing.

You'll design and implement robust software in C++/Rust, work with a client on architecture, and collaborate within a cross-functional team to balance performance and safety while advancing SDLC practices.