Senior Embedded GPU Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision 100% paid by the company

401(k) with 50% company match

Free daily lunch

Unlimited PTO

No meeting Fridays

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead software development for next‑generation radar products. The role involves collaboration within R&D and product engineering, primarily focused on enhancing radar capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in object-oriented software development, particularly in Python and embedded systems, and will work full-time on-site in Hawthorne, California.

CHAOS offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional, object-oriented software development experience.
• Extensive/advanced Python experience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate in small teams.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development (R&D) and production software development for next-generation radar products.
• Support system integration of software on COTS hardware.
• Support deployed software capabilities for U.S. and international customers.

Skills

Python

Embedded software development

Agile methodologies

Linux software development

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Docker

CUDA

Job description

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose‑built for today’s realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries’ products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London.

Role Overview

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – join our team supporting R&D and product engineering, initially focusing on our next‑generation radar products. The role is highly collaborative, offering opportunities to work on multiple capabilities across our product families.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development (R&D) and production software development for next‑generation radar products
• Support system integration of software on COTS hardware
• Support deployed software capabilities for U.S. and international customers
• Work full‑time on‑site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of professional, object‑oriented software development experience
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, CI, and TDD
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate in small teams
• Solid understanding and experience in Linux software development
• U.S. Person status required for access to U.S.‑only data systems

Preferred Requirements

• Experience developing near‑real‑time embedded software
• Experience with CUDA
• Experience with additional languages such as C++, Rust, NodeJS, Java, Go, etc.
• Development experience in Ground or Airborne Sensors (Radars, EO/IR, EW, etc.)
• Experience designing and implementing radar modes & algorithms, signal processing, target detection, and tracking
• Current or previous DoD security clearance
• Experience with network software and hardware
• Experience with Software‑Defined Radios (SDRs) such as Ettus
• Experience with advanced Time Synchronization technologies beyond NTP
• Experience with git
• Experience with Containers (Docker, Podman, etc.)
• Familiarity with cloud computing and virtualization technologies (WSL, KVM, Hyper‑V, VMware)
• Experience with BIOS, Secure Boot, TPM, Network Boot, PXE
• Experience with HW & SW drive encryption (LUKS, OPAL, etc.)
• Experience with 2D and 3D visualization in defense use cases (SIMDIS)
• Experience with DoD‑related system/SW architectures and messaging standards (OMS, SOSA, Link‑16, etc.)
• Experience with modeling & simulation, including hardware‑in‑the‑loop and software‑in‑the‑loop testbeds (DIS, VR‑Forces, AFSIM)
• Experience with production‑level SW development & deployment, including DevOps, DevSecOps, and CI/CD using modern FOSS/COTS toolsets
• Experience with full lifecycle SW development of high‑TRL systems
• Experience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high‑TRL systems

Why CHAOS?

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid by the company
• Additional benefits: 401(k) with 50% company match up to 6% of pay, FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Perks: Free daily lunch, “No meeting Fridays”, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation: Competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and upcoming annual bonuses
• Team growth: 200 employees and counting across 5 global offices

Salary range: $145,000 - $220,000

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, and training.

As set forth in CHAOS Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.