Senior Embedded Software Engineer

CHAOS Industries; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support R&D and product engineering for next-generation radar systems. This role involves full-time on-site work in Los Angeles (Hawthorne, California), focusing on collaborative software development.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in object-oriented development, particularly with Python and Linux. Additional expertise in CUDA, C++, or similar languages is preferred. Come join a team redefining modern defense technologies!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in professional software development.
• Extensive/advanced Python experience is mandatory.
• Solid understanding of software development using Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for next-generation radar products.
• Support integration of software on commercial hardware.
• Collaborate on small teams with minimal supervision.

Skills

Object-oriented software development

Python

Agile methodologies

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C++

Rust

NodeJS

Java

Go

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. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview

CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team supporting our R&D and product engineering initially focusing on our next-generation radar products. This is a highly collaborative role which will allow you to work on multiple capabilities within our product offerings. As a member of our engineering team, you also have the opportunity to expand your skillset across our product families.

Responsibilities

• Research & Development (R&D) and Production software development for our next-generation radar products
• Support system integration of software on hardware (mostly commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware)
• Support deployed software capabilities in the hands of our 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 degree
• 10+ years of experience in professional, object-oriented software development
• Extensive/advanced Python experience
• Experience with Agile lifecycle processes including Scrum, Continuous Integration, and Test-Driven Development Methodologies
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
• Solid understanding and extensive experience in software development using Linux
• U.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access 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 & implementing radar modes & algorithms, signal processing, target detection, and tracking
• Current or previous DoD security clearance
• Experience with Networks (software and hardware)