Senior Software Engineer-Internal Tools

Forterra; Clarksburg (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (20 days)

Parental leave (7 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement ($9k)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Forterra is seeking a software engineer to join the DevOps and Tooling team in Massachusetts. The role focuses on systems programming with Rust, frontend interactions via TypeScript/React, and robust Linux-based infrastructure.

You will collaborate with vehicle integration engineers, production teams, and program leadership to streamline deployments. The candidate should have strong Linux, Docker, CI/CD, and scripting skills, with preference for experience on edge devices and AWS.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with Rust (1+ years) or strong systems programming background with willingness to learn Rust.
• Experience with TypeScript and React (or similar frontend framework).
• Strong Linux experience, including: Command-line proficiency; Systemd service management; Networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP).
• Experience with Docker (building images, container workflows).
• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python).
• Ability to debug issues across application, OS, and network layers.

Responsibilities

• This role sits on the DevOps and Tooling team and works closely with vehicle integration engineers, production teams, and program lead

Skills

Rust

TypeScript

React

Linux

Networking

Scripting

CI/CD

Docker

Python

Debugging

Tools

AWS

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Conan

Ansible

Jetson/Orin ARM64

Job description

What you'll do

• This role sits on the DevOps and Tooling team and works closely with vehicle integration engineers, production teams, and program lead

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with Rust (1+ years) or strong systems programming background with willingness to learn Rust
• Experience with TypeScript and React (or similar frontend framework).
• Strong Linux experience, including:
• Command-lineproficiency
• Systemdservice management
• Networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP)
• Experience with Docker (building images, container workflows).
• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent).
• Proficiencyin scripting (Bash, Python).
• Ability to debug issues across application, OS, and network layers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Tauri framework for desktop application development.
• Familiarity with configuration management concepts (Ansible a plus but notrequired).
• Experience with embedded Linux or edge deployment environments (Jetson/Orin, ARM64).
• Experience with vehicle systems, robotics, or defense programs.
• Experience with AWS (S3, IAM, EC2).
• Familiarity with Conan package manager or C/C++ build toolchains

Education & Experience

• 3-5+ years of professional software engineering experience.

US Salary Range
$125,000.00 -$140,000.00

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.