Software Engineer - Embedded Software

Carnegie Robotics; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Free catered lunch every day

31 Days of PTO

Job summary

Carnegie Robotics is seeking an embedded software engineer to own software for robotics components and systems. You will write robust C/C++ code, integrate sensors, and optimize real-time software in a hands-on robotics environment.

The role emphasizes Linux-based development, RTOS exposure, and Git, with opportunities to work on NVIDIA Jetson, IMX8, and STM32 platforms. Health coverage, 401(k) matching, daily catering, and generous PTO are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software for robotics or real-time systems.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and Linux-based development.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and debugging tools.
• Ability to write robust, well-documented code and interfaces.
• Experience integrating sensors and hardware components in embedded environments.

Responsibilities

• Create software for robotics components and systems, including C/C++ code and interfaces.
• Test software in lab environments, simulations, and on robots.
• Analyze system performance from data logs and post-processing scripts.
• Troubleshoot hardware-software interactions on embedded targets.
• Develop software specifications and participate in design/code reviews.
• Work with sensors and buses like i2c, SPI, CAN.
• Integrate various sensors, actuators, and computing platforms into robots.
• Document software using industry best practices and export control guidelines.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

RTOS

Linux

Git

Debugging & profiling

Software craftsmanship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NVIDIA Jetson

IMX8

STM32

Job description

Who We Are

Carnegie Robotics designs and manufactures advanced robotics systems and components for defense, agricultural, mining, industrial, and off-road autonomy applications. Our ruggedized solutions can meet the challenges of any industry, providing effective and efficient answers for even the toughest problems.

Who We’re Looking For

We are a dynamic team committed to making the impossible possible. Our staff comes from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, fueling our ethos of collective growth and passion towards our work. We warmly welcome individuals of similar mindset to join our ranks.

For this role, we are seeking a solid Embedded Software Engineer who can take full end-to-end ownership of software for our robotics components and systems. Whether your background is strictly in lower-level microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, or bridging the gap between hardware and high-level algorithms, we are looking for someone who can write robust code, integrate complex sensors, and thrive in a hands-on robotics environment.

Roles and Responsibilities (What You’ll Do)

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to bring our robotic systems to life. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Create software for robotics components and systems, including algorithms, high-level C++, lower-level C code, and user interfaces.
• Test software in system integration laboratories, simulation, and on fully-realized robots.
• Analyze system performance through the use of data logs and the creation of post-processing software and scripts.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex hardware-software interactions on embedded targets, utilizing software debuggers, profilers, and hardware lab equipment.
• Work in the design space by writing use cases and software specifications, and hold and participate in design reviews and coding peer reviews.
• Work with sensors and lower-level technologies like serial buses, i2c, SPI, and CAN.
• Integrate different sensor, actuator, and computing technologies into robotic systems.
• Document software using industry-standard best practices.
• Conform to company policies regarding confidentiality, software licensing, and export control restrictions.

Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)

• Work Authorization: Authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction is required. The company is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
• Excellent software engineering habits.
• Familiarity with development in Linux-based environments.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Working knowledge of software debugging and profiling tools.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time operating systems.
• Strong experience developing software with either C or C++

Preferred but not required Qualifications (How You’ll Stand Out)

• Experience developing software with Rust for embedded applications.
• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson, IMX8, STM32.
• Direct experience with specific Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or QNX.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and secure coding guidelines (e.g., MISRA C/C++).
• Familiarity with heavy-duty or off-road vehicle networks such as SAE J1939.

What You'll Get Out Of It

• UPMC health coverage with FSA or HSA options
• Comprehensive dental, vision, and life insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) plan with employer match
• Free catered lunch every day with a vegan option
• 31 Days of PTO (including holidays)
• Comp time for company travel

Carnegie Robotics is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes applications from all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable laws and Carnegie Robotics’ employment policies.