Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

tomorrow.be; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tomorrow.io’s Space & Sensors team develops RF-based sensing systems including software defined radar and weather satellite constellations. Senior Embedded Software Engineer will design and deliver high-performance software for embedded and user applications in C++ and Rust.

You will integrate payload and spacecraft subsystems, work with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering, and enable real-time configuration and data acquisition from radar hardware.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of embedded software development in C/C++ and/or Rust.
• Experience with embedded Linux (Yocto, Buildroot, PetaLinux) and RTOS (FreeRTOS or Zephyr).
• Experience with ARM/FPGA SoC platforms (e.g., Xilinx Zynq) for mission-critical apps.
• Familiarity with low-level interfaces and buses (I2C, SPI, CAN, AXI).

Responsibilities

• Develop mission-critical embedded and user applications for SoC-based radar payload platforms.
• Design and implement interfaces connecting ConOps processors and payload subsystems.
• Write clean, testable C++ and Rust code for maintainability.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering to integrate software with spacecraft systems.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Embedded systems

RTOS/Embedded Linux

I2C/SPI/CAN/AXI

Debugging across HW/SW

Tools

Yocto Project

Buildroot

PetaLinux

Xilinx Zynq

Job description

Tomorrow.io’s Space & Sensors team is responsible for the development of unique RF-based sensing systems, such as radar, from architecture through implementation. The team is also responsible for the development of corresponding spacecraft and constellations in support of Tomorrow.io’s Operation Tomorrow Space, which will collect data to be integrated seamlessly into our existing forecasting and modeling systems, revolutionizing global weather intelligence.

We are looking for a passionate Senior Embedded Software Engineer who enjoys designing and delivering reliable, high-performance software for complex embedded and user systems. As a member of the Space and Sensors software team, you will develop embedded and application software in C++ and Rust for Tomorrow.io’s software defined radar system and weather satellite constellation. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build software that integrates payload and spacecraft subsystems into our numerical weather prediction (NWP) system. The work you do will enable real-time configuration of and data acquisition from radar hardware. Your contributions will help make sure we are building the best weather platform in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Develop mission-critical software applications
  • Design, implement, and test embedded and user applications in C++ and Rust that support configuration, command, control, and interface functionality for SoC-based radar payload platforms, enabling mission operations for Tomorrow.io’s software defined radar system and weather satellite constellation.
• Design and implement software interfaces for payload and mission operations
  • Design and implement robust software components and interfaces that connect ConOps processors, payload controllers, and payload subsystems, enabling coordinated spacecraft and sensor operations.
• Deliver reliable and maintainable embedded software solutions
  • Deliver reliable, maintainable software by writing well-structured, testable C++ and Rust code, contributing to scalable software architecture and long-term system maintainability.
• Integrate application software with spacecraft and payload systems
  • Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and systems engineering teams to integrate application software with embedded platforms, payload electronics, and spacecraft subsystems.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of experience developing embedded software in C/C++ and/or Rust, including writing reliable, maintainable application-level code for embedded systems.
• Strong experience developing software for embedded systems, including familiarity with embedded Linux (i.e. Yocto Project, PetaLinux, or Buildroot) and RTOS (i.e. FreeRTOS or Zephyr).
• Experience developing software for ARM/FPGA-based SoC platforms (such as Xilinx Zynq or similar architectures) for mission-critical applications (i.e. automotive, medical, or aerospace).
• Experience interfacing software with embedded systems and low-level interfaces, including familiarity with communication buses such asI2C, SPI, CAN, and AXI.
• Experience debugging and diagnosing issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries, including working with embedded debugging tools and system telemetry.

So, if your passion is to contribute to the design of cutting edge next-generation radar software to provide weather intelligence to the world, and have fun while doing so, then this team is for you.

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. Tomorrow.io is on a mission to build a special company. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

This position requires access to technology that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Accordingly, this position is restricted to U.S. citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals unless and until any required licenses are obtained.

Tomorrow.io is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Afffeintive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Tomorrow.io participates in the E-Verify program in all US states, as required by law.

At tomorrow.io we have established a workplace culture that values fairness and equal opportunities and we believe it is crucial for fostering a positive and productive environment. Regularly reviewing and adjusting pay practices to align with legitimate drivers of pay, such as job level, geographic location, and performance, demonstrates a commitment to maintaining equity within the organization. This commitment to ongoing assessment and improvement is key to creating a workplace that is not only diverse and inclusive but also fair and just. The anticipated salary range for this role is $140k to $180k subject to local market and candidates skills and experience. Comprehensive health benefits, unlimited paid time off and other benefits included. Relocation assistance may be offered/available for certain roles.

Tomorrow.io is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail]

About Tomorrow.io

Selected by TIME Magazine as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Companies in the World, Tomorrow.io is the world's leading Resilience Platform™. Combining next-generation space technology, advanced generative AI, and proprietary weather modeling, Tomorrow.io delivers unmatched forecasting and decision-making capabilities. Trusted by six of the top ten Fortune 500 companies, Tomorrow.io empowers organizations to proactively manage weather-related risks, opportunities, and enhance operational efficiency. From cutting-edge weather intelligence to real-time early warning systems, Tomorrow.io enables predictive, impact-based action for a safer, more resilient future. Learn more at Tomorrow.io.

Ethos

Our ethos guides us in everything we do - The people of Tomorrow are here to make an impact, they show true grit, and always put people first.

How we roll

We believe that magic happens when people work together. The People of Tomorrow take ownership with a bias for action. We believe in transparency and directness, putting work before ego, and empathy. The People of Tomorrow have a can-do attitude, are resilient, and curious. They are growth oriented, value people striving to be experts, and love to have fun. Here, your success is achieved by your impact and deliveries and not by the hours you put in. We have flexible hours and unlimited vacation days policy. The People of Tomorrow show empathy, mutual respect and work as one diverse team. We grow fast and move faster but we always see people first. Each person has their own career growth path for we believe that the only way for the company to grow is if you grow.