Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Controls

Carbon Robotics; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-IPO stock options

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible PTO

Commuter benefits

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Carbon Robotics is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for LaserWeeder and future products.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams, tackling low‑level control problems on various microcontroller platforms and helping establish PCB manufacturing and validation methods. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in embedded C, strong motor control knowledge, and experience with RTOS such as Zephyr/FreeRTOS; travel up to 25% may be

Qualifications

• Worked as a Software Engineer with embedded systems in C for 5+ years.
• Solid experience with designing and implementing reliable, consistent, and fast motor control systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
• Proficiency in debugging tools, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Engineering teams to build firmware on embedded systems for LaserWeeding solution and future products.
• Develop and troubleshoot firmware running on various microcontroller platforms.
• Help design and establish the manufacturing and validation methods for PCBs and related sub‑components.
• Investigate control problems at the lowest level and learn how to properly tune them.
• Drive decision through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to reiterate quickly.

Skills

Embedded C

Motor control systems

Python or Shell scripting

Embedded systems architecture

RTOS (Zephyr/FreeRTOS)

Debugging tools (JTAG, scopes, analyz)

Git and SVN

Communication skills

Education

BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Git

SVN

Job description

Job Description

Carbon Robotics is the leader in physical AI for agriculture, helping farmers become more profitable and sustainable. Its flagship product, the LaserWeeder™, is the world's leading commercial laser weeding system with hundreds of units operated by farmers in 15 countries worldwide. LaserWeeder combines computer vision, AI, robotics, and high‑powered lasers to identify weeds and destroy them with sub‑millimeter precision—no herbicides, hand labor, or soil disturbance required. Growers achieve weed control cost reductions of up to 80% and crop yield increases of 5–50%, with payback in one to three years. The system is powered by Carbon AI's Large Plant Model (LPM), trained on 150 million labeled plants, and can start weeding any crop or field in minutes. The company's second product is Carbon Autonomy, the most dependable tractor autonomy solution. Carbon Autonomy includes a retrofit tractor autonomy kit for John Deere tractors, autonomy software, and remote supervision for real‑time interventions if required. Carbon Robotics is based in Seattle, Washington State, USA and has raised $185 million in capital since 2018 from leading investors including NVIDIA's NVentures and BOND.

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Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

At Carbon Robotics you will work alongside your software, mechanical and electrical peers to build AI and robotics products. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software systems for various electronic devices. You will work closely with hardware engineers and other cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components. You'll do whatever it takes— which might include going to the farm—to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products.

What you'll do

• Partner with Engineering teams to build firmware on embedded systems for LaserWeeding solution and future products.
• Develop and troubleshoot firmware running on various microcontroller platforms.
• Help design and establish the manufacturing and validation methods for PCBs and related sub‑components.
• Investigate control problems at the lowest level and learn how to properly tune them.
• Drive decision through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to reiterate quickly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Success:

• Worked as a Software Engineer with embedded systems in C for 5+ years.
• Solid experience with designing and implementing reliable, consistent, and fast motor control systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
• Proficiency in debugging tools, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Employment and Compensation

Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined using our equitable hiring practices. Carbon Robotics offers additional compensation in the form of benefits premiums, pre‑IPO stock options and On Target Earning commissions for appropriate positions. Base pay ranges are reviewed each year. We are committed to the principle of pay equity – paying employees equitably for similar work. Carbon Robotics' base salary pay range: $220,000—$250,000 USD.

Why would you join Carbon Robotics?

Passion for building teams capable of solving uniquely interesting problems. Innovation while disrupting the market is what we do. Profiled in WSJ and Forbes, Carbon Robotics is poised to become the next billion dollar company in the rapidly growing worldwide Ag‑Tech industry.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full time US based* employees, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Pre‑IPO Stock Options
• Fully‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you and all dependents
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSAVirtual Care - Doctor on Demand
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health HRA
• Restricted Healthcare Travel support
• Menopause Support
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) plan
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits

Work Culture

Be a part of an inclusive and tight‑knit company culture that values innovation and mission‑driven success. Internationally based employees benefits varies & Contractors are not eligible for Carbon Robotics Benefits or Stock. Carbon Robotics is building a culture of diversity and inclusion for all.

Culture and Inclusion

We welcome everyone's voice and believe in open and transparent communication. We believe the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation to which we will build a truly unique environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team.

Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.