Senior Software Engineer (Test - Embedded Systems - Python/C - AWS)

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Test & Embedded Systems, Python/C++, AWS)

Job Location: Seattle, WA 98108

Job Duration: 9 Months Contract with possibility of extension and conversion into FTE employee

Pay Rate: $54.00/hr to $64.00/hr

Job Description:

Join the team to lead the critical verification and validation (V&V) of next-generation sensing systems. You will own the integration of BLK30 and ASTRO2 cameras into our collection vehicles, ensuring these complex drone systems operate with absolute reliability in real-time environments.

The Role:

This is a high-impact Individual Contributor role focused on the intersection of hardware, software, and AI. You aren't just running tests; you are designing the framework for how new features are validated, integrated, and rolled out.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Design & Develop: Build and implement software for drone systems using multi-threaded programming in C++ and Python.

  
  


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  Own the V&V Lifecycle: Establish V&V strategy and thresholds, develop comprehensive test plans, execute testing, and report results for complex sensing systems.

  
  


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  System Integration: Work within Linux/RTOS (Yocto) environments to integrate sensors and embedded applications.

  
  


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  AI Validation: Implement and validate AI-driven features, ensuring high reliability and performance in autonomous systems.

  
  


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  Documentation: Produce professional-grade technical documentation and architectural roadmaps for feature integration.

  
  

Technical Core Requirements

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  Languages: Expert-level proficiency in Python or C++ (specifically for system-level or embedded development).

  
  


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  Embedded Systems: Proven experience with hardware/software integration, specifically involving cameras, sensors, or robotics.

  
  


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  Cloud & Tools: Strong familiarity with AWS tools and pipeline development.

  
  


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  Environments: Hands-on experience with Linux kernel system calls, multi-threaded programming, and RTOS.

  
  


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  AI Fluency: Ability to demonstrate how you have utilized AI in development and, more importantly, how you ensure the reliability and validation of AI outputs.

  
  

Education & Experience

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  Degree: BS in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

  
  


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  Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in Test, Systems, or Embedded Engineering.

  
  


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  Backgrounds of Interest: We are highly interested in candidates from Aerospace, Robotics, or specialized hardware teams

  
  

Soft Skills & Values

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  Dive Deep: You enjoy getting into the weeds of troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.

  
  


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  Invent & Simplify: You look for ways to make testing processes more efficient and scalable.

  
  


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  Extreme Ownership: You work independently with minimal supervision and take full accountability for the quality of the rollout.

  
  

Bonus Points For:

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  Experience with Robotics navigation or perception systems.

  
  


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  Familiarity with internal client systems or AWS pipeline architecture.

  
  


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  Prior work with drone platforms or autonomous vehicle sensors.

  
  

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually as applicable.