Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Odin Dynamics
Overview
Lead ownership of embedded software for autonomous underwater vehicles at Odin Dynamics. Drive production-ready autonomy systems from incomplete requirements and early hardware. Shape technical direction grounded in physics and test data. Join a fast-moving defense technology startup in Los Angeles. Offer competitive compensation and equity aligned with industry standards.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and implement low-level firmware using C++ and Python
- 2Develop sensor fusion algorithms in React for real-time data processing
- 3Scale distributed systems on AWS using Kubernetes
- 4Containerize applications for Kubernetes deployment
- 5Debug complex hardware-software integration challenges
- 6Own end-to-end lifecycle of embedded components from design to maintenance
- 7Drive performance optimization through algorithmic improvements
- 8Mentor junior engineers in embedded best practices
- 9Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet aggressive delivery timelines
Requirements6
- 15+ years building embedded systems with Python and Spark
- 23-5 seasons leading hardware-software integration projects
- 3Expertise in AWS and Kubernetes for scalable deployments
- 4Proficiency in React for embedded visualization systems
- 5Strong understanding of ROS and real-time operating systems
- 6Experience with PCIe and memory management in constrained environments
Salary Insight
$140 - $220k per year
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