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Embedded Software Engineer II

FORT Robotics
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$125,000 to $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-5 years of hands-on embedded software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in C and working proficiency in C++
  • Solid production experience with an RTOS such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
  • Comfort working directly with MCU peripherals and reference materials
  • Familiarity with Embedded Linux user-space development
  • Familiarity with IP networking protocols and standard interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN)
Nice to have
  • Experience with Zephyr specifically, including devicetree and Kconfig
  • Experience with wireless stacks (BLE, ISM, Wi-Fi) on constrained devices
  • Background in Functional Safety (FuSa) or regulated industries
  • Low-level Linux knowledge of Board Support Packages (BSP)
  • Familiarity with static analysis or coding standards used in safety-critical development
What the job really is

As an Embedded Software Engineer II at FORT, you will design and implement firmware for safety-critical embedded devices, primarily in real-time operating systems (RTOS) like Zephyr and FreeRTOS. Your role involves working closely with hardware, developing low-level drivers, integrating RTOS with Embedded Linux applications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will also maintain CI/CD pipelines and debug complex hardware issues to enhance system reliability and performance.

Benefits
  • Base compensation ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 based on experience and location
Things to weigh
  • The role involves working with safety-critical systems, which may require adherence to strict compliance standards
  • The job requires a strong focus on debugging and hardware integration, which may be challenging
  • No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
  • The technology stack includes both legacy systems and modern RTOS environments
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