Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ implement uses precision computer vision and sophisticated AI to kill weeds with millimeter accuracy. Laserweeding delivers consistency that puts growers back in control of their schedules amid labor shortages, chemical complexity, and rising costs. For high-density crops, laserweeding is the only automated solution. Designed in Seattle and built in Detroit, it’s the future of weed control.

We’re a team who wants more! Carbon Robotics offers more!  More Professional Growth, Bigger Problems to Solve, Mission Driven Progress in every task!  There’s interesting problems with a Breadth of Exposure because Laser Weeding touches more than you think!

We are a no-nonsense team of passionate people with a bias for action. We know that our ability to execute on our ideas is what sets us apart. We do what we say we are going to do, externally and internally. We trust our people to act independently and make practical, real-world decisions.

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Are you ready to help us design and build our LaserWeeder that solve real problems in our food supply?

As Senior Embedded Systems Software Engineer 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+ for Seniors and 2+ for Mid level .
• 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).
• Working Onsite is a must.
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams
• BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Qualified applicants will receive a short survey after applying to help the team learn more about you.

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