Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux

Who we are

The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.

About Pano: Pano is a venture-backed early-stage climate tech startup that is the leader in wildfire early detection, leveraging the latest advancements in IoT, AI, satellites, and SaaS software to deliver actionable intelligence to customers. Pano leverages mountaintop cameras and satellites to detect the first traces of smoke and put real-time fire images in the hands of asset owners and first responders to speed up containment. Pano is already partnering with major utilities, fire authorities, and government agencies in the USA and Australia. Recent media coverage includes being named one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in AI of 2023 by FastCompany and recipient of the Innovative Mobile Service and Application Award at Mobile World Congress through our partnership with T-Mobile.

Pano brings together a diverse team bridging frontline, wildland firefighting experience with best-in-class know-how in operations, logistics, artificial intelligence, and software. Our team is composed of experienced technology professionals from companies such as Apple, Cisco, Nest, DoorDash and Meta. Headquartered in San Francisco with an office and factory in the Mission District, our hybrid team works from locations around the world. Founded in mid-2020, we’ve raised over $40M from leading VC funds. 

The Role

Want to build technology that helps stop wildfires? As a Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Linux at Pano, you'll develop critical systems that give first responders precious minutes when they matter most. You'll enhance our network of cloud-connected edge computers that serve as digital watchtowers across wilderness areas, working with our custom Linux OS to enable faster fire detection and response.

This isn't just another software engineering role – you'll solve complex technical challenges while knowing that every improvement you make could mean the difference between a small containable fire and a major disaster. Working at the intersection of embedded Linux, IoT, and AI, you'll be part of a mission that's becoming increasingly critical in our changing climate.

What you’ll do

• Continually improve on the existing custom Linux OS that runs Pano’s edge computers
• Develop new features to enable faster and more accurate wildfire detections
• Participate and drive critical decisions on adopting new tools and patterns to improve uptime and reliability
• Ongoing debug and resolution of field issues

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years of software engineering experience plus a BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience programming in Python
• Proficient in scripting with Bash
• Experience with building, maintaining and deploying embedded Linux operating systems
• Strong Linux fundamentals
• Experience with an embedded system toolchain, like Yocto or Buildroot
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in complex systems
• Ability to communicate effectively within the team and across the organization while sharing insights and updates and collaborating to achieve project goals

Preferred skills

• Experience with Google Cloud
• Experience working with cellular communications
• Experience working with sensors like cameras
• Excellent communication skills

Pano is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and supporting our team-members regardless of where they come from. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.