Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Scythe's M.52 autonomous mower is built on Linux and we're looking for a kernel level Linux Software Engineer to expand our bot into a wider market. In this role, you'll write the lowest level software on our main robot processor that interacts with the rest of the distributed electromechanical system, from kernel optimizations to CAN and IP networking.

In this role you will work side-by-side with firmware engineers working on numerous CAN-speaking microcontrollers across the system, perception engineers processing camera data at high rate, and applications engineers streaming robot telemetry to the cloud. If you love crafting and debugging Rust, C, C++, assembly, and all manner of hacking, this role will keep you plied with interesting challenges.

You’ll work in concert with teammates from across the company to build a rich understanding of low level software needs and bring those ideas to life. We expect you to be broadly experienced and to be able to “see around corners”, to thrive in a fast-paced, self-managed engineering environment, and to be a collaborative, low-ego teammate who helps achieve Scythe's mission.

What you’ll do at Scythe  

• Develop low-level, Linux software in Rust and C/C++
• Customize our Linux distribution, from kernel changes and upstream patches to driver changes and configuration needs, to tailor the OS for our machine's needs
• Debug interfaces with cameras and other sensors across the robot
• Develop frameworks and application features that communicate over CAN, serial and IP protocols
• Partner closely with Scythe Firmware engineers to design and implement communications between the main processor and a distributed set of microcontrollers across the robot

What you know well

• Linux system operation, driver development, and OS compilation
• C and C++: much of the low-level software will still be written in C/C++ for various reasons, so a deep understanding of development, compilation, linking, and debugging is necessary
• Development tools including: git, Docker, CMake, and others
• Python and Shell scripting
• Debugging and developing issues that come up in "close to the metal" software

What you’ve maybe done

• Programming in Rust or a willingness to learn it on the job to interact with our higher-level software stack
• Interaction with CAN, IP, RS485, or other communications protocol
• Developed and deployed safety critical software
• Worked with electronics test equipment, such as multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and oscilloscopes

Why Scythe?

• Scythe is an early-stage but well-capitalized startup. Have a huge impact alongside an awesome team of experts shipping something the world has never before seen
• Competitive salary and equity compensation
• Fully-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance, including 75% funded dependent coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching today)
• Headquarters near beautiful Boulder, CO. Enjoy the bounties of nature and open spaces close to home with mountain biking, hiking, skiing and more.
• Satellite offices in Austin, TX and Vero Beach, FL 
• Flexible paid time-off and remote work to let you do your best work where and when you want
• Highly collaborative learning culture where personal freedom, growth, and responsibility are valued
• An opportunity to have an incredible positive impact on the world

Closing

Scythe is a total compensation company, which provides employees a comprehensive salary, equity, and benefit package. However, only the minimum salary amounts are listed here. Scythe carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including education, years of experience, competencies and other relevant business considerations. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary along with your compensation mode preferences. The Embedded Linux Software Engineer position has an expected minimum annual cash salary of $100,000. The actual pay may be higher depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Equity and benefits packages are NOT included in this estimate. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado as well.