Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Shift5 is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll build and deploy high-impact features into Shift5’s product suite. Specifically, we’re working on streamlining and extending an existing C/C++ solution, converting portions of it to Golang. You’ll play a critical role in designing, building, and delivering the technology stack that:

• Serves as the bridge between Shift5 hardware and the rest of the Shift5 product ecosystem
• Composes the drivers and systems software that allow the core engine of our solution to access necessary data
• Sustains the backend components that capture Operation Technology-based data on our hardware platform

You’ll work cross-functionally with our product managers and designers to conceive, implement and ship major features. We embrace user-centric design because we firmly believe it ultimately leads to the best products. Engineers are key contributors in shaping this design process and you’ll be a major factor in generating high-impact products that literally save lives.

Shift5 is a rapidly growing early-stage cybersecurity startup. We specialize in data collection, insights and cybersecurity technology for a wide variety of operational systems. To put it simply, we defend planes, trains and tanks from cyberattack. We are a collaborative, passionate and driven cadre of cyber security experts. Our engineers are multidisciplinary and our team is dynamic. We’re a growing company focused on helping our customer’s fleets run smarter and safer by capitalizing on mountains of data resting right above the wheels. Come join us.

In this role, you’ll be expected to: 

• Interpret requirements and design specifications to develop, debug, test and maintain software solutions deployed against a broad array of platforms, environments and cloud solutions
• Facilitate architectural designs that meet business requirements, security and quality standards
• Streamline and extend existing C/C++ based solutions, migrating portions to Golang
• Mentor team members and peers to continually improve
• Actively participate in our agile development processes, including the use of Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and developments in the software engineering space

We’re looking for someone who is/has: 

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• 8+ Years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in at least three (3) of the following:
• C, C++, Bash, Golang, Python
• Experience leading a team of software engineers and instilling best practices
• Deep understanding of software engineering practices and concepts
• Demonstrated experience with Linux, Make, CMake, autotools, Kconfig , TDD, CI/CD, Docker, Google ProtoBufs, MQTT, Sentry
• Prior experience with CANbus, MIL-STD-1553, SAE J1939, ASCB, ARINC 429 is extra helpful
• US Citizenship
• Active (or ability to hold/obtain) a US Government Top Secret security clearance

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and stock options in a fast-growing startup
• Employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• 401k with employer contributions
• Life Insurance
• Uncapped paid time off policy
• Flexible work & remote work policy
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that embraces the diversity of our people and represents the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives and ways of solving problems. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. 

Shift5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.