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Senior Software Engineer (Embedded)

BRINC DronesSeattle, Washington, United StatesOnsite
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About BRINC: 


At BRINC, we are redefining public safety with an innovative ecosystem of life-saving tools. Our journey started with the development of drones and ruggedized throw phones, designed to access unsafe areas and establish communication to de-escalate tense situations. Today, we've expanded into creating and deploying 911 response networks, where drones are dispatched to 911 calls to provide real-time visual data, enhancing safety and enabling de-escalation-focused responses. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by over 500 public safety agencies across America.

At BRINC, we are committed to recruiting the world's best talent to join us in our mission to support first responders in saving lives. 

About this Role:


We are seeking an experienced embedded software engineer. In this role you will design and develop on-device software for BRINC’s entire hardware product line, including indoor and outdoor drones, hand-held remote controllers, robotic drone nests, and a variety of support equipment & accessories.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Own end-to-end software development - from specification to design, implementation, testing, and product support. Write high-quality flight ready code (primarily in C/C++).

  • Establish top-level design architectures and implementation methodologies for the team. Clearly communicate decisions with internal stakeholders. Document contributions in a revision-controlled environment.

  • Work collaboratively with electrical, mechanical, perception, controls, and manufacturing engineers.

  • Work closely with product partners to ensure the final product meets design intent and customer needs.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the broader software engineering team

Qualifications:



  • 5+ years of industry experience developing software for devices

  • Experience with C, C++, Python and related programming and scripting languages

  • Experience working in a fast-paced technical environment

  • Experience developing and optimizing for embedded systems

  • Experience working with standard embedded interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, etc.)

  • Experience developing software for a range of compute hardware (SoC, MCU, etc.)

  • Experience bringing up and testing new hardware in collaboration with other engineers

Preferred Skills



  • 7+ years of experience developing software for Aerospace, Robotics, Automotive, Consumer Electronics, or related industries

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related degree

  • Masters of Science in Computer Science or related degree

  • Experience interfacing to displays, cameras, and other perception sensors (MIPI, etc.)

  • Experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

  • Experience working with embedded Linux / Yocto Linux

  • Experience developing HDL (Verilog, VHDL) for FPGAs with specific experience on video processing pipelines

  • Experience developing software for flight control, navigation, and autonomy applications

  • Experience developing software for embedded radio systems

  • Experience developing software for localization systems (GNSS, etc.)

  • Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit testing

  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements

  • Ability to work independently and in teams, take initiative, and communicate effectively

  • Experience developing software solutions for UAV/UAS used in commercial, industrial, or defense applications

BRINC Culture Values:



  • Try the hard stuff

  • Be innovative - Invent the future

  • Move fast

  • Listen to end-users

  • Strive for excellence

  • Don’t build a dystopia 

  • Be frugal

  • Save lives through technology

If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply.  We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an environment that prioritizes safety, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

We empower every employee to do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please inform our recruiting team—we strive to provide appropriate accommodations and assistance.Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work


  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families

  • 401K plan

  • Maternity and paternity leave

  • Paid time off

  • Flexible work environment

  • Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)

  • Free parking (Seattle office)

  • Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

Salary: $166,500 - $264,0000Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range.  A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).Compensation listed below may also be included in an offer.  This will be based on the nature of your employment with Brinc and/or the country within which you work


  • Equity (stock options)

  • Relocation bonus Compensation:USD 166500-264000

This job is no longer open

Life at BRINC Drones

Thrive Here & What We Value1. Try the Hard Stuff2. Be Innovative - Invent the Future3. Move Fast4. Listen to End Users5. Equal Opportunity Employer6. Positive Work Environment (Safety, Diversity, Inclusion, Equity)7. Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision Plans; 401K; Maternity/Paternity Leave; Paid Time Off)8. Save Lives through Technology9. Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote Work Options)10. Support for Continuous Learning and Professional Development
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