Associate Embedded Software Engineer (C++/Embedded Linux)

Location: On-site in Los Angeles, California, United States. Applicants must meet U.S. Government space technology export requirements.

Salary: $110,000–$145,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global develops RF products and services for demanding space and defense missions, including a deployable platform for advanced radio technologies.

What you will do

• Develop mission-critical embedded C++ software on Linux-based embedded systems.
• Define system requirements, interfaces, and architecture with software, hardware, DSP, and FPGA engineers.
• Participate in hardware bring-up, schematic reviews, and hands-on debugging of embedded radio platforms.
• Build automated hardware-in-the-loop tests to validate performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot embedded hardware and software issues, debug RF links, and integrate products into customer flight systems.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of C++ or C and at least one year of relevant embedded systems experience, or equivalent internship, coursework, or hands-on project experience.
• Experience developing software for Linux platforms or microcontrollers.
• Understanding of embedded systems and interest in the hardware-software interface.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under U.S. space technology export regulations.

Nice to have

• Network programming with TCP/IP, UDP, and sockets; DSP, modem design, and RF communications knowledge.
• Board bring-up, schematic review, RF laboratory testing, and use of spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Xilinx MPSoC, Buildroot, U-Boot, Xilinx FSBL, FPGA RTL, or FPGA fabric integration experience.
• Python, CMake, Make, Bazel, GitLab CI, and hardware-in-the-loop testing experience.
• Experience with robotics, aerospace, communications, or other hardware-focused engineering projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with software, hardware, DSP, and FPGA engineers.
• Opportunities to take increasing technical ownership while working on space and defense systems.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) program, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace with accommodations available throughout the hiring process.