Embedded Software Engineer (Connectivity)

TL;DR

Embedded Software Engineer (Connectivity): Developing and optimizing high-definition video streaming and low-latency telemetry data paths for drone-as-a-first-responder solutions with an accent on Linux driver layers and wireless communication. Focus on integrating radio hardware into embedded stacks, implementing rate adaptation algorithms, and validating aerial performance via hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Location: Remote (USA). Preference for candidates in Atlanta and Boston.

Salary: $100,000 – $160,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global builds technology to support criminal investigations and locate missing people, operating with over $1B in funding.

What you will do

• Integrate off-the-shelf and custom radio hardware into drone connectivity architecture across Wi-Fi and cellular stacks.
• Write, test, and maintain software routines across Linux user space and driver layers using C, C++, and Python.
• Develop automated routines to extract and analyze wireless link performance metrics such as RSSI, SNR, and packet loss.
• Collaborate with RF, embedded systems, and cloud teams to design rate adaptation algorithms for dynamic flight environments.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop testing in connectivity labs to validate real-world aerial performance.

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Python, along with Git and debugging utilities.
• Technical understanding of Linux environments, networking concepts, or embedded systems.
• Practical exposure to wireless communications, networking, or microcontrollers.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Must be based in the USA.

Nice to have

• Experience with wireless standards like 802.11 or 5G.
• Experience with single-board computers, SDRs, or robotics design teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on community safety and real-world impact.
• High-stakes, fast-paced work culture with high expectations.
• Compensation includes base salary and Flock Stock Options.
• Hub-based collaboration opportunities in Atlanta and Boston.