Embedded Software Developer

Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PYDN) is an AI software company on a mission to automate physically demanding work that has historically been “too complex to automate.” With more than thirty years of robotics R&D — including during our time under Raytheon — we’ve developed advanced AI and ML software that enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act with human‑like intelligence.

Our platforms empower many industrial robots and cobots (ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, Universal Robots, and more) to perceive real‑world variation, maneuver autonomously, and manipulate objects with precision — all with minimal training time, limited data sets, and lower power requirements than traditional solutions.

This technology is already reshaping industries including automotive, aviation, construction, defense, manufacturing, logistics, and infrastructure inspection. And we’re just getting started — our roadmap spans UAVs, UGVs, ROVs, and eventually humanoid robotics.

We released the first commercial version of Palladyne IQ in October 2024, followed by Palladyne Pilot in Q1 2025. As we expand commercialization, every new hire plays a critical role in driving adoption, customer success, and organizational scale.

We’re seeking an embedded software developer who is a master with C++ to write efficient, reliable code that runs directly on hardware such as microcontrollers or embedded processors. You may develop firmware to control device behavior, manage memory carefully, and optimize performance within limited CPU and power constraints. The work often involves interfacing with hardware components like sensors, actuators, and communication buses.

You may also debug and test software using simulators, debuggers, and hardware tools to ensure stability and real‑time responsiveness.

• C/C++ required, embedded applications strongly preferred
• Zynq/ARM platforms and AMD/Xilinx environment (Vivado, Vitis) strongly preferred
• Experience with UARTs, I2C, SDLC, CAN, and SPI interfaces preferred
• Python, C#, and Linux shell scripting preferred
• Test equipment experience (Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers) preferred
• VHDL desired
• Soldering experience (cables/harnessing, surface mount components) desired

• Strong communication in person, email, and technical documentation
• Flexibility and openness to new challenges and approaches
• Productive collaboration with a geographically distributed team

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

We believe providing employees with competitive pay and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, potential equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within our leveling.

Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to serving a mission greater than ourselves. As a government contracting company, we support customers whose work protects national security, strengthens public safety, and advances critical technologies. That responsibility shapes how we work every day—with accountability, professionalism, and pride in doing things the right way.

We believe exceptional results come from exceptional people. Our teams are made up…