Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Controls

Sr. Software Engineer, Embedded Systems Controls

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The Carbon Robotics Laser Weeder™ leverages advanced robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and lasers to eliminate weeds with sub‑millimeter accuracy—all without herbicides. This innovative solution reduces environmental impact, promotes soil health, and helps farmers address labor shortages and rising costs. Designed in Seattle and built at our cutting‑edge manufacturing facility in Richland, Washington, the Laser Weeder is setting a new standard for automated weed control.

With $157 million in funding from prominent investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital
, Carbon Robotics is driving innovation.

As a no‑nonsense team with a bias for action, we take pride in executing our ideas. Whether it’s designing transformative technology or visiting farms to ensure our products are reliable and safe, we do whatever it takes to deliver for our customers.

Working here means tackling big problems with big impact. You’ll find opportunities to grow professionally, solve complex challenges, and make meaningful contributions to a mission that matters. At Carbon Robotics, we trust our team to act independently and make practical, real‑world decisions.

Join us as we innovate, execute, and build the future of farming together.

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As a Sr. Software Engineer
, Embedded Systems at Carbon Robotics you will work alongside your software, mechanical and electrical peers to build AI and robotics products. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining embedded software systems for various electronic devices. You will work closely with hardware engineers and other cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components. You’ll do whatever it takes - which might include going to the farm
- to ensure our customers have reliable and safe products
.

• Partner with Engineering teams to build firmware on embedded systems for Laser Weeding solution and future products.
• Develop and troubleshoot firmware running on various microcontroller platforms.
• Help design and establish the manufacturing and validation methods for PCBs and related sub‑components.
• Investigate control problems at the lowest level and learn how to properly tune them.
• Drive decision through project planning, task delegation and leading problem solving efforts to reiterate quickly.

• Worked as a Software Engineer with embedded systems in C for 5+ years.
• Solid experience with designing and implementing reliable, consistent, and fast motor control systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, including microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS.
• Proficiency in debugging tools, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with software development tools and version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and a desire to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• BS+ in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Qualified applicants will receive a short survey after applying to help the team learn more about you.

Carbon Robotics follows equitable hiring practices. Flexibility in our hiring process allows hiring of talent at levels different from what are posted. The compensation range outlined is based on a target budgeted base salary. Individual base pay depends on various factors such as relevant experience and skill, Interview assessments and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements. Offers are determined…