Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Full Time

Mid Level

Position Description

Swarmbotics is seeking a fast-moving, highly-skilled Software Engineer to develop robust, high-performance software for our small, autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicle swarms – known as “FireAnts”. This engineer will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing software systems that power our products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency in demanding environments. The applicant will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams working on every aspect of our robot stack, focusing on rapidly delivering production-grade systems that meet stringent quality standards.

Required Qualifications

Strong desire to work in the very fast paced, fluid environment of a small tech startup
Ability to work onsite in the Phoenix, AZ area
Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Knowledge of Linux internals and system-level configuration
Proficiency in C++
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Excitement about contributing to the defense of the United States and its allies
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Computer Science or related field, or proven experience in industry
Experience in containerization (Docker) tailored for resource-constrained edge environments
Familiarity with a wide range of relevant technologies such as networking, MLOps pipelines, data processing, and microcontroller development employed on robotic systems.
Experience developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems and deploying in real-world environments
Strong proficiency in software engineering best practices, including code reviews, unit testing, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and version control (e.g., Git)
Experience with low-level programming, debugging complex issues, and ensuring software reliability in resource-constrained environments
Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis
Experience with analyzing and debugging multithreaded software
Experience implementing technical metrics on specific subsystems and system-wide performance to drive continuous improvement
Strong familiarity with cross-architecture development (x86 and ARM)

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position. Swarmbotics is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law.

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Thanks for checking out our open roles. If you see something that fits and you love ground autonomy and defense, we would love to hear from you.

We care a lot more about your ability than your years of experience. We have a lot of flexibility on seniority of the role, so if you are in doubt, we would love to hear from you!