Senior Software Engineer, Onboard
Cssmerge · San Francisco, CA
About this role
**Who we are** Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress—real-world robots for industries that move civilization forward (starting with food, mining, and transport). We integrate across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate, deploying systems into real environments and improving them until they work at scale. **What you’ll do** - Develop low-latency, deterministic C++ software that runs on the vehicle’s edge compute to process data and control the vehicle - Design and maintain the high-performance messaging stack that routes data between modules - Write driver interfaces and safety monitors that interact directly with vehicle hardware - Build core system infrastructure (onboard data logging, time synchronization/PTP, memory management, process lifecycle management, etc.) - Implement real-time diagnostics, watchdog timers, and redundancy logic to detect and recover from software or hardware faults mid-drive - Maintain tooling for securely building, deploying, and updating OS and vehicle software images across the fleet **What we’re looking for** - Proficiency with Python, C++, bash, git, Linux kernels, and Docker - Ability to diagnose issues using dmesg, kernel logs, and systemd (journalctl, unit/service management) - Experience with inter-process communication - Familiarity with bus protocols - Experience with sensor interfaces (LiDAR, radar, cameras, IMU) - Profiling, benchmarking, and memory management experience - Familiarity with common networking utilities - Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work in a multidisciplinary team and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders **Why join us** Work on ambitious, real-world challenges—turning valuable unknown truths into progress that matters. We invest in both trust and team strength, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow. **What else you need to know** - Location: San Francisco office (onsite, five days a week) - Base salary range: **$176,000 - $242,000 per year** - Actual compensation varies based on experience, skills, and qualifications - Equity may be available **Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees)** - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance - Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account options - 401(k) - Equity - Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays - Paid Parental Leave - Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan - Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis. **#LI-Onsite**
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