Effector Embedded Software Engineer

Effector Embedded Software EngineerCHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today's realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries' products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries delivers advanced sensing and detection solutions that give the ultimate advantage: time.CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised $1B in total funding from leading investors including 8VC, Accel, and NEA. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and London.CHAOS is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our R&D team. This is a hands-on senior role where you'll be responsible for the design and implementation of embedded software designs across our product families.Responsibilities:Design and implement high-performance embedded software for software-defined radio platformsDevelop low-level software and firmware interfaces for complex RF hardwareLead firmware/software integration effortsSupport full system integration, testing, and validation through deploymentWork full-time on-site in our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CaliforniaMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field10+ years of professional embedded software development experienceStrong experience with Linux embedded development and device driversProficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and real-time programmingPython experience for scripting, automation, and system integration tasksExperience with real-time operating systems and bare-metal programmingExperience developing software for ARM-based embedded platformsExperience developing embedded software for software-defined radios and/or radio transceiver chipsExperience with modern software development practices (Git, CI/CD, automated testing)Familiarity with Agile development methodologiesAbility to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teamsU.S. Person status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S.-only data systemPreferred Requirements:Current or previous DoD security clearanceExperience with Analog Devices RF transceiversExperience with the Linux IIO frameworkExperience integrating with AMD/Xilinx FPGAs, Nvidia GPUs, and other heterogeneous computing architecturesExperience implementing and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput signal processing algorithmsFPGA development experience (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog)Hardware-in-the-loop testing and validationExperience with production-level software development & deployment, including DevOps and CI/CDExperience with full lifecycle SW development of high-TRL systemsExperience with HW/SW I&T and V&V of high-TRL systemsWhy CHAOS?Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the companyAdditional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and moreOur Perks: Free daily lunch, 'No meeting Fridays', unlimited PTO, casual dress codeCompensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonusesTeam Growth: 400+ employees and counting across 5 global officesSalary Range: $160,000 - $240,000The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.