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Senior Software Engineer

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About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques that allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.

Job Summary: This is an exciting role in an innovative company. The ideal candidate for the position is someone who has experience developing high-performance real-time, autonomous software systems to rapidly develop next-generation products.  Employ your expertise by developing software systems that support functions such as autonomous target tracking, agile electronic beam-forming, and real-time hardware control.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and deployment
Design, develop, code, test and debug system software
Build real-time control software for a variety of projects
Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
Direct software QA and optimize I/O performance
Interface with hardware design and development
Assess third party and open-source software
Lead teams to create minimum viable products from an idea
Derive software frameworks and architectures to accelerate development
Mentor peers to advance team velocity

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years development in C and C++
3+ years working with embedded systems
Additional experience with one or more modern systems language(s): Python, Java, VHDL, Verilog, Go, Rust, etc.
Versed in multithreaded design (concurrency primitives, resource management, etc.)
Competent in computer science concepts (algorithms, data structures, object-oriented programming, etc.)
Strong foundations in mathematics and linear algebra
Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar discipline, Master’s degree preferred
This is an on-site position; availability to work in our HQ in Torrance is required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

2+ years experience with Xilinx FPGA and Embedded Cortex CPU architectures
Experience building software for real-time operating environments with specific latency requirements
Experience with Embedded Linux and/or software integration with FPGA firmware
Knowledge or experience with digital signal processing (DSP) or radio frequency (RF) technologies
User experience with DevOps Pipeline tools
Experience with Docker or Helm 
Scrum Master Certification
Desire to mentor new hires
Exposure or interest in sensor fusion, machine learning, or AI

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is:

$163,300—$187,000 USD

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What You Should Know About Senior Software Engineer , Epirus

At Epirus, we're on a mission to transform national security technology, and we're searching for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team in Torrance, CA. In this exciting role, you will leverage your experience in developing high-performance, real-time, autonomous software systems to create next-generation products that tackle complex challenges. Your expertise will help us design and implement software for various embedded devices and systems, enabling cutting-edge features like autonomous target tracking and real-time hardware control. As a part of our close-knit team, you will build real-time control software, optimize system resources, and enhance software quality assurance processes. We value collaboration and are looking for someone who can mentor peers, lead teams in creating minimum viable products, and derive effective software frameworks that accelerate development. If you're passionate about working in an innovative environment where you can make a real impact and help shape the future, this might just be the perfect opportunity for you!

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What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer at Epirus?

As a Senior Software Engineer at Epirus, your primary responsibilities will include designing and implementing software for embedded devices, developing real-time control systems, and enhancing the efficiency of software solutions. You'll collaborate with hardware design teams to create products that meet rigorous national security standards, ensuring both performance and reliability across a variety of projects.