Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Generalist) (C++)

About Point One Navigation: Point One Navigation is on a mission to bridge the digital and physical worlds through precision location. Our Polaris™ RTK network and FusionEngine™ software deliver centimeter-level accuracy and high-confidence positioning for vehicles, robots, drones, and devices across industries. We're API-first, developer-focused, and pushing the boundaries of autonomy and automation. The Role: We're seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer (Generalist) who thrives at the intersection of software and hardware. You’ll be a key contributor to our embedded platform, developing high-performance, real-time software that integrates a wide range of sensors and navigation technologies. This role is ideal for someone who can own complex technical challenges end-to-end — from early architecture to deployment in mission-critical systems. What You’ll Do: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of embedded C++ software for real-time sensor fusion and positioning systems Architect robust systems that integrate GNSS receivers, inertial sensors, wheel odometry, cameras and other hardware in dynamic environments Drive performance tuning and low-level optimizations across a variety of embedded platforms (ARM, microcontrollers, embedded Linux) Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the team Own key parts of the embedded stack, from board bring-up and driver development to system-level debugging and performance analysis Collaborate with cross-functional teams — from hardware and firmware to cloud infrastructure and robotics customers — to deliver reliable end-to-end systems Contribute to technical strategy, architecture discussions, and roadmap planning Requirements: 7+ years of professional experience developing embedded systems software Proven ability to design and implement major software components, incorporating customer and internal requirements, assessing system-wide impact, and driving implementation and schedule through to testing Expert in modern C++ (C++14 or later), with strong understanding of system-level programming, memory management, and concurrency Experience with Python or similar for automation, scripting, debugging and other non-critical workloads Deep experience with embedded Linux, RTOSes, and bare-metal systems Proven ability to work close to hardware — board bring-up, drivers, timing-critical systems Familiarity with common hardware interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN Strong debugging skills and hands-on experience with tools like gdb, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes BS/MS/PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience Bonus Points For: Experience in GNSS, state estimation, Kalman filtering, or inertial navigation Working knowledge of positioning technologies and error sources (e.g., multipath, drift, bias) Experience with safety-critical or highly available systems in automotive, robotics, or aerospace Knowledge in IP based networking, especially as implemented in Linux based operating systems Why Join Us: Build the core infrastructure powering the next generation of autonomous systems Work with a passionate, technically elite team solving real-world problems at scale Competitive compensation package including equity and full benefits Flexible, high-trust work environment (on-site or hybrid options available) If this role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below and join us in shaping the future of precise location.

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