Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C++/Rust), Safety-Critical

Job overview

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer (C++/Rust), Safety-Critical role is onsite in Westborough, MA. The stated base salary is $105,000–$165,000 annually, and the role is bonus eligible. The engineer will support autonomous robot systems for a warehouse automation client through development, certification, and field testing. The role develops and maintains robotic systems while balancing performance and reliability. It contributes to safety certification and client project delivery through system architecture work, diagnostics, test utilities, documentation, and field testing.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain robotic systems
• work with the client on system architecture
• collaborate cross-functionally
• learn system components including networking, security, navigation, obstacle detection, motor control, and safety sensors
• develop diagnostics, test code, and utilities for safety certification
• support documentation and field testing
• use AI tooling to streamline development and unit testing.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior embedded software engineer

c++

rust

safety-critical systems

robotics

autonomous robots

westborough ma

full spectrum

linux

rtos

iec 61508

$105k–$165k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Bonus eligible.

Why this role

Supports autonomous warehouse robot systems through development, IEC 61508 certification, and field testing.

About the employer

Full Spectrum is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.