Senior Embedded Software Engineer

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.

The RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is excited about working close to the hardware layer, especially bringing up and validating sensors on new platforms. This role focuses on developing low-level firmware and drivers that enable sensors to function reliably in embedded and robotics systems.

You’ll work with experienced engineers across hardware, robotics, and AI to ensure sensor data is accurate, stable, and production-ready. We’re a startup. You’ll be moving fast, context-switching daily, and helping define the culture and process as we go. This is a rare opportunity to come in early and architect the future of defense.

Responsibilities

Develop and debug sensor drivers for embedded platforms

Bring up new sensors (IMU, camera interfaces, LiDAR modules, environmental sensors)

Work with hardware engineers during board bring-up and validation

Implement and test communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN)

Write firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors

Build tools and tests to validate sensor data quality and reliability

Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues

Contribute to firmware architecture and documentation

Qualifications

Strong fundamentals in C or C++ for embedded systems

Strong experience in embedded linux

Understanding of microcontrollers and embedded development workflows

Familiarity with basic electronics concepts (signals, timing, debugging)

Experience working with hardware interfaces like SPI, I2C, or UART

Ability to read datasheets and implement drivers from documentation

Strong debugging mindset and attention to detail

Interest in robotics, embedded systems, or hardware-adjacent software

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Passion about defense of the United States and its allies

May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance

Why Join Scout

Work on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machines

Be a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation model

Collaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national security

See your work deployed on real systems

Help define the future of intelligent defense systems

Backed by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, and other top investors

Benefits

Competitive base salary and bonus

Meaningful equity

Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution

Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar

Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen

EV charging

Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)

The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors. Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs. Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package. In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.

US Salary Range$210,000—$265,000 USD