Software engineer Jobs in USA

At Arete, we are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. As a Software Engineer at Arete, you will develop and implement features, as well as resolve bugs, for gimbal sensor systems. Conduct system testing utilizing embedded processors, circuit boards, and associated test equipment. Actively participate in scrum meetings and contribute to agile development cycles. This role requires the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a small, cross-functional software and hardware team to meet critical customer deadlines. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. This position is based in our Healdsburg, CA office and is a full-time, exempt, non-supervisory role. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: * Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance * Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) * Vision Reimbursement * Fitness Reimbursement Financial: * Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan * Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan * Continuing Education Assistance Work-Life Balance: * Flexible Scheduling * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave What We Value: * Creativity and innovation in solving challenges * Integrity and responsibility in all actions * Collaboration across teams and specialties * Responsiveness in fast-paced environments * Passion for national security and excellence Experiences and Background We Look For (Required Skills): * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science * C++ and embedded development experience. * Collaborative team experience (Scrum) * Familiarity with Linux command line and operating system fundamentals. * Capacity to work in a team with minimal supervision and agility to work multiple potentially disparate projects simultaneously Nice to Have (Preferred Skills): * RTOS environment experience * Cross platform development. * Knowledge of serial communication: SPI, UART, I2C. * Knowledge of threading, synchronization, networking. * Active security clearance. The salary for this role, depending on degree and experience, is $90,000 to $110,000 a year. However, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Other Considerations Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration. Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.