Forterra ยท 5 months ago
Software Engineer - Build and Release
Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement, focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers. They are seeking a Software Integration Engineer to support the software development life cycle of autonomous vehicle robotics teams, integrating software into production platforms and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Support the software development life cycle of autonomous vehicle robotics teams in a C++ and Linux environment
Integrate software into production platforms and deploy it
Develop and maintain software solutions, including debugging, maintenance, and updating autonomy software
Test and evaluate performance of software feature in both simulation and on-vehicle
Work with cross functional teams to ensure reliable and effective vehicle behavior
Travel occasionally to support on-site vehicle testing around 5%
Qualification
Required
Experience in integrating software on hardware products
Programming skills in several areas such as C, C++, Python, Cmake, ROS2, or Bash
Solid core software engineering and CICD experience in several of the following areas: git, GitLab, Pipelines/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, unit testing, C++ debugging, Docker / Docker Compose, and Artifactory
Ability to consistently deliver production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment
Demonstrates clean, maintainable code and documentation practices
Experience working in teams and a willingness to proactively solve problems
Preferred
Experience in software development for robotics and autonomous systems
Experience with safety-critical systems (e.g., MIL-STD-882, ISO-26262, DO-178)
Benefits
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Company
Forterra
Forterra delivers autonomous mission systems for defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
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2025-11-14
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