Software Engineer (Embedded)

Department: Engineering

Location: Sausalito

Compensation: $110K – $180K • Offers Equity

Employment Type: FullTime

The Job:

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of software systems for autonomous aerial suppression. You’ll work cross-functionally with hardware engineers and other team members to deliver robust and reliable solutions for firefighters. 

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 3–5+ years of professional experience in embedded software design and development

• Demonstrated competency in Object Oriented Programming with experience in multi-layered system architecture

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded and robotics applications

• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 and real-time operating systems

• Solid understanding of computer vision techniques (OpenCV, SLAM, or related)

• Experience with hardware/software integration and low-level drivers

• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills

Preferred (but not required):

• Background in aerospace, UAVs, or safety-critical systems

• Experience with physics-based simulation engines (eg. Gazebo, Unity, Mujoco) and NVIDIA Jetson embedded computers

• Familiarity with AI-driven perception, planning, or decision-making algorithms

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills and experience

• Equity Compensation – Be a part-owner in the company's future

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Including medical, dental, and vision plans

• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses

• Unlimited PTO – Flexible time off to recharge, plus paid company holidays

About Us
Seneca is eliminating the $1 trillion threat of wildfire across 500 million acres with AI-powered autonomous drone systems. Imagine a world where firefighters can respond to a blaze in under 6 minutes using autonomous suppression technology. That's the world Seneca is building. We’re combining the deep expertise of seasoned fire professionals with the innovation of billion-dollar technology builders to create advanced systems that save lives, property, and natural resources.

This is more than a job—it's a mission to transform safety across 500 million acres. Whatever your background, if you’re a builder, an innovator, or a problem-solver, you belong here.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you may still be the right fit for our team.