Embedded Software Engineer

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Parallel Systems is pioneering autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles designed to transform freight transportation by shifting portions of the $900 billion U.S. trucking industry onto rail.

Our innovative technology offers cleaner, safer, and more efficient logistics solutions.

Join our dynamic team and help shape a smarter, greener future for global freight.

Parallel Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop the embedded systems that power our autonomous rail vehicles.

In this role, you will contribute to real-time software that interfaces directly with hardware components, sensors, and control systems to support safe and reliable vehicle operations.

This is an early-career role for an engineer looking to build strong foundations in embedded software development, hardware-software integration, and real-time systems.

You will work closely with experienced software and hardware engineers while gaining hands-on experience developing and testing software on production hardware.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded software for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems
Implement and test digital communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
Contribute to state machines and command/control software for autonomous vehicle systems
Write reliable, memory-conscious embedded software, primarily in Rust
Work with hardware engineers to integrate, debug, and validate hardware-software interfaces
Develop unit and integration tests for embedded software using hardware test stands
Debug software using standard embedded development tools and techniques
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, documentation, and continuous improvement of engineering practices

What Success Looks Like

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience programming in C, C++, Rust, or another systems programming language through coursework, internships, projects, or professional experience
Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or real-time software development
Understanding of common digital communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, or CAN
Familiarity with basic software concepts such as state machines, interrupts, memory management, and hardware interfaces
Hands-on experience debugging technical systems through academic projects, internships, student teams, personal projects, or professional work
Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in working directly with hardware
Willingness to learn Rust and modern embedded software development practices

ranges are listed below and reflect the expected range for new hires in this role, based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Final compensation may vary and will be determined during the interview process.

The target hiring range for this position is listed below.

Parallel Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any discriminatory factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We work to build an inclusive environment in which all people can come to do their best work.

Parallel Systems is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, Parallel Systems will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your recruiter.

Embedded Software Engineer - Vehicle Software

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