Robotics Systems Software Engineer (SoC / ROS)

ABOUT FUTURAIL

Futurail is a leading technology startup and autonomy powerhouse based in Germany and France. We power the future of autonomous travel on rail with our holistic autonomy stack for self-driving trains. Our mission is to make trains even more attractive by offering frequent, reliable, cost-effective and low-carbon transportation, contributing to the broader goal of transitioning from road to rail. Founded by a team with extensive expertise in autonomous driving and rail, we are committed to shaping the future of rail transportation.

We are entering a phase of rapid growth. This is your chance to join an ambitious team at the forefront of autonomy and rail, working to transform how millions of people move every day!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Futurail seeks an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to integrate and optimize localization, perception, and control systems on embedded hardware platforms. Your work will directly impact the real-time performance, safety, and scalability of our autonomous rail systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimize system performance , memory usage, and real-time responsiveness to meet stringent operational requirements.

• Collaborate with hardware and application engineers to integrate perception, localization, and control components

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and contribute to the development of safety-critical applications.

• Build and maintain low-level frameworks, interfaces, and infrastructure to accelerate embedded application development and testing.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software engineering for real-time or safety-critical systems

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, Rust is a plus

• Hands-on experience with hardware-level optimization, including CPU/GPU optimization and tools like TensorRT

• Proficiency with board bring-up, device drivers, and cross-platform embedded support

• Deep knowledge in Linux operating system internals

• Experience with deployment and integration of safety-critical applications

• Familiarity with sensor drivers, TCP/UDP/IP networking, and storage subsystems

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

Join us as an Embedded Software Engineer on our journey, and contribute to sustainable transportation for the future. If you are interested, please submit your application through this form. We look forward to hearing from you!