Embedded Software Engineer - Vehicle Software

Parallel Systems • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience developing embedded software
• Experience with bare-metal or RTOS-based development
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, or other hardware debugging tools
• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, automotive, aerospace, industrial automation, or similar hardware-focused projects
• Exposure to control systems, PID controllers, or motion control
• Coursework or project experience in electrical engineering or digital electronics
• Experience with Rust or interest in developing production embedded software in Rust

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

Benefits

• We are committed to providing fair and transparent compensation in accordance with applicable laws.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level