Senior Software Engineer

Knightscope•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•$160,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the K7 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) team. You will be a key member of the Intelligence Control Module (ICM) team, implementing critical software features for AI detection, audio/video processing, real-time streaming, 5G LTE connectivity, cybersecurity compliance, and telemetry infrastructure.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years in embedded software or robotics systems
Languages: Proficiency in C++, Python; familiarity with Rust a plus
Platforms: Linux (Ubuntu), NVIDIA Jetson/Orin, ARM64 architecture
Frameworks: ROS 2 and DDS middleware experience strongly preferred
Security: Hands-on experience implementing NIST cybersecurity controls, encryption, and secure boot
Streaming: Real-time audio/video streaming protocols (RTSP, WebRTC, GStreamer)
Cellular: LTE/5G modem integration and validation experience
Testing: Strong unit testing discipline; experience with CI/CD pipelines

Nice To Haves

US Person (US Citizen or Permanent Resident)
Experience with Autoware or autonomous vehicle software stacks
Familiarity with FedRAMP or FIPS compliance requirements
Background in ML inference optimization on edge devices
WiFi/Bluetooth signal detection and RF systems knowledge
Thermal imaging or LWIR camera integration experience
EMC/EMI testing familiarity

Responsibilities

AI Detection Systems Integrate and optimize audio SDKs for GPU-accelerated event detection (gunshots, glass break, anomalies)
Develop thermal imaging pipelines for fire watch, heat signature detection, and low-visibility conditions
Build two-way PA system with live, pre-recorded, and auto-announcement capabilities, continuous patrol sound
Implement passive WiFi signal detection for device identification and tracking
Audio & Video Infrastructure Develop audio stream processing pipelines: clip extraction, echo cancellation, recording
Implement video clip recording, storage, and transmission to monitoring platform
Build live streaming infrastructure for HD and thermal cameras
Develop intercom and talk-down communication features
5G LTE & Communications Integrate 5G LTE modem for wide-area connectivity
Validate LTE performance under vehicle EMI conditions
Collaborate on antenna placement and RF coexistence testing
Ensure reliable connectivity for streaming, alerts, and remote access
Telemetry & Logging Design telemetry infrastructure for incident data collection
Build incident bundle export capabilities for field issue triage
Develop logging systems for diagnostics and cloud upload
Cybersecurity & NIST Compliance Implement encryption at rest (full-disk, AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3)
Deploy and configure security tooling: AIDE, Elastic Agent, Nessus Agent, OSSEC
Build RBAC, audit logging, and data loss prevention capabilities
Support FIPS 140-3 cryptographic module validation
Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171
System Infrastructure Implement A/B boot partitioning and OTA update mechanisms
Develop Ansible automation for driver installation and system configuration
Collaborate on compute platform integration