Software Engineer - Build and Release

Forterra • Arlington, VA

167d

About The Position

Forterra is seeking a talented Software Build and Release Engineer with a passion for the software development life cycle. The ideal candidate has a software development background, familiarity with CICD processes, and a proven track record of collaborating with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, and product managers to create robust and scalable software for complex systems.

Requirements

• B.S. in Computer Science or a related engineering field
• 5+ years of programming skills in several areas such as C, C++, Python, Cmake, ROS2, or Bash
• Solid core software engineering and CICD experience in several of the following areas: git, GitLab Pipelines/Jenkins/GitHub Actions
• unit testing
• C++ debugging
• Docker / Docker Compose
• Artifactory
• Experience in integrating software on hardware products
• Programming skills in several areas such as C, C++, Python, Cmake, ROS2, or Bash
• Solid core software engineering and CICD experience in several of the following areas: , git, GitLab Pipelines/Jenkins/GitHub Actions, unit testing, C++ debugging, Docker / Docker Compose, and Artifactory
• Ability to consistently deliver production-quality software in a continuously integrated environment
• Demonstrates clean, maintainable code and documentation practices
• Experience working in teams and a willingness to proactively solve problems

Nice To Haves

• Experience in software development for robotics and autonomous systems
• Experience with safety-critical systems (e.g., MIL-STD-882, ISO-26262, DO-178)

Responsibilities

• Support the software development life cycle of autonomous vehicle robotics teams in a C++ and Linux environment
• Integrate software into production platforms and deploy it
• Develop and maintain software solutions, including debugging, maintenance, and updating autonomy software
• Test and evaluate performance of software feature in both simulation and on-vehicle
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure reliable and effective vehicle behavior
• Travel occasionally to support on-site vehicle testing around 5%

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees