Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Join Varda as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop reliable firmware for spacecraft operations in a pioneering space startup.
Posted by employer 3 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 15 hours ago
What you'll build
- Develop reliable firmware for spacecraft operations
- Own all aspects of software development
- Scope projects including requirements capture
- Write quality structured software for embedded processors
- Ensure system quality through software testing
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in development of safety critical software
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded systems
- Experience with development in C++
Nice to have
- Experience with safety-critical software for aerospace
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust
- Strong understanding of computer architecture
- Understanding of operating systems and data structures
Practical constraints
- Must be a U.S. person for work authorization
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Varda Space focuses on developing and maintaining the firmware that governs spacecraft operations throughout their missions. This role requires expertise in C++ and experience with real-time embedded systems, emphasizing safety-critical software development. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background, particularly in aerospace applications, and at least five years of relevant experience. Varda's team includes veterans from leading aerospace companies, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at advancing commercial space infrastructure.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 2 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 27, 2026. Last confirmed on Varda Space's careers page September 29, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,550).
- Starts above 71% of 241 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $150,000 across 54 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 16.2% of 2320 comparable senior other roles in United States; Rust appears in 1.3% of 2320 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Embedded Software Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in El Segundo, California, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Varda Space lists $169,067–$216,031 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Varda Space is hiring for this position in El Segundo, California, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Python, Rust.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Varda Space targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer role at Varda Space.
From the original posting
About Varda
About This Role
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer on the Flight Software team is responsible for determining how our spacecraft behaves & operates in orbit and building reliable software to ensure it happens. They are responsible for all phases of development, starting from requirements capture through testing and flight operational support.
Responsibilities
- Develop reliable firmware to control how the spacecraft, satellite bus, and reentry capsule operate through the entire mission.
- Own all aspects of software development, from design, testing, and integration.
- Scope projects including requirements capture and initial design trades given open-ended problems.
- Write quality structured bare metal, RTOS, or Linux based software for embedded processors in C++.
- Build highly reliable and available software systems.
- Ensure system quality and performance through software test, verification, and validation (V&V) techniques.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, physics, engineering or equivalent technical experience in safety critical software.
- 5+ years of experience in the development of spacecraft or similar safety critical software.
- Experience developing and testing real-time embedded hardware / software systems.
- Experience with development in C++, along with a strong understanding of language concepts.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience with safety-critical software, especially for aerospace applications.
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Python or Rust.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and computer networking.
Pay Range
- Salary range: Senior Software Engineer: $169,067 - $216,031/ per year.
- This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA.
- Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
- You will be eligible for incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
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