Embedded Software Engineer II
FORT Robotics · Philadelphia, PA
Posted 23 days ago · $125,000 to $150,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days FORT Robotics's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 25% of FORT Robotics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at FORT Robotics
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from FORT Robotics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for FORT Robotics.
About this role
As an Embedded Software Engineer II at FORT, you will design and implement firmware for safety-critical embedded devices, primarily in real-time operating systems (RTOS) like Zephyr and FreeRTOS. Your role involves working closely with hardware, developing low-level drivers, integrating RTOS with Embedded Linux applications, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will also maintain CI/CD pipelines and debug complex hardware issues to enhance system reliability and performance.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of FORT Robotics as an employer.
What you need
- 3-5 years of hands-on embedded software development experience
- Strong proficiency in C and working proficiency in C++
- Solid production experience with an RTOS such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS
- Comfort working directly with MCU peripherals and reference materials
- Familiarity with Embedded Linux user-space development
- Familiarity with IP networking protocols and standard interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN)
Nice to have
- Experience with Zephyr specifically, including devicetree and Kconfig
- Experience with wireless stacks (BLE, ISM, Wi-Fi) on constrained devices
- Background in Functional Safety (FuSa) or regulated industries
- Low-level Linux knowledge of Board Support Packages (BSP)
- Familiarity with static analysis or coding standards used in safety-critical development
What you get
- Base compensation ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 based on experience and location
Worth weighing
- The role involves working with safety-critical systems, which may require adherence to strict compliance standards
- The job requires a strong focus on debugging and hardware integration, which may be challenging
- No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
- The technology stack includes both legacy systems and modern RTOS environments
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Listed by FORT Robotics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.