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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Spire's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Spire's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Spire
- high 39 stale, 0 reposted of 39 open
- Hiring momentum
- 63 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Spire's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Spire.
About this role
As an Embedded Linux/Software Engineer at Spire, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining software for satellite systems, focusing on low-level and higher-level communication protocols. Your role will involve collaborating with the Electrical Engineering team to ensure effective software-hardware integration, implementing fault-tolerant systems, and working with the Yocto framework on various embedded systems. The position emphasizes a fast-paced design-to-launch cycle, requiring adaptability and quick learning.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Spire as an employer.
What you need
- Experience with C/C++, Bash, and Python
- Proficiency with the Yocto framework
- Knowledge of a Linux-based development environment (Ubuntu)
- Experience with real-time communication protocols (CAN/UART/SPI/I2C)
- Experience with inter-process communication protocols (IP based)
- Understanding of electronics and ability to communicate with hardware engineers
Nice to have
- Working knowledge of Rust
- Familiarity with safety-critical embedded systems
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git, GitHub)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with project management tools
What you get
- Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
- Launch Attendance
- Generous Time Off Policy
- Education Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model requires at least three days in the office
- Access to US export-controlled software may be required
- Fast-paced environment may lead to tight deadlines
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Listed by Spire on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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