Senior Software Engineer

At Aret, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

Discover your future with us.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Aret, you will collaborate closely with technical leadership to develop embedded software for sensor command and control systems, state machines, SIT, and high-precision INS control systems. Your role will involve performing comprehensive testing using embedded processors, test benches, and related equipment to ensure the reliability and performance of our systems. You will manage the complete software life cycle, emphasizing design documentation, testing, and validation to maintain our high standards of quality. Participation in scrum meetings is essential, as is the ability to self-direct and work collaboratively with a small software/hardware team to meet customer deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in embedded software development, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. This position is based out of our Santa Rosa, CA office. This is an exempt non-supervisory full-time position.

We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer:

Generous PTO and Leave Times

• Flextime Scheduling
• Bereavement and Medical Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave

Financial Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Continuing Education Funds

Health, Medical, and Wellness Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Vision Reimbursement

Qualities We Look For

• Creativity
• Integrity
• Passion
• Responsiveness
• Collaboration

Experiences and Background We Look For:

• Minimum 15 years of software development, including embedded systems development.
• Bachelor s degree in engineering or computer science.
• C++ and embedded development experience.

Nice to Have:

• Linux systems-level knowledge and C++ programming.
• VS Code cross platform development.
• Experience with inertial navigation systems.
• DMA driver experience.
• Embedded Zynq processor application and driver development experience.
• Knowledge of serial communication: SPI, UART, I2C.
• Active security clearance.

Tasks Performed: 30% design, 60% code development and test, 10% meetings.

The salary range for this role is $160,000 to $180,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Other Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.

Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Aret will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

Other Considerations

Aret is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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