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Staff Software Engineer

Forterra

$180,000 - $220,000
Aug 29, 2025
Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Forterra is looking for a software engineer to develop the next generation software stack for their ground autonomous vehicles, specifically focusing on communication networks over contested ad-hoc wireless links to enable modern military communication.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Strong Linux development environment experience.
  • Technical Leadership capabilities
  • Knowledge in theoretical and applied RF.
  • Knowledge of the TCP/IP stack.
  • Familiarity with different wireless communication systems (Satcom, WiFi, Cellular, etc.).
  • Experience with ad-hoc communication routing technology (MANET, Mesh, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Build on existing open solutions and knowledge to create and maintain a bespoke mesh network solution for the modern battlefield.
  • Develop simulation frameworks for optimizing network reliability and throughput.
  • Write tools to help debug and get insights from simulated and in-situ networks.
  • Work with a team of developers to design, implement, and maintain Forterra’s custom ad-hoc SD-WAN solution.
  • Support the development and documentation of CI/CD.
  • Enable and embody a culture of software quality and reliability in a scaled production focused environment.

Other

  • Mission-First Mindset
  • Ownership Mentality
  • Candidate should be a self-motivated, flexible team player with good written and oral skills, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Structured Thinker and Problem Solver
  • 360 Degree Leader