Principal Software Engineer

Position Summary

A Principal Software Engineer shall be capable of leading the design, development, testing, and debugging of software components for embedded systems. This role requires both technical excellence and leadership, with the ability to work independently or lead a team in designing and resolving software challenges.

The Principal Software Engineer must be proficient in using lab test equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot both software and hardware issues. They must set an example for best development practices, actively participate in code reviews, and drive process improvements to enhance software quality and efficiency.

Additionally, this role includes mentoring junior engineers, fostering technical growth across the team, and ensuring that all development follows structured, high-quality design methodologies.

• Design, develop, test, and debug software components for embedded systems
• Work independently or lead a team in designing and troubleshooting software components
• Analyze and improve system performance as needed
• Follow structured software development processes, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code
• Participate in and lead code reviews, setting high-quality standards for the team
• Contribute to process improvements, enhancing development efficiency and software quality
• Document designs, test plans, and troubleshooting procedures to support ongoing development and maintenance
• Collaborate with RF/hardware engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration

What You’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 8 years of experience in software development
• Expertise in Python and C/C for embedded systems
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and lead teams in software development projects
• Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.) and software development best practices
• Knowledge of software unit testing, integration testing, and test automation
• Working in Linux environment

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Eligible to receive a security clearance

Our Firmware

At Metrea, our single core value, Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.

Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.