For companies
  • Hire developers
  • Hire designers
  • Hire marketers
  • Hire product managers
  • Hire project managers
  • Hire assistants
  • How Arc works
  • How much can you save?
  • Case studies
  • Pricing
    • Remote dev salary explorer
    • Freelance developer rate explorer
    • Job description templates
    • Interview questions
    • Remote work FAQs
    • Team bonding playbooks
    • Employer blog
For talent
  • Overview
  • Remote jobs
  • Remote companies
    • Resume builder and guide
    • Talent career blog
Blue River Technology
Blue River Technology

Sr Embedded Software Engineer, See & Spray

Location

Remote restrictions apply
See all remote locations

Salary Estimate

N/AIconOpenNewWindows

Seniority

Senior

Tech stacks

Embedded Systems
Software Development
Linux
+24

Visa

U.S. visa required

Permanent role
a day ago
Apply now

We’re Blue River, a team of innovators driven to create intelligent machinery that solves monumental problems for our customers. We empower our customers – farmers, construction crews, and foresters - to implement safer and more sustainable solutions, driving increased profitability with less reliance on scarce labor. We believe that focusing on the small stuff – pixel-by-pixel and task-by-task - leads to big gains.

Blue River Technology aligns with John Deere’s vision to “innovate on behalf of humanity” by quickly identifying and solving high-value, high-uncertainty challenges in AI, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. BRT acts as a research and development flywheel, building not only new products but also new platforms that reliably create value for both Deere and its customers. From fully autonomous machines to highly precise farming equipment, BRT and Deere are partnering to create technical breakthroughs in industries like agriculture and construction.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, this mission-driven team is eager to define the new frontier of robotics. We are always asking hard questions, rapidly iterating, and getting our boots in the field to figure it out. We won’t give up until we’ve made a tangible and positive impact on the planet!

This position is eligible for full remote work within the US. Blue River Technology is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Summary

Our See & Spray team is looking for a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to develop embedded software and systems for our computer vision-enabled agricultural products including the Bay Area’s highest density compute platform for robotics. Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative team environment and get energized about delivering solutions to technical challenges? If so, this role will be an outstanding next step in your career!

Job Responsibilities

The main job responsibilities are noted below.

  • Lead the development, enhancement, and debugging of new and existing software applications, kernels, and device drivers for impactful robotics computing in C/C++ within a Linux environment.
  • Architect and design robust embedded software and systems to support product development from feasibility through to production.
  • Conduct embedded design reviews and code reviews, providing mentorship and guidance to resolve difficult driver bugs, particularly those related to NVIDIA drivers, which may require extensive troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex systems problems in a hands-on, dynamic environment.
  • Implement design best practices and methodologies for embedded systems, ensuring high performance and reliability, with a strong emphasis on real-time programming considerations.
  • Oversee the implementation of performance pipeline designs to optimize system throughput and efficiency.
  • Leverage experience with various pub/sub middleware systems to facilitate seamless integration and solutions across Deere platforms, enhancing code reusability across multiple programs.

Required Experience And Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software.
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on testing and continuous integration practices.
  • Proven experience in real-time systems and knowledge of performance optimization techniques.

Preferred Experience And Skills

  • Expertise in Linux kernel device driver development and tuning real-time applications for low latency.
  • Capability to organize and plan large initiatives collaboratively, driving projects to successful completion.
  • Experience in development on ARM platforms (NVIDIA Jetson) and Linux (Yocto, meta-tegra) embedded systems.
  • V4L2 camera driver expertise.
  • Experience with NVIDIA driver development.
  • Knowledge of and proficiency in implementing multi-layered security architecture
  • Middleware experience, particularly with pub/sub architectures.
  • Familiarity with cameras, camera sensors, and camera interfaces (e.g., MIPI CSI-2).
  • Experience with CAN or Ethernet network stacks.
  • Proficiency with test equipment such as logic analyzers and digital storage oscilloscopes.
  • Proficient in scripting with Python and/or Bash.

At Blue River, we’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re investing in our programs, including recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development to ensure they support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. We support each employee in living a full life, enabling a thriving career, and accomplishing a meaningful, challenging mission while collaborating with incredible people. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align completely with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

The US annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $218,000, along with eligibility for Blue River’s bonus and benefit programs. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process. During the recruitment process, we may identify an alternative role or level to which you are more suited. If your ideal role at Blue River differs from the advertised position, we will provide an updated pay range as soon as possible during the hiring process.

About Blue River Technology

👥201-500
📍Sunnyvale
🔗Website
Visit company profileIconOpenNewWindows

Unlock all Arc benefits!

  • Browse remote jobs in one place
  • Land interviews more quickly
  • Get hands-on recruiter support
PRODUCTS
Arc

The remote career platform for talent

Codementor

Find a mentor to help you in real time

LINKS
About usPricingArc Careers - Hiring Now!Remote Junior JobsRemote jobsCareer Success StoriesTalent Career BlogArc Newsletter
JOBS BY EXPERTISE
Remote Front End Developer JobsRemote Back End Developer JobsRemote Full Stack Developer JobsRemote Mobile Developer JobsRemote Data Scientist JobsRemote Game Developer JobsRemote Data Engineer JobsRemote Programming JobsRemote Design JobsRemote Marketing JobsRemote Product Manager JobsRemote Project Manager JobsRemote Administrative Support Jobs
JOBS BY TECH STACKS
Remote AWS Developer JobsRemote Java Developer JobsRemote Javascript Developer JobsRemote Python Developer JobsRemote React Developer JobsRemote Shopify Developer JobsRemote SQL Developer JobsRemote Unity Developer JobsRemote Wordpress Developer JobsRemote Web Development JobsRemote Motion Graphic JobsRemote SEO JobsRemote AI Jobs
© Copyright 2025 Arc
Cookie PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service