Embedded Software Engineer (Mid-Senior)

Posted 2 Months Ago
2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software
Revel empowers engineers to command the physical world with precision, creativity, and purpose.
The Role
Develop portable, high-performance embedded software and HALs in Rust/C/C++ for industrial hardware. Integrate and debug devices/protocols (Modbus, SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, RS-485), use hardware tools (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes), reverse-engineer undocumented devices, ensure deterministic low-latency behavior, and validate system reliability to prevent unsafe failures.
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About Revel
At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world's most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing engineering team. In this role, you will build the critical software layer that bridges Revel's high-performance runtime and the complex physical world of industrial machinery. We are seeking a systems expert who obsesses over performance and abstraction, to whom a millisecond seems like an eternity, and who takes pride in implementing drivers that are robust, portable, and mathematically correct.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate industrial hardware, from standard PLCs to specialized instrumentation, navigating complex register maps and standard protocols.

  • Reverse-engineer "black box" hardware behavior when vendor documentation falls short, treating datasheets as hypotheses rather than facts.

  • Implement Hardware Abstraction Layers (HALs) that encapsulate complexity behind intuitive, type-safe APIs.

  • Write portable, high-performance Rust code targeting Linux userspace today but designed to be architecture-agnostic.

  • Own the physical boundary using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to drive troubleshooting to the absolute root cause.

  • Treat system reliability as a safety requirement, rigorously validating code to prevent failures that could result in physical damage or dangerous behavior.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).

  • 3+ years of professional experience in systems programming (C/C++/Rust) or embedded software development.

  • High proficiency in Rust, C, or C++, with a willingness to work primarily in Rust.

  • Strong understanding of Linux internals, including sockets, syscalls, and kernel-to-userspace data flow.

  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, datasheets, and timing diagrams to translate hardware behavior into code.

  • Experience implementing and debugging industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, RS-485).

  • Proficiency with hardware debugging tools like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and packet sniffers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience shipping production code in Rust.

  • Experience writing Rust in no_std environments.

  • Deep familiarity with Modbus, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, or IO-Link.

  • Relentless root-cause mindset that refuses to accept flaky behavior.

  • Intuitive grasp of latency costs, timing requirements, and determinism.

Why Revel

  • Join a world-class team of engineers with decades of critical software applications experience.

  • Work on groundbreaking technology that directly impacts critical infrastructure and high-stakes industries with strong early traction.

  • Competitive salary, substantial equity, and significant personal growth opportunities.

  • Collaborative, ambitious, and technically challenging environment.

Join us to redefine what's possible in software for hardware.

Benefits

  • Health insurance — We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to support you and your family.

  • 401(k) — Save for your future with our 401(k) plan.

  • Equity — All full-time employees receive equity, ensuring that you share in Revel's success and growth.

  • Life insurance — Company-paid life insurance gives you and your family peace of mind.

  • Parental leave — We offer paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents.

  • Catered lunch — We provide catered lunch five days a week, so you can stay fueled and focused.

  • Unlimited PTO — We trust you to take the time you need. Unlimited PTO for all full-time employees.

ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 3+ years of professional experience in systems programming (C/C++/Rust) or embedded software development.
  • High proficiency in Rust, C, or C++, with willingness to work primarily in Rust.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals, including sockets, syscalls, and kernel-to-userspace data flow.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, datasheets, and timing diagrams to translate hardware behavior into code.
  • Experience implementing and debugging industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, RS-485).
  • Proficiency with hardware debugging tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and packet sniffers.
  • Prior experience shipping production code in Rust.
  • Experience writing Rust in no_std environments.
  • Deep familiarity with Modbus, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET, or IO-Link.
  • Relentless root-cause troubleshooting mindset and attention to deterministic timing/latency costs.

What the Team is Saying

Alex Mikulin
Duncan McDonald
Seth Daly
Kylinn Rich

Revel Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are prominently included across company materials and echoed in third‑party listings. This breadth indicates a solid health benefits foundation for full‑time employees.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity for all full‑time employees is explicitly stated as part of the standard package. For a startup, broad‑based equity increases access to ownership and potential upside.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO is explicitly advertised and appears consistently in company and job‑board summaries. Some profiles also mention paid holidays or sick days, pointing to wide time‑off availability.

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The Company
HQ: Marina del Rey, California
70 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

At Revel, we are revolutionizing the way the world’s most critical hardware is controlled—across aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Our next-generation software stack combines an intuitive command/control interface, a specialized programming language tailored for hardware control, and a high-performance runtime environment. We empower engineers to build, test, and deploy critical systems rapidly, reliably, and safely.

Why Work With Us

"The team here is on another level." — Alex Mikulin (Founding Engineer, Former SpaceX) "As an FDE at Revel, I get to see the future first. We're building the software that sits at the foundation of how the most ambitious hardware teams are going to succeed." — Seth Daly (Forward Deployed Test Engineer, Former Anduril)

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