The Job:
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and integration of software systems for autonomous aerial suppression. You’ll work cross-functionally with hardware engineers and other team members to deliver robust and reliable solutions for firefighters.
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
3–5+ years of professional experience in embedded software design and development
Demonstrated competency in Object Oriented Programming with experience in multi-layered system architecture
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded and robotics applications
Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 and real-time operating systems
Solid understanding of computer vision techniques (OpenCV, SLAM, or related)
Experience with hardware/software integration and low-level drivers
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
Preferred (but not required):
Background in aerospace, UAVs, or safety-critical systems
Experience with physics-based simulation engines (eg. Gazebo, Unity, Mujoco) and NVIDIA Jetson embedded computers
Familiarity with AI-driven perception, planning, or decision-making algorithms
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary – Reflective of your skills and experience
Equity Compensation – Be a part-owner in the company's future
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Including medical, dental, and vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Optional pre-tax savings for medical expenses
Unlimited PTO – Flexible time off to recharge, plus paid company holidays
About Us
Seneca is eliminating the $1 trillion threat of wildfire across 500 million acres with AI-powered autonomous drone systems. Imagine a world where firefighters can respond to a blaze in under 6 minutes using autonomous suppression technology. That's the world Seneca is building. We’re combining the deep expertise of seasoned fire professionals with the innovation of billion-dollar technology builders to create advanced systems that save lives, property, and natural resources.
This is more than a job—it's a mission to transform safety across 500 million acres. Whatever your background, if you’re a builder, an innovator, or a problem-solver, you belong here.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply — you may still be the right fit for our team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3-5+ years of professional experience in embedded software design and development
- Competency in Object Oriented Programming with experience in multi-layered system architecture
- Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded and robotics applications
- Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 and real-time operating systems
- Solid understanding of computer vision techniques (OpenCV, SLAM, or related)
- Experience with hardware/software integration and low-level drivers
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
What We Do
Seneca is a resilience technology and infrastructure company. We create autonomous drones and AI-driven software to support firefighters and protect the things we love. Our mission is to eliminate wildfire threat across 500 million acres in the US and allied nations. We do so by building products that support the firefighter in use cases that were previously unsafe, inefficient, or impossible. We prioritize innovations that protect lives, property, and ecosystems. Our focus is on both initial attack operations and beneficial fire support to create a balanced wildland fire cycle over next the coming decades.
