Software Engineer - Over-the-Air Updates

The role

You will develop remote software update systems to deploy firmware, applications, and configuration updates to connected devices. You will work on OTA platforms using cloud-native architecture in C++ and Go.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable OTA update platforms using C++ and Go
• Architect and implement secure update delivery pipelines
• Build and maintain cloud-based OTA infrastructure using Docker and orchestration frameworks
• Develop package management systems for versioning and distribution
• Create efficient content delivery networks for package distribution
• Work on monitoring and analytics systems to track update success rates

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience in distributed systems development
• Proficiency in C++ and Go
• Experience building scalable cloud-native applications
• Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps practices including AWS, Azure, or GCP services
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerization technologies
• Knowledge of secure software deployment including cryptographic signing, certificate management, and encrypted communication protocols
• Manage packages for devices running embedded Linux and real-time operating systems
• Proficiency in cloud-native development with microservices architecture patterns, API design, and service mesh technologies
• Understanding of content delivery networks (CDNs) and package delivery networks (PDNs)

Nice to have

• Experience with OTA frameworks and tools such as Mender, RAUC, SWUpdate, or similar platforms
• Experience with Go's cloud development ecosystem including Go Cloud, gRPC, and other tools
• Proficiency with distributed database systems
• Understanding of fleet management systems and experience with device monitoring, remote diagnostics, and large-scale device lifecycle management
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance including experience with penetration testing and vulnerability assessment
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps engineers, security specialists, product managers, and device firmware teams

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.