Senior Software Engineer-Internal Tools

• →This role sits on the DevOps and Tooling team and works closely with vehicle integration engineers, production teams, and program lead 

•  3+ years of professional software engineering experience. 

• Experience with Rust (1+ years) or strong systems programming background with willingness 
  to learn Rust 

• Experience with TypeScript and React (or similar frontend framework). 

• Strong Linux experience, including: 

• Command-line proficiency 

• Systemd service management 

• Networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP) 

• Experience with Docker (building images, container workflows). 

• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent). 

• Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python). 

• Ability to debug issues across application, OS, and network layers 

• Experience with Tauri framework for desktop application development. 

• Familiarity with configuration management concepts (Ansible a plus but not required). 

• Experience with embedded Linux or edge deployment environments (Jetson/Orin, ARM64). 

• Experience with vehicle systems, robotics, or defense programs. 

• Experience with AWS (S3, IAM, EC2). 

• Familiarity with Conan package manager or C/C++ build toolchains 

• 3-5+ years of professional software engineering experience. 

US Salary Range
$125,000.00 -$140,000.00
 

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra’s overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.  
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption. 
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.  

Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.