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Senior Software Engineer-Internal Tools

Forterra · Arlington, VA · On-site

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About Forterra

About Forterra Forterra is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Backed by SoftBank VF.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • Experience with TypeScript and React (or similar frontend framework)
  • Strong Linux experience, including:
  • Command-line proficiency
More about this role

What you'll do

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

Qualifications

  • 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 laye rs

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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...

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