Embedded Software Engineer, The Boring Company

Salary not provided

Offers equity

Python

Linux

C++

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Austin

Office located in Bastrop, TX

Building tunnels for transportation, utility & freight

Open for applications

Building tunnels for transportation, utility & freight

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseTransportDeep TechMobilityConstructionSaaS

Open for applications

Salary not provided

Offers equity

Python

Linux

C++

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Austin

Office located in Bastrop, TX

501-1000 employees

B2BEnterpriseTransportDeep TechMobilityConstructionSaaS

Company mission

To solve traffic, enable rapid point-to-point transportation and transform cities

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience working with C/C++

Desirable

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines
Acute attention to detail
Experience with embedded code on industrial automation & mechatronic systems
Experience with embedded code on automotive systems
Proficient in Python
Highly knowledgeable in C++
Proficient in Git
Proficient with Linux operating systems
Experience with sensor integration and DAQ optimization

What the job involves

Write reliable C++ code on embedded Linux platforms to monitor and control mining equipment
Work closely with low-level hardware to integrate sensors and power electronics
Design safe and reliable systems that operate in harsh conditions
Create and execute test suites for validation and verification of related software systems

Our take

Addressing urban congestion, The Boring Company aims to build tunnel systems in major US cities, as well as products that help transport materials underground with as little disruption as possible. Founded by Elon Musk, the company boasts both strong initial support as well as a good deal of scepticism towards its mission.

The company has raised impressive funding, including a $675 million Series C in 2022, and is a certified Unicorn. It has completed successful tunnel projects in Las Vegas, although safety concerns were raised in 2024 regarding a tunnel planned to span 68 miles beneath the Nevada city.

Its certainly an interesting proposition, but we will have to wait and see how The Boring Company's projects really fare in reducing overground traffic. Meanwhile, the success of the company has been a little obscured by the use of its website to advertise zombie apocalypse “not-a-flamethrowers” and a retail page for Elon's “Burnt Hair” fragrance.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

21% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Apr 2022

$675m

SERIES C

Jul 2019

$120m

LATE VC

Total funding: $907.5m

Company benefits

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan
Paid holidays & paid vacation
Equity for all permanent employees

Company HQ

Bastrop, TX

Leadership

Elon Musk

(Founder)

CEO of X and Tesla. Co-founder of SpaceX.

Steve Davis

(CEO)

On the Board of Advisers at Atlas Society. Former owner of Mr. Yogato and Thomas Foolery.

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