Embedded Software Engineer, ICON
Construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems
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Construction technology company developing robotic and AI systems
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build as many dignified homes as possible.
Role
Who you are
- Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience working with C++ 17 or newer in a professional software development role
- Hands-on experience with robotic platforms, sensors, actuators, localization, perception, and control systems
- Proficiency in programming languages & frameworks commonly used in robotics & automation, such as C/C++, Python, ROS, and TwinCAT
- Familiarity with hardware design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes is beneficial
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset to identify issues, propose innovative solutions, and make data-driven decisions
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of performance
Desirable
- Strong understanding of IP-based computer networking, especially EtherCAT
- Proven track record of delivering products to end users and production environments
- Understanding of motion or process control in real-time industrial systems
- Experience with Bash and/or Python scripting
- Experience using Git version control and participating in a peer-review process
- Experience programming industrial robots in high-level languages
- Experience in formal control theory
- A general understanding of inverse kinematics, motion planning, and/or simulation
What the job involves
- ICON is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our Software Products team in Austin, TX
- In this hands-on role you will develop and maintain control software for our production fleet and our space-based robotic systems
- You will contribute in all aspects of the software development lifecycle as part of a growing, fast-paced team
- This role will be based at our Austin, TX headquarters and will report to ICON’s Manager of Embedded Software Engineering
- Design and develop controls architecture with a combination of hard and soft real-time requirements
- Develop robust communication protocols between supervisory and real-time systems
- Program and debug control logic in a variety of languages (e.g. C/C++, Matlab, TwinCAT)
- Create modular, object-oriented code that adheres to established coding standards, design patterns, and documentation practices
- Lead system integration and validation efforts across hardware and software
- Develop and maintain simulated environments and automated test frameworks to support continuous integration and system verification
- Support electromechanical hardware systems both remotely and on-site, ensuring safe, reliable operation
- Participate in architecture decisions for controls and electrical systems, including component selection and standardization
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure alignment across system interfaces
- Participate in design & code reviews to maintain consistency and high-quality output
Our take
We are currently facing a global housing crisis, with over 1B people living without adequate shelter. ICON is a 3D powered construction company that is setting out to redesign the homebuilding industry.
ICON develops advanced construction technologies by using 3D printing robotics, software and advanced materials. Once operating a waitlist for home reservations, the ompany now offers homes for sale in Texas. Since its 2017 launch, ICON has raised significant funding, reflecting strong interesting its innovative approach to homebuilding.
The sheer scale of what can be done with ICON’s technology is extraordinary, so much so the company has a contract with NASA to develop systems to build on the Moon and Mars. It also partners with large scale residential communities, not-for-profit housing, and works on special projects like rocket landing pads. These are undoubtedly exciting times for ICON and it’ll be very interesting to see what comes next for the company.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Feb 2025
$56m
SERIES C
Nov 2022
$57.2m
GRANT
Total funding: $563.7m
Company HQ
East Congress, Austin, TX
Leadership
Jason Ballard
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded TreeHouse, the home upgrade company specializing in curated products and home project services
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