Embedded Software Engineer

The Boring Company

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Bastrop, TX on site Until 9/6/2026 First posted May 25, 2026 Last posted July 8, 2026
Job description
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

This role sits directly at the intersection of hardware and software, where embedded code not only runs systems, it moves steel, powers motors, reads real-world sensors, and controls massive tunneling machines operating in extreme environments. Everything we build is developed and manufactured entirely in the United States.

If you’re excited by low-level systems, real-world impact, and seeing your code control physical machines, this is a rare opportunity.

Responsibilities
  • Write robust, production-grade C++ for embedded Linux systems that monitor and control tunneling and mining equipment.
  • Work hands-on with real hardware: integrating sensors, power electronics, and control systems.
  • Design safety-critical software that operates reliably in harsh, industrial environments.
  • Develop and execute test suites for verification and validation of embedded systems.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to bring complex machines to life.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Professional experience developing software with C/C++

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong collaborator with experience working across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and system-level thinking.
  • Experience with embedded software for industrial automation or mechatronic systems.
  • Experience with embedded software in automotive systems.
  • Proficiency in Python.
  • Deep expertise in modern C++.
  • Strong working knowledge of Git.
  • Proficiency with Linux-based operating systems.
  • Experience with sensor integration and DAQ optimization.

Culture
We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
About this role

Summary

Develop robust embedded C++ software for industrial tunneling equipment in harsh environments.

Job title

Embedded Software Engineer

Experience level

professional experience required

Industry

software

Location requirements

Based in Bastrop, TX; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C++linuxsensor integrationgitPython

Preferred skills

modern C++embedded linuxautomotive systemsDAQ optimizationteam collaboration

Specializations

embedded systemsC++linuxsensor integrationindustrial automation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Bastrop, TX 78602, USA

On-site City