Software Engineer, On Device

Utilidata

Software Engineer at Utilidata supporting the productionalization of IoT platform with a focus on edge devices and distributed systems. Transforming utility company operations through advanced software solutions.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeAnn Arbor • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGRPCJenkinsLinuxMicroservicesPythonRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, propose, plan, implement, and test resource-constrained, edge software in Python (and possibly lower-level languages, e.g., Rust) including the implementation of precision telemetry collection, real-time control interfaces, and robust system observability
Create and maintain CI/CD processes as necessary to support development and deployment with a focus on reproducibility, regression testing for embedded systems, and deployment in real-world, intermittently connected environments
Contribute to internal and external technical documentation
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of software, hardware, quality assurance (QA), and power systems engineers; data scientists; and leadership
Provide high-quality, in-depth code and architecture reviews, implement new features, and provide technical leadership while coordinating with project management, QA, and other internal teams
Continually advocate for and implement process improvement and automation
Foster a culture of open communication, innovation, and continual improvement
Mentor other engineers using paired programming, code review, and collaborative test scenario design

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience including 3+ years of experience developing production software and systems
Demonstrated ability to design and implement distributed systems utilizing microservices in a resource-constrained environment (edge devices with limited memory, CPUs, GPU capacity, etc.)
Extensive experience using Python, C/C++, Rust, and the Linux operating system
Experience with device layered security, i.e. encryption (PKI), disk partitioning, secure boot, os kernel libraries, device drivers, os processes/daemons
Data compression and schema management for device time series data
Experience implementing and maintaining CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions or Jenkins)
Strong understanding of synchronous and asynchronous network communication, including REST APIs, gRPC, binary protocols, and distributed publish/subscribe messaging systems and protocols like MQTT and ZeroMQ
Strong written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of working effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits, including health, dental, vision, and employer-match 401k
Flexible paid time off
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming, supportive, affirming and respectful
Empowering employees to solve problems and work together to make a difference
Providing mentorship and growth opportunities as part of a collaborative team
A flexible work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC/C++RustCI/CDmicroservicesdistributed systemsdata compressionencryptionREST APIsgRPC

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationtechnical leadershipmentoringprocess improvementinnovationteamworkcode reviewpaired programmingdocumentation