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ForterraForterraArlington, VA

Senior Software Engineer-Internal Tools

Senior Software Engineer on the DevOps and Tooling team building internal tools. Requires 3-5+ years experience, Rust or strong systems background, TypeScript/React, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD.

125k – 140k/yr
On-site5+ YOEDevOps / SRE

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Work on the DevOps and Tooling team, collaborating closely with vehicle integration engineers, production teams, and program leads.

Requirements

  • 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, and 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 layers.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Tauri framework for desktop application development.
  • Familiarity with configuration management concepts (Ansible a plus).
  • 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 manager or C/C++ build toolchains.

Compensation & Benefits

  • US Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00.
  • Equity included in most full-time, high-demand roles.
  • Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium.
  • Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra.
  • Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
  • Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
  • A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
  • A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

Skills

RustTypeScriptReactLinuxDockerGitlab CiJenkinsBashPythonAWS

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