XTraffic
Technology for cities to automate and manage their traffic lights.
Software / Systems Engineer
About the role
Software/Systems Generalist Engineer
XTraffic develops advanced traffic control and monitoring systems for the smartest cities. We're seeking versatile engineers who can work across our full technology stack, from embedded systems to web applications, contributing to our mission-critical infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Develop embedded firmware for traffic control systems, including real-time operations, driver development, and system optimization
- Design and implement full-stack applications using modern web technologies (React, TypeScript) and real-time visualization systems
- Create and optimize control algorithms for traffic systems
- Lead technical projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering through deployment
- Collaborate on hardware-firmware co-design, including PCB design review and validation
- Build and maintain robust testing strategies across hardware and software layers
- Implement and validate control algorithms through simulation, testing, and deployment
What You'll Bring
Required Skills
- Strong programming experience across multiple languages (C/C++, Python, TypeScript/JavaScript)
- Experience with embedded systems development and real-time firmware
- Understanding of fundamental computer science and engineering principles
- Knowledge of web development using modern frameworks like React
- Familiarity with PCB design and hardware validation
- Experience with version control, CI/CD, and modern development practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly
- BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with numerical optimization and control systems
- Knowledge of RTOS and embedded Linux environments
- Familiarity with industrial protocols (CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)
- Understanding of ML/statistical methods and their practical applications
- Experience with cloud infrastructure and containerization
- PCB design experience with industry-standard tools
About the Role
This position emphasizes versatility, technical excellence, and the ability to work across different layers of our technology stack. You'll collaborate closely with specialized teams while maintaining the ability to contribute to various aspects of our systems. We value curiosity, bias for action, and continuous learning in our fast-paced startup environment.
The ideal candidate is someone who can bridge the gap between hardware and software domains, understands system-level interactions, and can contribute effectively to both low-level embedded systems and high-level application development.
About XTraffic
XTraffic is at the intersection of advancements in sensor technology and affordability. This means entire cities can affordably upgrade their infrastructure - and some already are. We are live in multiple cities, with both ongoing and successful pilots, corridors of multiple intersections, and soon to be entire cities. Our customers enjoy less traffic, better safety, and data on which to build their future.
