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# VMS Software Engineer at Archer

Department: Hybrid

Compensation · Listed in posting

$142,800 – $220,600/yr

**Location**
: San Jose, California

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Oct 2, 2026

## Description

Archer is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer to build high-reliability real-time systems for hardware-heavy aerospace applications. The role involves writing modern C++ for embedded Linux, developing drivers and communication protocols, performing hardware integration and signal debugging, and designing defensive, deterministic software. Candidates should have 2–5 years of embedded software experience, strong C++ and Python skills, embedded Linux knowledge, and familiarity with real-time and resource-constrained hardware. The position targets a base pay range of $142,800 to $220,600, and visa sponsorship may be available for certain positions.

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