Senior or Staff Embedded Software Engineer

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation: the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.

Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.

Role Overview

We’re hiring a Senior or Staff Embedded Software Engineer to play a key role in developing and delivering embedded software and electronics across the full seaglider product line.

In this role, you'll own critical parts of the embedded software design and architecture - driving the development of core vehicle control system application software, sensor and actuator data pipelines, and in-house test infrastructure. You'll drive technical decisions across software domains and avionics systems, contribute to system safety and reliability, and collaborate with teams across controls, autonomy, and electrical engineering.

This is a high-impact role ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in ambiguity, cares deeply about systems-level performance, and wants to own real-world, safety-critical technology from concept to deployment - on the bench, in simulation, and on the water.

• Drive Development of Safety-Critical Software Applications for Real-Time Embedded Systems: Design, implement, and maintain crucial software for embedded systems across multiple vehicle programs, from bare-metal firmware to RTOS and Linux-based applications.
• Define and Evolve Embedded Architecture: Shape system architecture for safety, scalability, and maintainability - including the design of critical data pipelines, communications architecture, fault-tolerance systems, and in-field diagnostics
• Integrate with Vehicle Systems: Collaborate closely with controls, autonomy, and electrical teams to ensure seamless system integration across hardware and software.
• Hardware Bring-Up and Debugging: Contribute to bring-up and testing of new embedded hardware platforms, sensors, and actuators.
• Improve Tools and Development Workflows: Build infrastructure that accelerates embedded development, including CI/CD pipelines, test frameworks, and in-field diagnostics.
• Support Flight and Sea Trials: Work directly with our test team to validate embedded systems in real-world environments, troubleshoot issues, and iterate quickly based on feedback.
• Mentor Earlier Career Engineers: Guide less-experienced engineers on best practices for software design, embedded systems architecture, and testing and verification.

• Demonstrated professional experience developing C++ software for embedded systems (Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments) in an industry setting
• Hands-on experience with safety-critical systems (e.g. aerospace, medical devices, automotive), with an understanding of the development rigor and testing required for reliable performance
• Ability to define, communicate, and implement software requirements and contribute to high-level architecture discussions
• Proficiency with scripting tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Bash for automation, analysis, or testing
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams, supporting integration and troubleshooting across software, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Enthusiasm for mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and helping build team capability
• A bias for simple, robust solutions to complex problems
• Comfort working within established processes - and a mindset for continuous improvement when those processes fall short

• Experience developing on real-time operating systems (e.g. VxWorks, DEOS) or other resource-constrained platforms
• Experience developing software with embedded system HW interfaces and protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, ADCs, etc.)
• Experience with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments, including tools like Simulink or LabVIEW
• Comfort reading electrical schematics and contributing to hardware/software integration discussions
• Hands-on use of common electrical lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators
• Background in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or other systems with real-time sensing and control
• Experience contributing to pre-production or production-level embedded systems in a regulated or mission-critical environment

• Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
• Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you’re debugging a real-time control loop or bringing up a new hardware interface, you approach each challenge with rigor, creativity, and a relentless focus on making complex systems work reliably in the real world. You're thoughtful about balancing quick fixes with long-term improvements and take pride in building systems that are both functional and future-proof.
• Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
• Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.
• 401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.
• Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
• Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.
• Daily, free catered lunches
• Learning & professional development opportunities 

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.