Associate Embedded Software Engineer

Title: Associate Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Belmont, CA

Type: Permanent

Associate Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer with an aptitude towards developing robust, high volume embedded software solutions. You will be writing applications on IoT devices that provide 3D indoor positioning using RF and communicate to cloud applications for a Bay Area, well-funded startup. You should have at least 1 year of working experience as a software engineer. Hands-on experience working with embedded Linux, or an RTOS is required. You should be comfortable with microcontroller peripheral control buses such as SPI, UART, I2C, JTAG, etc., with at least some basic knowledge of device drivers, boot loaders, and communication protocol stacks. Signal processing experience and experience with DSPs is highly desired. This role is fast-paced, supporting a variety of embedded platforms with the opportunity to be a key member on design and bring up a new embedded board for 3D

positioning.

This role operates closely with Research, Hardware and business development teams. The successful individual must be self-motivated and have the ability to proactively solve problems and complete mission objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the hardware team to test, verify, and prototype new hardware functionality.
• Design, code, and work on IoT devices.
• Develop and implement algorithms utilizing peripheral I/O components (such as accelerometer) to improve positioning accuracy.
• Develop software for IoT device provisioning, diagnostics, and telemetry.
• Identify and champion proposals to reduce system cost, and improve system quality.
• Be a self-starter, own your work from concept to deployment.
• Work in an environment that supports your individual growth.

MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

• Development experience with C/C++ and Python (experience in other programming languages, such as Rust, is desirable).
• Experience developing on embedded RTOSes is required.
• Experience on “bare metal” platforms is desired.
• Interpersonal skills and appreciation of other people's work discipline within a startup environment.
• The ability to work onsite in Belmont, CA.

SHOULD HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience with ISM band wireless devices such as wireless access points or Bluetooth/Zigbee devices.
• Linux experience for running and developing test scripts.
• Experience with JTAG, use of oscilloscopes, voltage/current meters, and other hardware development tools.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and electrical component datasheets.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git.

NICE TO HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

• Experience with AWS IoT Core (Authentication, Registry, Shadow, etc.).
• Experience with FPGA development (VHDL, Verilog).
• Experience with PCB design and/or board bring-up.
• Experience developing device drivers.