We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software for embedded systems. You will leverage your expertise in Android development to contribute to the integration of embedded systems with Android platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, and product managers, to deliver high-quality embedded software solutions. Your expertise in embedded systems, low-level programming, and software development will be crucial in ensuring the success of our products.
The Job’s Responsibilities
Design and develop Android applications for embedded systems, ensuring compatibility with various devices and platforms.
Design and develop software for different types of embedded systems, ensuring that it meets the requirements, and successfully take it through the entire software development lifecycle until it is deployed in commercial products. This will include microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and specifications for embedded software development.
Write efficient, modular, and scalable code for embedded systems using languages such as C/C++.
Implement and optimize device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and firmware for peripherals and communication interfaces.
Conduct thorough testing and debugging of embedded software to ensure high quality and reliability.
Work closely with the firmware team to integrate software and firmware components seamlessly.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in embedded systems to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of software with hardware and overall system functionality.
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design sessions to drive engineering excellence and maintain code quality standards.
Document software designs, specifications, and development processes for future reference and knowledge sharing.
Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
Key Technical Requirements
Proven industry experience as an Embedded Software Engineer, with a focus on embedded systems and low-level programming.
Strong proficiency developing in Android headed or headless architectures.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems.
In-depth knowledge of embedded systems architectures, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-software interaction.
Extensive experience with the Android Native Development Kit (NDK) and Java Native Interface (JNI) for integrating native code with Android applications.
Experience with embedded development tools, debuggers, emulators, and compilers.
Experience developing software targeting embedded SoCs such as ARM, NXP, Microchip, etc.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and wireless technologies (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.).
Solid understanding of software development methodologies, version control systems, and software testing techniques for embedded systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex software and hardware integration issues.
Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum) is advantageous. In addition, while not essential, it is a definite plus if:
Proficiency in radar signal processing techniques, DSP algorithms, and ML preferred but not essential.
Matlab/Simulink/Octave or similar tool knowledge
Experience implementing embedded software on multi-core processors.
Programming skill set with scripting languages (e.g. Python, TCL, Perl, etc.)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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