Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware
Develops embedded firmware for vehicle OS platform, integrating vendor components, implementing RTOS applications, architecting safety-critical C code, and supporting hardware bring-up on ARM systems. Requires 5+ years embedded experience with C/C++ and debugging tools.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Integrate vendor components into a common software framework, ensuring proper low-level communication (e.g., CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART etc.)
- Implement real-time operating system (RTOS) applications as required for the product
- Architect and develop high-quality C code for real-time embedded environments, including safety critical systems
- Support hardware bring-up, including low level debug of board and SoC
- Work with cross-functional teams to bring up custom software on new devices, productionize it, and manage the process for maintaining company products
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience working on embedded devices
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong background in embedded software development using C/C++ and assembly languages
- Hands-on experience with RTOS, Linux, and/or ARM systems
- Debugging skills in real world environments with embedded diagnostics tooling such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG etc.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in developing on-vehicle technology, ZephyrOS, FreeRTOS
- Ability to work with safety critical robotic systems with real time constraints
- Expert knowledge of embedded microprocessor tools, hardware peripherals, and common buses
Compensation
Base salary range: $171,000 - $264,000 USD annually, plus equity and benefits.
Skills
C, C++, Assembly, Rtos, Linux, Arm, Can, Lin, I2C, Spi, Uart, Jtag, Zephyros, Freertos
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