Senior Embedded Engineer

Piaggio Fast Forward • Boston, MA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Boston-based company Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. (PFF) was founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group. PFF is on a mission to build technology products that move the way that people move and is solving the problem of robotic interaction with people in dynamically changing environments. PFF is looking for innovators, neighbors and creators with a passion for local living and pushing the limits on urban and business transportation. They support a sustainable mobility ecology with healthy lifestyles, social connectivity and productive work environments available to all, regardless of age or abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in CS, related or equivalent experience
• 5+ years real-time embedded software engineering experience in a multi-threaded Linux environment
• Deep Proficiency in C and C++ programming for a Linux runtime environment
• Solid understanding about ARM specification, computer architecture, operating system
• Experience in boot code, device drivers, CPU & SOC initialization
• Able to read and write scripts in common languages, Bash, Python, etc
• Knowledge of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radio communication protocols
• Experience with embedded peripherals such as Ethernet, I2C, I2S, SPI, and USB
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience in troubleshooting hardware using Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer.
• Proficient in the use of common source code control and defect tracking systems (Jira & Git)
• Strong ability to work within team structure, planning and deliverables. architecture

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing embedded devices with a RTOS such as FreeRTOS a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop the embedded firmware platform for current and next generation of PFF products for high throughput embedded processing.
• Apply solid software engineering design patterns and best practices needed to evolve and expand the core codebase to deliver new ideas and technical innovations into products that continue to delight our customers and set the satisfaction bar higher.
• Design, develop and refactor real-time software architectures and modular software components.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define, design, test and maintain embedded platform’s services.
• Mentor and coach colleagues to expand the effectiveness of those around you.
• Assure a high standard of quality in your own work and in the work of others on your team via good coding practices, process improvements, clean designs, smart testing and review practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior