Staff Embedded Software Engineer
About The Position
D3 Embedded is seeking a highly skilled Staff Embedded Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of complex embedded systems for intelligent imaging and radar applications. This role involves defining software architecture, driving technical innovation, and solving challenging system-level issues. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in embedded C/C++, embedded imaging with CMOS cameras and similar sensors, knowledge of video pipe architectures, real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontroller architectures, and low-level hardware interactions. As a key technical leader, this position requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams, and a strategic mindset to influence product development and long-term technology roadmaps.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering discipline and/or equivalent years of experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Embedded Software role
- Excellent problem solving & troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read schematics and debug digital hardware using oscilloscope, logic analyzer, or similar tools for troubleshooting.
- Experience writing embedded device drivers
- Experience debugging embedded platforms
- Knowledge of embedded software and firmware development, including C and C++.
- Up to date experience with Embedded Linux platforms, configuration, board support package, kernel drivers, and device tree
- Experience using GIT version control system
- Experience developing with GCC/GNU toolchain
- Self-Driven personality
- Capable of a big picture, system-oriented approach
- Solid technical leadership skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with embedded camera and video processing is desirable.
Responsibilities
- All phases of the product development cycle including: requirements definition and architecture, software design and development, Software implementation, hardware bring-up, software/hardware integration, verification and validation, and customer support
- Embedded processors running real-time operating systems or Embedded Linux on custom electronics.
- Integrating image sensors and cameras into real time embedded systems
- Designing and implementing high performance video processing pipes that use real-time image and radar data.
- Technical tasks including; assisting with board bring-up, developing driver and application-level code, system verification
- Conduct and oversee code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and software/hardware integration.
- Technical direction and leadership in a non-supervisory capacity for complex engineering projects
- Support project planning efforts including task definition and work effort.
- Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for various projects and activities you will do.
- Embedded Linux platforms
- Open-source Linux and associated SDKs
- GCC/GNU toolchain
- Developing & identifying tools / methods for better design reuse & process improvement
- Design reviews and technical oversight
- Coaching & mentoring less experienced engineers
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation
- Medical and dental coverage
- Employer paid basic life, short-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Voluntary vision, life, long-term disability, accident, critical illness coverage
- 401k retirement contribution
- Paid holidays, time-off, and sick time
- Tuition assistance and employer paid professional development
- Flexible work schedules
- Remote opportunities available
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- Employer sponsored social events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
