System Software Developer

NCR Corporation • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The primary responsibility for this position is to write system software drivers and utilities, and to solve problems in NCR Voyix point-of-sale systems. This includes designing, developing, and testing the system software “middle layer” that interfaces between point-of-sale application software and hardware. Operating systems include Windows and Linux. Hardware architectures include Intel x86 and ARM. Software architecture includes NCR Voyix Edge (Linux containers).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 1-6 years of software development related experience.
• Experience writing code with C, C++, C#, and/or Java.
• Experience with Windows and Linux.
• Working knowledge of general computer landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.

Nice To Haves

• System software development work experience with kernel mode drivers and low-level interfaces under Windows and Linux.
• Experience with point-of-sale hardware devices, including barcode scanners, biometric devices, cash drawers, magnetic stripe readers, touch screens, and alphanumeric line displays.
• Working knowledge of UPOS (both OPOS and JavaPOS) retail application software interfaces.
• Working knowledge of Linux container architecture.
• Working knowledge of Integrated Development Environments/Toolchains including Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Experience with Agile development process.
• Experience with source code and bug tracking tools like Github and Jira.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet and WiFi networking concepts like TCP/IP, sockets, PXE boot, and Wireshark.
• Working knowledge of at least a few of the following communication technologies: USB, RS-232, Ethernet. Experience with bus analyzers is a plus.
• Experience developing software for hardware systems using software and hardware tools such as debuggers, In Circuit Emulators, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Ability to read electrical schematics.
• Learn existing and new computer systems, and to become familiar with them in a short amount of time, to be able to “stand on your own.”
• Work under pressure in a fast-moving environment to meet project deadlines, while balancing multiple concurrent projects of varying priorities.
• Accurately estimate the development time required for new projects.
• Create clear documentation and make effective group presentations.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Effectively communicate with peers and supervisors, and to work cooperatively in a team environment to define, design, and ship new software features.

Responsibilities

• Develop system software drivers and utilities for point-of-sale computer terminals (cash registers), servers, and peripheral devices such as magnetic stripe readers, keyboards, cash drawers, and printers.
• Troubleshoot problems, analyzing and suggesting technical solutions.
• Assist in the design and modification of complex systems and subsystems for retail stores, grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants.
• Perform design changes for product improvements and upgrades.
• Coordinate with offshore development and testing resources to manage software deliverables.
• Produce technical documentation, which includes functional design, technical design, use cases, and technical release documents.
• Interact with cross-functional teams to deliver complete solutions.
• Communicate status of projects to management.

What This Job Offers

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