Software Engineering - Firmware Software Engineer IV

Job#: 2067705

Job Description:

Summary:

The research team is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for a custom SoC.

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with an MCU

- Develop firmware to interface with hardware acceleration blocks

- Develop firmware to interface with sensors like IMU, Barometers, & Magnetometer

- Develop bootloaders

- Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals

- Test the developed firmware with the hardware

- Document designs and performance analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

- 8 years experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C/C

- 2 years experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new ICs

- 2 years experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs

- Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux or other RTOS

- Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision

- Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently

Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and image sensors

- Familiarity with I3C, SPI, UART, USB

- Familiarity with Embedded Linux, and kernel drivers

- Familiarity with file systems

- Familiarity with bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs

- Low power optimization of embedded systems

- Strong technical writing skills

Education/Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

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