Embedded Systems Engineer

The property technology space is growing rapidly, and Kastle is leading the way. We are the leader in managed security, with a track record of introducing innovative technologies to serve over 460M square feet of real estate globally. Clients span the commercial and multifamily real estate, education, and construction industries and the customers they serve. Delivering a world class customer experience drives everything we do, and Kastle’s mission is to be our customers’ best service provider and to ensure that their security is the most effective, efficient, and convenient. Our integrated security solution, including access control, video, and remote video monitoring, significantly reduces costs and improves the critically important 24x7 performance for building owners, developers, and tenants. We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Falls Church, VA and help us grow our product offerings.

In addition to a great work environment, we provide excellent benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Tuition/Training Assistance, BrightHorizons Lifestyle Assistance, Wellness Program, etc.). We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work with awards for being a Top Work Place with Top DE&I Practices! For more informaton about what it's like to work with us, please visit Kastle Careers.  

• Design, program, and write programs that run on IoT Linux (Headless) environments. Programs are written in a variety of languages, including C/C++, Python and shell scripting.
• Design, program, and integrate 32-bit microcontrollers (written in C/C++) and peripherals based on user requirements
• Tailor Open Source embedded RTOS environments (such as FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr) to suit the needs of the project
• Track issue progress in corporate issue tracking system (Confluence Cloud)
• Collaborate on and thoroughly document design decisions.
• Support field deployments of microcontrollers and peripherals. Diagnose faults and propose solutions to management.
• Work with QA to ensure adequate test coverage exists for projects. Develop test harnesses as needed to facilitate testing of individual hardware components.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining, and improving existing software and hardware.
• Develop technical documentation to aid in support and future development.

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar degree that provides a solid foundation in computer programming.
• 5+ years’ experience with IoT flavors of Linux (GUI-less).
• 3+ years’ experience with C++ in an embedded RTOS environment
• 2+ years’ experience with peripheral integration via various protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO).
• 2+ years’ experience in coding for serial/streaming protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Helpful but not required:

• Experience with TCP and UDP.
• Experience developing interrupt-level drivers.
• Ability to comprehend electrical schematics and their implications to embedded software.
• Understanding of asymmetric and symmetric cryptography.
• FreeRTOS or Zephyr experience 

The property technology space is growing rapidly, and Kastle is leading the way. Kastle is the leader in managed security, with a track record of introducing innovative technologies to serve over 460M square feet of real estate globally. Clients span the commercial and multifamily real estate, education, and construction industries and the customers they serve. Delivering a world class customer experience drives everything we do, and Kastle’s mission is to be our customers’ best service provider and to ensure that their security the most effective, efficient and convenient. Kastle's integrated security solution, including access control, video, and remote video monitoring, significantly reduces costs and improves the critically important 24x7 performance for building owners, developers and tenants.

At Kastle, we believe that diversity makes us stronger -  at work and in the world.  Kastle Systems International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws. For more information, please visit Kastle Careers. 

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