Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Iconstaff
  • Cambridge, Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    As Embedded Software Engineer, you will develop and optimize software for microcontroller-based sensor hardware while working on embedded software solutions within the constraints of limited hardware resources.


    Responsibilities:

    • Reduce memory usage by 20% while maintaining or improving functionality, enabling the addition of new features without hardware upgrades.
    • Design and implement power-efficient software solutions to extend device battery life.
    • Develop robust communication protocols for data transmission between devices and back-end systems.
    • Develop and maintain software for microcontroller-based sensor hardware
    • Optimize code for efficient operation within limited RAM and code space
    • Implement over-the-air firmware upgrades and manage secure storage
    • Design software architecture for efficient data collection from various sensors
    • Ensure seamless communication with back-end systems and nearby devices
    • Measure and analyze key metrics, such as power consumption
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with product requirements
    • Write and execute tests to validate software functionality and performance


    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
    • 6+ years of experience in embedded software development
    • Proficiency in C and Python programming
    • Experience with microcontroller-based sensor hardware
    • Knowledge of systems software issues and hardware-software interfaces
    • Familiarity with Linux command-line and git version control
    • Experience with wireless technologies (Bluetooth, LTE) preferred
    • Knowledge of low-power design and performance measurement a plus


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCambridge, Massachusetts

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Bluetoothunmatched
    • C Programming Languageunmatched
    • Command Lineunmatched
    • Communications Protocolsunmatched
    • Computer Firmwareunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Embedded Softwareunmatched
    • Functional Testingunmatched
    • Gitunmatched
    • Hardware Upgradesunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Low Powerunmatched
    • Memory Hardwareunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microcontrollerunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Architecture Designunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Software Validationunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Transmission Protocolsunmatched
    • Wireless Communicationsunmatched

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