Technical Software Product Specialist

Sharp Electronics Corp
  • Downers Grove, IL
    19 days ago

    Job Description

    Overview

    Technical Software Product Specialist with knowledge of Pro AV systems, embedded platforms, and display-integrated software solutions. This role blends product development with hands-on engineering knowledge to deliver reliable, computer-based solutions that power digital signage, media playback, and intelligent display experiences across real-world environments.

    Responsibilities

    • Contribute to and drive product strategy and roadmap for Pro AV and display-integrated platforms
    • Build, improve, and maintain Python, Bash, and PowerShell scripts supporting system functionality
    • Develop and extend local REST API functionality for device and display control
    • Drive integration with commercial displays, including power, input switching, brightness, health monitoring, and playback synchronization
    • Support integration via TCP/IP, RS-232, HDMI-CEC, USB, and GPIO
    • Debug system services, permissions, logs, networking, browser behavior, and boot/startup processes
    • Support Raspberry Pi OS and Windows system configuration and optimization
    • Improve reliability and performance for unattended and field-based deployments
    • Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions
    • Support remote management, monitoring, and cybersecurity best practices

    Position Qualifications

    • Degree in Computer Science
    • Two to three years' experience in software development and integration
    • Strong Linux (Debian-based) command-line expertise
    • Microsoft (MS) Windows system administration and scripting
    • Proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, and Python development
    • Proven experience with REST API development
    • Experience with Windows services, scheduled tasks, and startup automation
    • Strong troubleshooting skills across permissions, services, logs, networking, and system startup
    • Comfortable working in production-like environments

    About Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA)

    Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) is a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of Japan's Sharp Corporation, a global technology company which has been named to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Company List. Sharp strives to help businesses achieve Simply Smarter work by helping companies manage workflow efficiently, create immersive and engaging environments, and increase productivity. SIICA offers a full suite of secure printer and copier solutions, professional and commercial visual displays and projectors, software management and productivity software and markets durable Dynabook laptops. As a total solutions provider, Sharp has a reputation for innovation, quality, reliability, and industry-leading customer support expertise.

    Employee Perks

    • Comprehensive, family-friendly healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision).
    • 401k retirement plan with a competitive match and plenty of financial support tools.
    • Employee Assistance Plan to care for you and your family's mental and behavioral health, balance, and support. Financial protection for you and your family (life insurance and disability insurance)
    • Rewarding and holistic wellness program.
    • Training, professional development, and mentorship
    • Full suite of voluntary insurance benefits for financial planning (auto, home, ID protection and legal)
    • Dynamic culture eager to innovate, enhance diversity, and work smarter.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDowners Grove, IL

    Skills

    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Audiovisualunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Bootingunmatched
    • Command Lineunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Copying Machinesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Debian Linuxunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Digital Mediaunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Embedded Systemsunmatched
    • Financial Supportunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Laptop PCunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
    • Network Systemsunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Printersunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Planningunmatched
    • Product Strategyunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Productivity Managementunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
    • RMONunmatched
    • RS-232unmatched
    • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • System Start-Upunmatched
    • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • USBunmatched
    • Web Browsersunmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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