Description:
As a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer in our Santa Barbara office, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of key projects and make a significant impact on the success of the company. You will work on cutting-edge technology and have the chance to work with a talented, collaborative team in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
In this role, you will design and develop software for embedded systems, with a focus on Linux kernel development. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of hardware platforms and develop device drivers for a range of components. You will also have the chance to troubleshoot and debug technical issues at the kernel level, as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new products and features.
If you have a strong background in C/C programming and experience with embedded systems and Linux kernel development, we encourage you to apply. Experience with thermal or other advanced imaging is a bonus. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and troubleshoot HW/SW complex technical issues, as well as excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Requirements:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Embedded Systems & Firmware
- Design and implement embedded firmware in C/C for thermal imaging products running on MCUs and SoCs.
- Develop hardware abstraction layers, peripheral drivers, and control logic for LWIR sensors and auxiliary components.
- Integrate digital interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI CSI/DSI for sensor control and data flow.
- Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to support board bring-up, sensor tuning, and calibration routines.
- Optimize pipelines for performance, power efficiency, and memory use on embedded platforms with constrained resources.
System Development & Collaboration
- Participate in system architecture discussions and software planning for new products and platforms.
- Support testing, debugging, and integration with QA and hardware validation teams.
- Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
Required Skills & Experience:
8+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development.
Strong C/C programming skills for embedded systems.
Experience with ARM Cortex-M/A architectures and RTOS environments.
Solid grasp of embedded peripherals and protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, USB, MIPI.
Proven track record of hardware/software integration and troubleshooting with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
Experience with sensor systems, camera modules, or imaging hardware.
Familiarity with version control, CI/CD, and bug tracking tools (e.g., Git, JIRA).
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to LWIR or thermal imaging systems and calibration concepts like AGC, NUC, or shutter control.
- Familiarity with sensor fusion concepts and real-time data synchronization across sensors.
- Experience integrating or optimizing AI/ML models on embedded edge devices (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, ONNX on Jetson, Coral, or NPU-based SoCs).
- Basic knowledge of embedded Linux platforms (Yocto, U-Boot, kernel-level familiarity as needed).
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for testing, automation, or data analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Education and experience)
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field with at least 8 + years professional engineering experience. In unique cases, extensive work experience can substitute for BS degree requirements.
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