Position:                    Embedded Software Engineer V

Department:               Engineering

Reports to:                 Chief Product Offier

Location:                    Anywhere, USA with a preference for Beverly, MA or Santa Barbara, CA

Job Type:                   Full-time, Salaried, Exempt, IC5

Overview: 

The Senior Embedded Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and supporting embedded software and firmware for SIONYX's advanced imaging and electro-optical products. This role will work at the intersection of embedded software, image sensors, digital imaging, electronics, and product development to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions for demanding applications.

The Embedded Engineer V will participate throughout the product development lifecycle, from architecture and prototyping through verification, production, and sustaining engineering. This position requires strong technical problem-solving skills, the ability to work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, and a willingness to take ownership of complex technical challenges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        Provide strategic direction and technical leadership for the embedded software team.

·        Collaborate with executive management to align software strategies with business goals.

·        Design, develop, test, debug, and maintain embedded software and firmware for SIONYX imaging products.

·        Develop software for microcontrollers, processors, and embedded computing platforms.

·        Work closely with electrical, optical, FPGA, image-processing, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop integrated imaging solutions.

·        Develop and maintain low-level drivers, board support packages, hardware interfaces, and embedded applications.

·        Interface with image sensors, processors, memory, displays, and other electronic components.

·        Develop software supporting digital imaging, image acquisition, camera control, and image-processing functionality.

·        Work with hardware engineers during board bring-up and troubleshoot hardware/software integration issues.

·        Develop and optimize embedded software for performance, memory utilization, power consumption, and real-time requirements.

·        Diagnose and resolve complex software, firmware, and hardware integration issues.

·        Participate in software and system architecture development and technical design reviews.

·        Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

·        Create and maintain software documentation, design documentation, test plans, and technical specifications.

·        Participate in code reviews and help establish software development standards and best practices.

·        Collaborate with manufacturing and operations teams to support product introduction and production troubleshooting.

·        Support sustaining engineering activities, including investigation and resolution of field and production issues.

·        Evaluate new technologies and development tools that may improve product performance or engineering efficiency.

·        Provide technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

·        Communicate technical issues, risks, status, and recommendations effectively to engineering leadership and cross-functional teams.

·        Contribute to continuous improvement of software architecture, development processes, testing practices, and engineering tools.

·        Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:  

·        Minimum of 10 years of experience with embedded software development.

·        Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

·        10+ years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware development.

·        Strong programming experience in C and/or C++.

·        Strong understanding of embedded systems and software/hardware interfaces.

·        Experience developing software for microcontrollers, processors, or embedded Linux systems.

·        Experience with embedded debugging and development tools.

·        Experience with source control and modern software development practices.

·        Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and hardware documentation.

·        Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

·        Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Education and Experience:

·        Experience developing software for digital cameras, imaging systems, image sensors, or electro-optical products.

·        Experience with CMOS image sensors and image acquisition systems.

·        Experience with image-processing pipelines or computer vision.

·        Experience with ARM-based processors and microcontrollers.

·        Experience with embedded Linux.

·        Experience working on a Qualcomm platform.

·        Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or similar.

·        Experience with FPGA/embedded processor integration.

·        Experience with interfaces such as MIPI CSI-2, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN, or similar.

·        Experience with Python or other scripting languages for development and automated testing.

·        Experience with Git and CI/CD development environments.

·        Experience with bootloaders, firmware updates, secure boot, or embedded cybersecurity.

·        Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing and automated test environments.

·        Experience developing products from prototype through production.

·        Experience working in a startup or fast-paced product development environment.

·        10+ years of experience in the field of software development and experience with project technical responsibilities.

Physical Requirements:

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·        Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, climb, and crawl to maintain equipment and buildings.

·        Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 

 Work authorization: United States citizen or permanent resident required

Salary Range: $180,000 - $240,000

Bonus:            15%