Embedded Software Engineer - Set Top Box

Capgemini; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Set Top Box technologies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a hybrid environment, allowing you to balance office and remote work. You'll be part of a diverse team that values innovation and creativity, contributing to projects that shape the future of digital entertainment. With ample opportunities for professional development and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Mental Health Support

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of C/C++ in embedded environments.
• Experience in Linux application development and device drivers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for Set Top Box systems.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Linux Application Development

Low-Level Video Software Stack

Device Drivers

System on Chip Exposure

Jira/Confluence

Set Top Box Software Stack

Boot Loaders & BSP Development

HDMI/HDCP Certification Tests

Embedded Linux Platforms

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Yocto

Job description

The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

About the job you’re considering

Embedded Software Engineer - Set Top Box: London

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employmentchecks, including:

identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini equity, diversity and inclusion is part of everyday life, and will be part of your working reality. We have built an inclusive and welcoming environment, for everyone. We have a number of networks you can join,including our Women in Engineering employee network group. These networks support our community every day.

Your skills and experience

• Excellent knowledge of C, C++ programming in multitasking and multithreading embedded environment
• Linux application development and POSIX standards
• Deep understanding of low-level video software stack - AV Pipelines, middleware framework
• Good understanding of device drivers, boot loaders, BSP development & Board-BringUp experience and low level platform software
• Exposure to System on Chip (like BCM - mostly at driver levels)
• Familiar with Jira/Confluence. Git/Gerrit/Yocto.
• Deep understanding of Set Top Box software stack.
• Prior experience on RDK platforms
• Good understanding of device drivers, low level platform software
• Knowledge of common STB chipsets and SDK frameworks.
• Exposure to HDMI/HDCP and certification tests
• Ability to quickly understand and translate product requirements into technical solutions
• Independent with good communication and teamworking skills.
• Solution focused with ability to plan, anticipate issues, consider risks, and help deliver best value
• Willing to take on challenges and adapt with changing priorities.
• Familiar with emerging trends in system profiling CPU, GPU, NPU, TPU, Memory, etc. Profiling and performance optimizations
• Native software development experience on Embedded Linux platforms
• Understanding of Linux internals and media framework

Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.

There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?

You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

When you join Capgemini, you don’t just start a new job. You become part of something bigger.

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