Embedded Software Engineers 3 years + C, C++ Development and Machine Learning

Software Placements; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension scheme

Stock options

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Cork. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in embedded software development, specifically with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. The role emphasizes integration of AI models into software systems, requiring proficiency in C and comprehension of digital signal processing. This position also offers a competitive salary package and extensive benefits. Candidate must reside in Ireland and have EU/UK citizenship or Stamp 4 Visa.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial experience with embedded software development.
• Experience in implementing DSP and machine learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI models into software systems focusing on user experience.
• Debug, verify, optimize, and tune C code for algorithms.
• Document implementation flows and software architecture design.

Skills

Embedded software development

Machine Learning Frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow)

C programming

Digital signal processing

Python

MATLAB

Understanding of sensor operation

Multi-threaded programming

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer – 2 years commercial experience with embedded systems with Machine Learning Frameworks such as Pytorch, Tensorflow, DSP/MachineLearning Algorithms, Quantization.

General Summary:

Sensors-AI/MachineLearning based technology has a wide range of applications including navigation, gaming, smart user interface, multimedia, virtual reality, and augmented reality. This challenging position offers the opportunity to work with leading edge sensor technologies embedded in smartphones, automotive, IOT, smartwatches as well as other consumer electronics devices. Job activities span the whole product lifecycle from early R&D to commercial deployment. The successful candidate will work with systems, software, and integration/test engineers in the QCT sensors group.

Note: This role will require 5 days per week onsite in the Cork office

Job Responsibilities include:

As an AI/ML software engineer, you will integrate artificial intelligence models (such as LLMs) into software systems, focusing on practical application, integration, and user experience rather than building models from scratch. This evolving role bridges traditional software development with AI, requiring skills in C, 2+ years commercial experience. Experience with C, DSP, Machine-learning Frameworks is essential.

• Implements sensor signal processing and machine learning algorithms across various embedded SOCs.
• Debug, verify, optimise, and tune C code for MATLAB/Python signal processing and machine learning algorithms.
• Proficiency in C.
• At least 2 years of embedded software development, with experience in implementing digital signal processing and machine learning algorithms in C/C++.
• Hands‑on experience on Machine Learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience with fixed‑point implementation and the use of quantization for machine learning models.
• An understanding of the operation of accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, etc.
• Familiarity with Python and MATLAB.
• The ability to implement MATLAB‑coded algorithms in C.
• Familiarity with RTOS and multi‑threaded programming environments.
• Balance engineering considerations such as performance, memory, power, and complexity.
• Assist other development and testing teams with algorithm deployment.
• Prototype on reference hardware platforms.
• Document implementation flows and SW architecture design.

The position is technology focused and involves participation in a broad range of sensors systems engineering activities within the Sensors Technologies group.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of embedded software development, with experience in implementing digital signal processing, DSP, Machine Learning, DSP algorithms.
• Hands‑on experience on ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience with fixed‑point implementation and the use of quantization for ML models.
• Understanding of the operation of accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, etc.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Benefits

Salary up to around €55k-€65k plus benefits.

The client has an extensive benefits package including health, employee assistance, and other benefit programs to enhance employee quality of life, an exceptional pension scheme and stock options package.

Role based in Cork. Candidates should be located in Ireland and the client can only consider an EU or UK Citizen or candidates with Stamp 4 Visa.