Embedded Firmware Engineer

Analog Photonics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Photonics seeks an Embedded Software Architect to advance our LiDAR effort. You will translate system functions into code for Microblaze and ARM cores, and drive the full embedded software design cycle from requirements to validation on target hardware.

You will write C/C++ for embedded systems and Python/MATLAB for interface tooling, and progressively provide technical leadership as the software team grows. This on-site, full-time role requires US work authorization.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in computer engineering, software engineering or related field.
• 4+ years professional embedded software design experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate required system functions into code targeted for Microblaze and ARM microcontrollers.
• Execute full embedded software design cycle: requirements, architecture, design, testbench, validation.
• Write C/C++ code for desktops and Python/MATLAB for interfacing.
• Provide technical leadership as the software team grows.

Skills

C

C++

Embedded software design

Architecture development

Code debugging

Hardware interfacing

MATLAB

Python

Education

BS/MS/PhD in computer engineering, software engineering or related field

Tools

Xilinx tools

FPGAs

Digital Logic Analyzers

I2C

SPI

MATLAB

Job description

We are currently looking for an Embedded Software Architect to join the optical phased array LiDAR effort. The role will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of CMOS, FPGA, Photonic, Electrical, Laser, and Systems engineers to develop and implement algorithms, control systems, state machines, communication protocols, and memory/peripheral controllers that are targeted for microcontrollers embedded inside our LiDAR system. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer who enjoys tackling big problems with a blank canvas.

Key Accountabilities

As the embedded software architect, you will be responsible for translating required system functions into code targeted for Microblaze and ARM microcontrollers. You can expect to execute the full embedded software design cycle, including requirements formation, architecture development, design, testbench design, and software test on the target hardware. You will also be expected to write C/C++ code targeted for desktops and/or Python/MATLAB code as necessary to interface with your embedded software. As the software team grows, your responsibilities will also grow to include technical leadership of the embedded software team.

Required Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or PhD in computer engineering, software engineering or related field
• 4+ years professional embedded software design experience
• Fluent in C and C++
• Able to efficiently debug complex digital systems comprised of multiple microcontrollers
• Experience working with ARM and/or Microblaze processors
• Working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python
• Experience with FPGAs / Xilinx tools a plus
• Comfortable working with custom-built electronics
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools such as Digital Logic Analyzers a plus
• Familiarity with common embedded communication protocols such as I2C and SPI a plus
• Ability to read electronic schematics a plus

The position is full-time, on-site, and available to be filled immediately. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.