Embedded Software Developer – Diagnostics

Myticas Consulting; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting seeks a Diagnostic Software Engineer with strong embedded software and low-level hardware programming experience. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to develop diagnostic solutions, troubleshoot issues, and thoroughly validate product hardware functionality.

Key skills include C/C++, Python, Linux, and familiarity with CI concepts. The role involves reading schematics, debugging failures, and developing robust diagnostic code for hardware validation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in EE, Telecomm, or CS with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of low-level software development and direct hardware access from datasheets.
• Experience with embedded software, Linux environments, and CI concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostic solutions and thoroughly validate hardware functionality.
• Troubleshoot complex issues spanning hardware and software domains.
• Read schematics and perform digital circuit analysis to support diagnostics.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and debug hardware and software failure scenarios.
• Develop diagnostic code to exercise and validate hardware functionality.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Linux

CI concepts

Reading device datasheets

Hardware schematics

Troubleshooting

Git

Shell scripting

SPI

I2C

MDIO

PCIe

Device drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Linux OS

Job description

We are seeking a Diagnostic Software Engineer with strong embedded software and low-level hardware programming experience. The successful candidate will work closely with hardware and software teams to develop diagnostic solutions, troubleshoot complex issues, and thoroughly validate product hardware functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with at least 3 years of recent, relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of low-level software development and direct hardware access, including the ability to work from device data sheets to access embedded controllers and peripherals.
• Knowledge of associated low-level hardware interface protocols.
• Experience working with software development tools and Linux operating environments.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration (CI) concepts and version control practices.
• Ability to read and interpret product hardware schematics and perform digital circuit analysis.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing, troubleshooting, and debugging hardware and software failure scenarios.
• Ability to develop comprehensive diagnostic code designed to thoroughly exercise and validate the hardware functionality of an assigned product.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to drive the investigation and resolution of complex product issues.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Proven experience working with bus and interface technologies such as:
  • SPI
  • I2C
  • MDIO
  • PCIe
  • Device drivers
• Strong programming experience with C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.
• Strong knowledge of the Linux operating system, including shell scripting.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills with a commitment to software quality and engineering excellence.

Nice to Have

The ideal candidate will also have experience working with optical telecommunications systems.