Embedded Software Engineer

Extron; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Extron is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Anaheim to develop firmware for embedded Linux platforms and customize bootloaders and kernels for multiple architectures. You will design, implement, and debug system-level algorithms as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a BSEE/MSEE/BSCS/MSCS and 5+ years of firmware experience on embedded Linux, with strong C/C++ and scripting skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• BSEE, MSEE, BSCS or MSCS degree required.
• 5+ years firmware development for embedded Linux.
• Experience deploying commercial embedded Linux systems.
• Strong C/C++/scripting proficiency.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for embedded Linux platforms, and customize development environments.
• Customize bootloader and kernel for various processor architectures.
• System level and algorithm design, implementation, test and debug.

Skills

C/C++

Scripting

Embedded Linux

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSEE, MSEE, BSCS, or MSCS

Job description

***This is a hybrid position, employees must live within commutable distance to Anaheim, CA wo work onsite when required. Subject to change based on work load.***

Company Overview:

Extron is a leading developer and manufacturer of professional AV hardware and software solutions which serve the ever-changing needs of organizations around the world as they strive to better communicate. Each Extron product is carefully engineered to provide best-in-class performance, intuitive operation and exceptional reliability. At Extron, the passion for our products is evidenced by our company culture which encourages innovation and provides opportunities for individual career growth. Our teams develop and release over 100 new products a year and continue to grow our vast patent portfolio.

Position Overview:

Our Embedded Software Engineers (or Firmware Engineers) are extremely important and touch most of our products! We are adding several to our team here in Anaheim to work on multiple new projects. Here you will work with a team of highly talented Engineers who have created some of the most well-known products in the Pro A/V industry. You will be challenged daily to solve complex problems and create embedded Linux software and firmware for advanced video products using the latest tools.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop firmware for embedded Linux platforms, and customize development environments.
• Customize bootloader and kernel for various processor architectures.
• System level and algorithm design, implementation, test and debug.

Required Experience:

• BSEE, MSEE, BSCS, or MSCS.
• 5 years’ or more experience developing firmware for embedded Linux platforms.
• Experience deploying commercial embedded Linux systems.
• Demonstrated software programming proficiency (C/C++/scripting).
• Strong understanding of processor and hardware requirements around embedded Linux.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, computer literate.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.

Desired Experience:

• Embedded Linux audio/video experience highly desirable.
• Linux driver architecture, especially related to USB, Framebuffer, SPI, I2C, ALSA, Video4Linux.
• Embedded Linux audio/video experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of components of open source apps such as SQLite, OpenSSL, Apache, Samba, and Wayland.
• Expertise of kernel startup process, embedded Linux filesystems, MTD, and loadable kernel modules.
• Embedded audio/video experience, graphic accelerators and OpenGL highly desired.
• Proficiency with open source cross-compiler tools and Linux kernel development.

Salary range: $120,000 to $140,000. Pay may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.