Embedded Software Engineer - Bright Silicon Technologies

Polluxa, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Polluxa, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA seeks a systems-focused software engineer to develop high-performance APIs for MEMS device control, interface with hardware, metrology, and optical systems, and design lightweight frontends for customers and manufacturing.

You will containerize process automation apps, build and maintain databases for manufacturing and calibration, and collaborate with a cross-functional distributed team while ensuring ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++, Python, MATLAB for system-level programming and process automation.
• Experience designing networked systems using industry standard protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, serial) with a core understanding of latency, throughput, and reliability tradeoffs.
• Experience developing high-performance multithreaded applications and POSIX standards.
• Familiarity with Git, automated build and test pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills with experience working with a cross-functional, distributed team.
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to uncovering risks and managing dependencies.
• System-oriented, with the ability and desire to dive deep into the smallest detail.
• This position will work on Government sensitive information (CUI and ITAR) requiring U.S. Person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual)

Responsibilities

• Develop robust high-performance APIs for low-latency MEMS device control
• Interface with hardware, metrology, and optical systems for computer vision and process automation
• Design lightweight frontend interfaces for customers and internal manufacturing stages
• Containerize process automation apps for scalable deployment to support manufacturing growth
• Develop and maintain databases for manufacturing and calibration

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB

Git

Tools

Build pipelines

Job description

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting however, base pay offered may vary depending on internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop robust high-performance APIs for low-latency MEMS device control
• Interface with hardware, metrology, and optical systems for computer vision and process automation
• Design lightweight frontend interfaces for customers and internal manufacturing stages
• Containerize process automation apps for scalable deployment to support manufacturing growth
• Develop and maintain databases for manufacturing and calibration

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in C++, Python, MATLAB for system-level programing and process automation
• Experience designing networked systems using industry standard protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, serial) with a core understanding of latency, throughput, and reliability tradeoffs
• Experience developing high-performance multithreaded applications and POSIX standards
• Familiarity with Git, automated build and test pipelines
• Excellent communication skills with experience working with a cross-functional, distributed team.
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to uncovering risks and managing dependencies.
• System-oriented, with the ability and desire to dive deep into the smallest detail
• This position will work on Government sensitive information (CUI and ITAR) requiring U.S. Person status (citizen, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

An ideal candidate would have familiarity with:

• Familiar interfacing with hardware (embedded devices, lab equipment, etc.) over standard serial interfaces
• Experience with lightweight frontend UI design for internal automation and user-facing GUIs (e.g. Qt, React)
• Knowledge of Electrical Engineering fundamentals
• Experience with containerization of applications and automated deployment and scaling platforms
• Experience with database management systems
• A self-starter mindset with the ability to take ownership of projects and independently implement, test, and improve designs