Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Systems

Sightline Intelligence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sightline Intelligence in Portland, OR, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Camera Systems to develop firmware and Linux C/C++ software for camera and motor control.

You will collaborate with hardware and software teams on image-processing tasks, integrate with MIPI channels, and support customers. This role requires 5–10+ years in embedded software and a BS or higher in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 5–10+ years of C/C++ embedded software development.
• Experience with Linux build systems, drivers, and debugging.
• Knowledge of camera systems, image processing, and interfaces (MIPI, HDMI, USB3Vision).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers to integrate systems.
• Develop firmware and Linux C/C++ software for camera and motor control.
• Design, test, and implement software to support integration of cameras and ICs.
• Work with MIPI channels for high‑speed data transfer and diagnostics.
• Directly support customers and troubleshoot hardware issues.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

5–10+ years

Camera systems understanding

Self-motivated

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / computer engineering / computer science / aerospace engineering / math / physics

Tools

Linux

Device drivers

Job description

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Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Systems

Full Time Portland, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1046

$120,000.00 To $145,000.00 Annually

Job Title:Embedded Software Engineer – Camera Systems

Department: Software Engineering

Reports To: Director of Software Engineering and/or Team Lead

FLSA Status:Exempt, Salary, Full-Time

Travel: No

Supervisory Level:None

Job Description

The Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Systems collaborates with our software and hardware teams to develop new products and enhance our existing ones. This role will tackle challenging image-processing problems, contribute innovative solutions, and prioritize team success to achieve collective goals.

• Work collaboratively with a cross‑functional team, including hardware engineers, to ensure seamless integration of systems.
• Work on embedded video processors used in security and surveillance products (autonomous, airborne, ground, and other applications).
• Collaborate on the design, test, and implementation of software to support integration of cameras, embedded processors, and custom integrated circuits (ICs) with a focus on camera systems.
• Develop and maintain firmware and existing Linux C/C++ software for camera and motor control systems.
• Interface with complex systems, including MIPI channels for high‑speed data transfer and hardware diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes to troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues.
• Directly support customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or other relevant fields. A combination of relevant work experience and education is acceptable.
• Knowledgeable in computer vision interface standards including MIPI, Camera Link, HDMI, SDI, Parallel Video, LVDS, UVC, and USB3Vision.
• Strong understanding of how camera systems work from lenses to image sensors, motors, real‑time processing, drivers, camera tuning, and tradeoffs (light, sharpness, noise, etc.)
• Familiar with Linux build systems, creating and installing drivers, and device driver debugging.
• Senior software level with 5-10+ years of C/C++ embedded software development experience.
• Knowledgeable with Linux file systems, GPOI, SPI, UART, etc.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Apply Expertise in Technology

Complies withpolicies on acceptable use of technology; Applies knowledge of computer skills to perform the job successfully; Displays the ability to learn new computer skills.

Strategic Thinking

Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Understands organizations’ strengths and weaknesses. Analyzes market and competition toidentifyexternal threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans foradditionalresources; Sets goals andobjectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

Business Acumen

Ability to connect people with strategies for operational and financial outcomes.

Learn & Research

Demonstrates the understanding of newly presented information and retention for future applications.

Math Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reliability

Good attendance; Balances professional and personal commitments effectively; Delivers work product on time and within the assigned parameters of the task.

Awareness to think and act in intercultural environments appropriately, Respecting the diverse backgrounds of the people around them.

Gives & Receives Feedback

Articulates positive and constructive feedback appropriately; Gives recognition to a job well done; Upholds accountability; Accepts feedback from all employees.

Works effectively within a team; Shares information and acknowledges others’ efforts; Helps others when workloads are high; Keeps team and supervisor information of tasks.

Analytical

Synthetizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data

Generates creative and original ideas of approaches; Seeks to improve performance; Proactive toidentifyand create new opportunities.

Physical Demands:

This role requires standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; communicating in person and by phone; using hands tooperateobjects or controls; and reaching with hands and arms. Occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, andlifting upto 25 pounds may berequired. Close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and focus adjustment are also needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed primarily at a desk using standard office equipment in a quiet, casual environment that encourages open communication, teamwork, mutual respect, and alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and goals.

This job description may notcontaina comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualificationsrequiredto do this job.