Firmware Engineer

Kastle Systems; Falls Church (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kastle Systems is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer based in Falls Church, VA. This hybrid position involves designing and developing firmware for their flagship product. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience in embedded Linux development, and proficiency in languages like C, C++, and Python. Responsibilities include maintenance and tuning of firmware, ensuring scalability and reliability, and following SDLC best practices. The role offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of developing firmware for mass market on Embedded Linux stacks.
• Strong skills in troubleshooting production issues.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test & deploy CheckVideo firmware.
• Develop in a Linux environment using source code control systems and deployment pipelines.
• Design and develop Kernel modules, device drivers and CMA/DMA/DSP/VCU/GPU firmware.
• Gain and maintain expertise in board design and peripheral control firmware.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Go

Rust

Shell scripting

Multiprocessing

Multithreading

IPC

Video/audio encoding

Streaming

Deep Learning

Computer Vision

Git

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Gitlab

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Overview

At CheckVideo, we are transforming video security with our AI-enabled cameras. Thousands of customers depend on us every day for mission‑critical security, delivered through cloud infrastructure. This is a hybrid position out of Falls Church, VA that offers an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of technology with a great team and make meaningful contributions every single day.

We are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer responsible for architecture, design, development & testing of CheckVideo’s flagship product assets. Additional duties include writing high‑performance, scalable & secure software to meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test & deploy CheckVideo firmware
• Develop in a Linux environment using source code control system and deployment pipelines
• Design and develop Kernel modules, device drivers and CMA/DMA/DSP/VCU/GPU firmware
• Gain and maintain expertise in board design, BSP, SoC and peripheral control firmware
• Maintain and update secure production firmware as necessary
• Scale and tune for performance to meet production demand
• Follow SDLC best practices for scalability, reliability & observability

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred
• Experience: 5+ years of developing firmware for mass market on Embedded Linux stacks
• SDLC and programming languages: C, C++, Python, Go, Rust, Shell scripting
• Parallel processing: Multiprocessing, Multithreading, IPC
• Media: Experience with video/audio encoding and streaming
• AI Training & Inference: LLM, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, PyTorch, TensorFlow
• Source code control systems: Git, Bitbucket
• DevSecOps tools: Jenkins, Gitlab, GitOps
• Operations: Strong skills in troubleshooting production issues

Helpful But Not Required

• Experience with camera optics, ISP tuning and video processing

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Kastle, we believe that diversity makes us stronger - at work and in the world. Kastle Systems International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws.