Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Cambridge Consultants; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join their newly-formed Embedded Software group in North America. You will be responsible for innovating technology solutions for US Government projects, collaborating with clients and guiding the development of cutting-edge communication systems. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills in C, C++, and real-time embedded software, along with at least 7 years of experience in the field. Join a supportive environment that promotes growth and skill development while addressing critical technological challenges.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, or Rust.
• Passport for embedded development with a desire for innovation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop prototype systems for government applications.
• Engage with clients to push the boundaries of technology.
• Involved in all stages of technology development lifecycle.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Embedded real-time programming

Unit testing

System testing

Regression testing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

MS/BS in related field

Job description

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The Cambridge Consultants brand under Capgemini develops breakthrough products, creates and licenses intellectual property, and provides business consultancy in technology-critical issues for clients worldwide. For more than 50 years, the company has been helping its clients turn business opportunities into commercial successes, whether they are launching first-to-market products, entering new markets, or expanding existing markets through the introduction of new technologies.

The Capgemini Group is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries, reporting 2023 Global revenues of €22.5 billion. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.

Role Description

The newly-formed Embedded Software (ESW) group in North America develops innovative new technology to enable world-leading wireless communications capabilities for US Government applications. We are looking for talented, experienced ESW engineers to strengthen our embedded development function in this team.

In this role you will design and develop prototype systems that demonstrate novel capabilities for a diverse range of products. Whereas Cambridge Consultants has produced innovations linked below for commercial entities, our team has been spun out in order to provide this sort of advanced capability for US Government clients.

• Ultra-reliable communications for satellites
• IP block acceleration of Voice Activity Detection using custom in-house DSP cores
• Map-based indoor navigation using sensor fusion
• Communications system for a fleet of bots in a challenging indoor environment

You’ll engage with clients that are stretching the art of the possible by combining state-of-the-art technologies and tools with a practical approach to implementation on a wide variety of processing platforms.

What we offer

You’ll have the opportunity to steer your career along the path of your choice, whether you prefer meeting and talking with clients or leading teams on innovative projects. Our collaborative and supportive working environment allows our engineers to quickly develop their skills and knowledge in unfamiliar areas, enabling us to drive development of cutting-edge technologies at a rapid pace.

As a member of this new team, you will be involved in every stage of our technology development life cycle, from developing proof-of-concept demonstrations for initial sales leads to designing, implementing, and testing innovative new products. In addition to day-to-day project work you’ll also play a part in creating the Capgemini of tomorrow: contributing to new IP generation, influencing the direction or our ESW skillset development, and evolving our capabilities in groundbreaking new technologies.

What you’ll bring

• A passion for embedded development with a desire to broaden your horizons in new and exciting areas
• MS/BS with 7+ years of experience in a field related to embedded software development
• Strong C, C++, or Rust programming and software engineering skills
• Experience in embedded real-time programming
• Good testing habits: unit testing, system testing, regression testing, etc.
• Verbal and written communication skills to convey your designs and ideas to teams

The following are not required, but experience in any of these areas would be advantageous

• Experience with common microprocessors, microcontrollers, SoCs, wireless protocols, and communication interfaces
• Experience using and writing drivers for common controllers, busses, and related technologies (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, DMA)
• Networking experience including using, configuring, and developing solutions using Ethernet, TCP/UDP/IP, SSH, DHCP, DNS, switching, routing, or DPDK.
• Use of common test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers
• Exposure to relevant industry communications standards (3GPP, IEEE, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.)
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems (Yocto, Buildroot) and generally using, configuring, and developing Linux - including device drivers
• Developing software that supports RF, radio, and SDR-enabled products
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams

Disclaimer

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.

Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

Click the following link for more information on your rights as an Applicant http://www.capgemini.com/resources/equal-employment-opportunity-is-the-law

Please be aware that Capgemini may capture your image (video or screenshot) during the interview process and that image may be used for verification, including during the hiring and onboarding process.

Applicants for employment in the US must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the US by Capgemini.

This role performs work on US Government projects, so U.S. citizenship is required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Engineering, and Science

• Industries

  Design Services, Engineering Services, and Business Consulting and Services

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