Senior Embedded Software Engineer

hireneXus; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus in Eden Prairie, MN seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design, implement, and test embedded and desktop application software across 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit platforms, including drivers and middleware.

The role requires strong C/C++, Python, Yocto Linux experience, collaboration with engineers and project managers, and mentoring others while delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years’ experience developing software for embedded processor platforms, mainly using Yocto Linux or any other form of Linux distribution.
• 2+ years of experience developing system software or HAL layers on Android AOSP or other variants of Android operating system.
• Experience with embedded systems and microprocessor-based design.
• Experience with all aspects of product design including requirements documentation, system architecture, design for manufacturing, design for test and design verification.
• Ability to analyze customer requirements for feasibility, cost and development timeline.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to write technical specifications and design documentation.
• Thorough knowledge of CPU functions (L1/L2 cache, MMU, power states, bus arbiters & multiplexers, interrupts, DMA).

Responsibilities

• Translate product requirements into implementable architectures.
• Design and develop software for 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit processor platforms.
• Design and develop software in assembly language, C, C++ and Python.
• Develop device drivers for USB, ATA, Video, Audio, Ethernet, CAN, NAND/NOR flash, DDR3/4, SDRAM, HDMI, PCI Express, SPI, I2C.
• Work across bare metal, RTOS, Linux and Android platforms (Yocto, AOSP and open-source projects).
• Prepare design verification tests, software development plans, and design specifications.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers to ensure project completion; may manage customer projects.

Skills

Embedded software development

System design

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

C

C++

Python

Yocto Linux

Android AOSP

Linux distributions

QNX

RTOS

Windows CE

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer performs research, designs, tests, and implements application software on a variety of embedded and desktop platforms.

• Reports to: Senior Manager of Engineering
• Location: Eden Prairie, MN office
• This role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department
• The candidate must meet the definition of “US Person” under ITAR/EAR regulations
• Instruct, direct, and check the work of other design engineers
• Translate product requirements into implementable architectures
• Design and develop software for 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit processor platforms
• Design and develop software in assembly language, C, C++ and Python languages
• Familiarity with other object‑oriented languages like C#, Java, R, GO is preferred
• Design and develop software for bare metal, RTOS, Linux and Android platforms. Experience with Yocto, Linux open source projects and Android AOSP is desirable
• Familiarity with Windows CE, IOS, Android and QNX platforms is preferred
• Design and develop device drivers for USB, ATA, Video, Audio, Ethernet, CAN, NAND flash, NOR flash, DDR3/4, SDRAM, HDMI, PCI Express, SPI, I2C, and other devices
• Experience developing software solutions for wireless technologies such as 802.11, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and cell technologies
• Conduct design analysis on software assets to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are maintainable, customer focused and reliable
• Prepare technical data such as design verification test documents, software development plan, software design specifications and software requirements specifications
• Complete assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Communicate with engineers and project managers to coordinate and assure project completion; may manage an entire customer project

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years’ experience developing software for embedded processor platforms, mainly using Yocto Linux or any other form of Linux distribution
• 2+ years of experience developing system software or HAL layers on Andorid AOSP or other variants of Android operating system
• Experience with embedded systems and microprocessor-based design
• Experience with all aspects of product design including requirements documentation, system architecture, design for manufacturing, design for test and design verification
• Ability to analyze customer requirements for feasibility, cost and development timeline
• Strong communication skills including the ability to write technical specifications and design documentation, create and author templates for engineering documents, create project proposals with technical details, present verbally in one‑on‑one or group settings
• Thorough technical knowledge of application software methodologies including OOA/OOD and Design Patterns
• Understanding of CPU functions such as L1/L2 cache, MMU, power states, bus arbiters & multiplexers, interrupts, and DMA
• Understanding of coding for embedded peripherals including Ethernet, USB, I2C, CAN, Flash, SPI
• Experience using Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers is highly desirable
• Experience with ARM, PowerPC and x86 processor cores is highly desirable
• Experience with embedded Linux, Android, IOS, Windows CE and RTOSs at the application, device‑driver and board support package level is highly desirable
• Experience with TCP/IP, Routing protocols and Internet protocols is an added advantage
• Experience with MS Office products including MS Project
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction