Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job description
Position Description

This individual will architect, develop, and implement new telecommunication products for the company including implementation of DSP Algorithms. This position requires a broad range of skills with a creative mindset to fit into an entrepreneurial environment. If you have a strong background with wireless communications, embedded Linux at application and kernel levels, and want to bring new and innovative ideas to a growing company, this position may be for you!

Residency requirement: Candidates must be US Citizens or US permanent residents and reside in the US.

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000

Benefits: M/D/V, 3 weeks PTO (pro-rated), 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays), 5 paid sick days, Fitness subsidy, 3 bereavement days, 1 volunteer vacation day, 401K eligibility on 1st day

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Responsibilities
• Architect and develop new telecommunication products to help grow the company
• Implement DSP algorithms, develop drivers and APIs, Design O&M functions, and support automated test development efforts
• Development of Linux device driver and debugging in the user space as well as Kernel
• Work on various projects and products from conceptual design to implementation
• Debug various network issues with TCP/IP protocols
• Bring innovate ideas and creations to the company

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Education/Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or similar degree, MS in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 7+ years of relevant professional work experience within an embedded Linux environment

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Required Skills
• Experienced with embedded software design and implementation for Linux platforms
• Experience with Linux platforms interfacing to FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) and other hardware
• Knowledgeable and skilled with TCP/IP protocols
• Strong skills with C/C++ programming in an embedded Linux Environment
• Knowledge and experience with FPGA and DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Previous work experience completing new projects from start to finish
• Experience with Linux products including Ubuntu and Yocto
• Experience with ISO +001:2015 quality standards is a plus

Additional Requirements
• Occasional domestic travel estimated at about 10%
• Occasional after hours work particularly during product trials

Build a rewarding long-term career with us at CFS—when we knock, doors open.

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