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Telit Cinterion

Firmware Architect

Experience with embedded Linux, Linux BSPs, device trees, kernel drivers, Yocto/OpenWrt, routing/networking, gateway firmware, or Linux-based edge devices. Linux experience is highly desirable. About ...

CEDENT

Sr. Wi-Fi Engineer (Denver, CO)

Denver, CO

$40 - $60/hr

C) and tools, build systems, cross compilers, embedded Linux kernels and hardware abstraction layers Understanding of OpenWRT, experience working with wireless protocol stacks and data models, and ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

AlmaLinux, OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot) * Deep Understanding of bootloader and Application Bring up process * Experience orchestrating and optimizing resources (CPU, Memory, Disk etc) using tools such ...

Plume

Senior Technical Account Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

Exposure to OpenSync, OpenWRT, RDK, or similar ecosystems. * Familiarity with cloud operational tooling, dashboards, analytics platforms, or API integrations. * Experience supporting customer release ...

NCSL International

Senior Firmware Engineer I

Seattle, WA · On-site

$141 - $226/hr

Experience with both Kernel and User-space Embedded Linux with exposure to Yocto, OpenWRT or other Embedded Distros for Board Support Packaging (BSP) * Experience with Embedded Android Kernel and ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

AlmaLinux, OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot) * Deep Understanding of bootloader and Application Bring up process * Experience orchestrating and optimizing resources (CPU, Memory, Disk etc) using tools such ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

AlmaLinux, OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot) * Deep Understanding of bootloader and Application Bring up process * Experience orchestrating and optimizing resources (CPU, Memory, Disk etc) using tools such ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

AlmaLinux, OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot) * Deep Understanding of bootloader and Application Bring up process * Experience orchestrating and optimizing resources (CPU, Memory, Disk etc) using tools such ...

Alarm.com

Device Engineer I

San Diego, CA · On-site

Experience with cross-compilation and build frameworks such as Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android. * Hands-on use of debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Alarm.com

Device Engineer I

San Diego, CA

Experience with cross-compilation and build frameworks such as Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android. * Hands-on use of debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Axon

Senior Firmware Engineer I

Seattle, WA

$136K - $179K/yr

Experience with both Kernel and User-space Embedded Linux with exposure to Yocto, OpenWRT or other Embedded Distros for Board Support Packaging (BSP) * Experience with Embedded Android Kernel and ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

AlmaLinux, OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot) * Deep Understanding of bootloader and Application Bring up process * Experience orchestrating and optimizing resources (CPU, Memory, Disk etc) using tools such ...

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Embedded Engineer (Mid-Sr Levels)

Vanteon Corporation

Pittsford, NY • On-site

$115K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer (Sr Levels)
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Summary
Vanteon is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. The position will design and develop Petalinux Board Support Package and MAC layer communications firmware for custom hardware. Specific platforms would include the AMD/Xilinx Zynq ARM and ADI ADRV900X Transceiver platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities
The following is a list of expected duties to be involved in this position; this is not fully inclusive, and management may assign other duties:
  • Analyze system for identification of use cases and development of System Requirement Specifications.
  • Design and implement embedded software, device drivers, and board support packages.
  • Investigate and propose project-related technologies to meet requirements.
  • Create technical documentation including Software Requirements Specifications, Design Documents, Test Summary Reports, and development notes.
  • Collaborate with hardware and other engineers for design and integration efforts.
  • Define and execute engineering verification and acceptance criteria tests.
  • Mentor more junior engineers.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Required Skills & Knowledge
  • Embedded systems software for real-time bare-metal, RTOSs, and embedded Linux-based systems.
  • Multi-threaded programming, distributed design, device driver development, and hardware-level. diagnostics, MAC sublayer, BIOS / Bootloader development and configuration, and interrupt handling.
  • BSP creation and new custom hardware bring-up for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux platforms.
  • Proficient with C/C++ and able to work at the assembly level for embedded processors.
  • Advanced object-oriented design approaches to reusable software systems design.
  • Experience using embedded tools such as compilers, debuggers, ICE, and emulators.
  • Experience with common build management systems (make, etc.) and git version control systems.
  • Hardware/software interface design experience (SPI, I2C, LVDS, DMA, etc.).
  • Proven track record of successful product completion and deployment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
  • Highly motivated, well-organized self-starter.

Desired Skills
  • AMD/Xilinx FPGA HDL, hardware configuration, and block design familiarity.
  • AMD/Xilinx Petalinux/Yocto bring-up, customization, and Zynq hardware integration.
  • ADI ADRV9002 configuration and control.
  • Experience with Python for testing standardization, automation, and test fixturing.
  • Linux Yocto build recipes.
  • Linux kernel and application software development.
  • Linux Ethernet driver stack configuration and routing (OpenWRT, etc.).
  • Experience with common CI/CD tools and containerize development methodologies.
  • Experience with UML design modeling and tools.
  • Secure Bootloaders, Binary Signing and Encryption, and TPM integrations.
  • OpenAmp

Education and Experience
  • BS EE/CE/CS/SE
  • 5+ years' experience in embedded systems software

Other Requirements
  • Training and regular duties require a physical office presence. Although Vanteon will comply with all NYS/Federal requirements related to COVID-19, candidates will be expected to work on-site.
  • Although minimal, some circumstances may require a weekly commitment above 40 hours or hours outside of regular business hours.

Physical Requirements
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Be able to perform low to moderately strenuous physical activities requiring standing, walking, and reaching.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The physical demands described above represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vanteon Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Compensation Range
A candidate's compensation will depend heavily on their skills and experience and will include a very competitive benefits package. Position is eligible for a variety of bonuses, including client referrals, employee referrals, publications, and extra effort.
The estimated range for specific positions associated with this job posting is:
• Principal Engineer - $115,000 to $135,000
• Senior Principal Engineer - $130,000 to $150,000
Applying
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Ronnie Ells - careers@vanteon.com.
Please note that all offers for hire are contingent on passing e-verify, background, and drug screenings. In addition, you must be able to work with ITAR and CUI data.
About Vanteon
Vanteon LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Performance Drone Works, is an engineering services company specializing in wireless and RF design. We offer Analog, Digital, RF, Hardware, Software, and FPGA design services. At Vanteon, we develop products for companies that range from small start-ups to large Fortune 50 companies. The designs we create include Software-Defined Radio (SDR), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc., for markets such as telecom (3G, 4G, 5G cellular), Aviation, Medical, Government, Industrial, and more. Types of projects include handheld devices, wearables, RADAR, signal/spectrum analyzers, and wireless widgets of all kinds. Vanteon has been voted one of the "Best Companies to Work for in NY" for 15 years running; most times, we've ranked in the top 5.
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Industry

Wireless telecommunications carriers

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Fairport, NY, US

Year founded

1985

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