Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job description

 TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions. At TrellisWare, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers, our company, and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate in a dynamic environment where boundaries are being pushed, you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. **Because there’s too much at stake to go solo.** Our Software Team is seeking a **Senior** **Embedded Software Engineer.** You’ll develop software for our ecosystem of radios and waveforms to implement the next generation of resilient communications solutions. You’ll collaborate with and lead teams of software engineers to execute projects. A typical day might start with you working in your personal office designing and implementing embedded Linux applications, drivers, or servers. It could move into one of our many state-of-the-art labs with your teammates to bring up your design on physical hardware. Enhancing cohesiveness and maintaining team morale is a responsibility of all our team members, as is the ambition for self-improvement and talent development. Through this dedication to unity and professional advancement, each team member is directly impacting the successful outcome of TrellisWare’s deliverables and setting the tone for our core values of delivering excellence, pushing boundaries, and empowering people. The **essential duties and responsibilities** include: - Design, implement, and integrate software for an embedded Linux target (headless applications, servers, and drivers). - Perform feasibility studies, and performance analysis of embedded Linux components. - Interface with common Linux services and protocols. - Configure Linux kernel and board support packages across a variety of platforms. - Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across the embedded Linux stack from bootloaders to user space applications. - Document and present design alternatives using standard professional practices and corporate defined engineering processes. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Develop relationships with team members built on trust and respect. - Plan, organize, oversee, and track execution of projects with teams of one to several engineers. - Define system requirements and project scope. - Provide coaching and mentoring to team members. - Inspire execution according to TrellisWare values (delivering excellence, empowering people, and pushing boundaries). - Clarify goals and expectations for team performance, remove obstacles, and provide necessary resources and feedback in order to achieve agreed results and support overall department success. **Education and work experience** requirements are: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field of study required. - Four years of experience developing embedded Linux software. - Two years of experience with asymmetric multi-processing. - Two years of experience with Yocto Project. - Experience with RTOS development (FreeRTOS preferred). - Experience integrating with low-level devices and peripherals (e.g. sensors, power supplies). - Experience with common lab test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyzer). - Experience with Object-Oriented design. - Experience in device drivers and data link layer. - Experience in cross-compilation and kernel development. - Experience translating customer needs into system requirements. - Two years of experience leading project teams. To be considered for this position, you would need to meet, at a minimum, the **knowledge, skills, and abilities** listed here: - Linux subsystems including drivers, kernel, and userspace. - Multi-platform kernel development. - Integrating with open-source applications. - C++ and Python. - Distributed revision control systems and common embedded Linux development tools (i.e. compilers, linkers, and debuggers). - You can think on your feet - you are analytical, pay attention to detail and are able to communicate your thought process both written and verbally. - You enjoy working independently as well as in a team environment. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Strong collaborative drive and interpersonal skills. - Strong initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills. - Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills. - Effective execution and decision making. - Champion of change and promotes innovation. - Ability to foster a culture of hard work, trust, and respect that is consistent with company values. - Ability to renegotiate team commitments and manage customer (internal and external) expectations as priorities change. - Ability to evaluate performance against defined goals and effectively communicate areas of growth/improvement to staff. The **physical demands** described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities. - Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear. - Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc. - Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. **Additional requirements** are: - U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency *Note: Many of TrellisWare's positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.* *TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individual's geographic location, in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is annually and for individuals located in the San Diego, CA area.* San Diego, California Pay Range $115,000—$200,000 USD **Disclaimers** - The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the company's right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason*.* - As part of our onboarding process, we conduct background checks, where legally permitted and appropriate for the role, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and privacy requirements. **\*TrellisWare Technologies, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.\*** Check out the [Careers page](https://www.trellisware.com/careers/) for more information about working at TrellisWare Technologies. ****