Embedded Software Engineer (Middleware)
π Role Overview & Responsibilities
REMOTE Long Term Contract Job Opportunity based in Los Angeles, CA.
This is NOT a C2C (Corp to Corp) OR Sponsored Position*
Pay: $75-$85 Hourly
Description
Have in-depth knowledge with real-time embedded software philosophies and practicesKnowledge of Linux kernel internals (process scheduler, memory management, concurrency/synchronization, memory allocation, file systems) and networking subsystems architectureStrong debugging skills in kernel contextExperience with exercising/validation of system from user space, and knowledge of user space APIDevelop embedded software in assembly, C/C++, Rust or other languages, code for microcontrollers (including hardware drivers).Knowledge of low-level communications, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI and I2C would be desirable.Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software (bare-metal) trouble-shooting techniquesGeneral device software experienceSoftware system that is running on a device; Looking for a device software person working in that middle level (not application or low level embedded)
Skills
C++FirmwareMiddlewareLinuxDriver DevelopmentEmbedded Software
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Closer to 70/30 from 70% of middleware to application and 30% middleware to low level softwareTaking existing amazon Kuiper software stacks across 30 different sub systems to understand how they fit together and need to be able to dive down into the layers to understand where the issues areFind people who can handle the middleware piece and we are looking for someone working on device software (here is your component and figuring out the architectural complexity) Automotive or consumer products work bestThey arenβt working at the Linux kernel levelHeavy C++ developers and need object-oriented ability and ability to understand the relationships between components.20% from scratch and 80% understanding existing systemCandidates MUST be ITAR Compliant due to Government Regulations in the Space Industry*
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