Join a mission-focused team to design and deliver complex real-time embedded software for resource-constrained systems in Cambridge.

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts (onsite)
Compensation: USD 75,000 - 156,000 per yearly
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Designs and implements embedded software architecture for equipment monitoring and control
Evaluates embedded software, firmware, and hardware as part of system design
Codes, debugs, and tests system software
Performs embedded software and multi-platform software implementation
Contributes to overall system design using demonstrated expertise and applicable experience
Contributes content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance
Proactively identifies design-decision needs and concerns and communicates them to project leadership
Adapts work to changes in program requirements
Identifies challenges in assigned work and communicates them to project leadership
Performs other duties as assigned

Embedded development and troubleshooting strengths on embedded targets
Experience using in-circuit emulators, JTAG debuggers, and laboratory test equipment
Strong knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems
Knowledge of development for real-time execution
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review processes
Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Languages: Rust, C, C++, Python
Low-level/Systems: kernel code, machine code
Architecture: RISC-V
Operating environments: multi-core operating systems, real-time operating system
Hardware interfaces/peripherals: UART, SPI, DMA controller, memory controller
Debugging: JTAG debuggers, in-circuit emulators

Expertise in embedded systems, multi-core operating systems, and modifying or writing kernel code, machine code, and C/C++
Ability to learn or bring knowledge of multi-core processing and scheduling
Learn or bring knowledge of RISC-V architecture
Working knowledge of Rust or C experience, plus a strong desire to learn Rust
Experience designing and implementing a real-time operating system
Familiarity with processor low-level peripherals: UART, SPI, DMA controller, memory controller
Ability to absorb detail on processor and peripheral operation similar to complex commercial processors and microcontrollers
Ability to debug and isolate HW issues from a SW/user perspective
RISC-V architecture familiarity is preferred; Python experience is also preferred
Selected applicants must obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Active Top Secret Clearance is preferred

Embedded Software Engineer

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