Job Description

 SUMMARY: The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will work closely with the hardware development team and specify, develop, debug, and validate a new embedded Linux-based system.  Support legacy embedded Linux-based systems provide direction to junior engineers and assist in testing as required. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Evaluate embedded Linux software in C at both the kernel and application level.

·        Perform the evaluation, specification and integration of Linux kernel, BSP, bootloader, drivers, etc.

·        Initialize the Custom board bring-up process, debugging and s/w design validation.

·        Maintain existing software platforms, root cause analysis, bug fixes and feature enhancement.

·        Document of work product, concepts, and architecture for wide range of customers, products and applications.

·        Lead code reviews and participate in bug scrub.

·        Mentor of junior embedded software developers.

·        Consult with other Engineers to evaluate hardware/software interfaces and optional performance requirements.

·        Provide technical guidance to lower level programming personnel.

·        Perform other related duties as assigned by management. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 8 years of experience in embedded systems development.

·        5 years of experience with embedded Linux.

·        Demonstratable integration skills & experience on embedded Linux Platforms.

·        Experience with Eclipse, CCS, Static Analysis, Perforce, Git, Jenkins and other such development tools.

·        Extensive knowledge of C/C++.

·        Experience with Linux distributions, toolchains and open source projects, (i.e. Buildroot, Yocto, Ubuntu, etc.).

·        Experience with a wide variety of drivers, back-porting techniques and other low-level issues

·        Experience with board bring-up, and debugging techniques using a variety of tools & techniques.

·        Experience with 2/4-wire Ethernet, USB, RS-232, RS-485, CAN, I2C, SPI, etc.

·        Experience with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, AT command-sets and NMEA message strings.

·        Experience with Bash, Python, or other scripting languages.

·        Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to present concepts clearly and concisely using programs such as Word, Excel (charts), and PowerPoint.

OTHER SKILLS PREFERRED:

·        Experience with database design and SQL-lite.

·        Experience with Secure Boot, High Assurance Boot, Key and Certificate Management.

·        Experience with satellite communications, V2X or other wireless technologies.

·        Experience with GPL terms and conditions.

·        Knowledge of test and diagnostic equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

·        Familiarity with simple soldering and electrical diagnostics.

·        Experience with RF, analog, digital circuits and logic systems.

·        Ability to analyze and solve complex software engineering problems.

·        Experience developing on IAR platform (bonus points).

Company Description

With over 20 years of industry experience, QUAKE provides powerful solutions for asset management and monitoring. Quake Global has pioneered hundreds of custom solutions for its customers in Healthcare, Heavy Machinery, Transportation and Logistics utilizing RFID, Satellite and Terrestrial communications. Quake is the leading manufacturer of Machine to Machine (M2M) Modems for advanced data acquisition through Satellite, Cellular, and GPS.