Linux Embedded Software Engineer
Science - Alameda, CA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience's hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the-art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Linux Embedded Software Engineer to join the team responsible for bringing up next generation BCIs/wearables. The primary responsibility for this role involves developing and optimizing system-level software that runs efficiently on embedded Linux environments. Our ideal candidate is passionate about creating robust, high-performance code that operates on wearable processors (e.g. Qualcomm SoCs), ensuring both efficiency and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, verify and maintain high quality system-level software for embedded Linux systems
- Optimize code to ensure it runs effectively on lower-power hardware
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to design and implement software solutions
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in the software and the embedded system
- Documentation of projects (architecture, technical specifications, user guides, etc.)
- Collaborate with validation teams to develop test strategies and test plans
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building, debugging, and shipping embedded systems using Linux
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience in developing software for embedded Linux environments
- Expert in C and/or C++ programming
- Understanding of low-level programming concepts and system optimization techniques
- Familiar with SoC level software development
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Comfortable with debugging hardware issues
- Experience writing and understanding technical specifications
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
- Experience with firmware, uboot, UEFI, ACPI, or bootloaders
- Familiarity with Qualcomm or NXP I.MX systems
- Experience with Debian/Ubuntu or other distro packaging
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Flexible vacation and company-paid holidays
- Healthy meals and snacks provided onsite
- Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
