Job description
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug software for embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
• Review and analyze system specifications to determine software requirements and ensure system hardware compatibility.
• Develop and maintain firmware for various embedded products.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and reusable code with robust testing and validation.
• Implement software for embedded devices and systems involving writing code, as well as debugging and integrating system components.
• Work with hardware engineers to diagnose and solve embedded system-level issues.
• Contribute to the development of project goals, schedules, and resource planning.
• Understand and implement communication protocols and be able to integrate networking components.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Stay abreast of current technology trends in embedded software architecture and protocols.
• Document software designs and code with specifications and source control, and maintain software configuration management.
• Work Location: Dallas, Texas/ Taiwan HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS) or Electrical Engineering (EE) plus 5 years of Linux development experience, or a Master’s degree in CS plus 3 years, or 10+ years of Linux development.
• Proven working experience in software engineering with a solid background in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly programming languages.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components.
• Experience in embedded software development with a focus on optimizing performance and scalability.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Open WRT or prpl OS is a plus.
• Understanding of different communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, UART, etc.).Knowledge of Io T protocols (MQTT, Co AP, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with embedded Linux and development of kernel modules is desirable.
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets with tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers is a plus.

Work Environment

• The position involves regular verbal and written communication, collaborative discussions, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• The ability to work within strict timelines and under pressure is essential.
• This role frequently requires the ability to work in a technical laboratory environment where chemicals such as lead-free solder for PCB boards, various plastics for 3D printing, and lasers up to class III will be present.
• Involvement in industry forums such as IETF, MEF, ITU, IEEE, BBF, prpl Foundation, etc.

Job Type: Full-time
Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Linux development: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• hsinchu (Preferred)