Staff/Sr Embedded SW Engineer

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Overview:
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead the development of high-quality firmware solutions across our embedded platforms. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including hardware, cloud, mobile, and external ODM partners—to ensure seamless, end-to-end product functionality and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead firmware development efforts to ensure timely delivery of robust, high-quality software.

• Collaborate closely with hardware, cloud, mobile app teams, and ODM partners to drive end-to-end product integration.

• Design, develop, debug, and integrate device drivers, communication protocols, RTOS components, and embedded firmware.

• Evaluate and integrate new SoCs, sensors, chipsets, and other hardware components.

• Review board-level schematics and technical datasheets to identify areas for system improvement.

Core Qualifications

• 7+ years(Senior)/ 10+ years (Staff) of experience in embedded systems development, particularly in video streaming and networking applications.

• Proficient in Embedded C/C++ programming.

• Hands-on experience with RTOS and embedded Linux platforms.

• Strong understanding of real-time applications involving video/audio streaming, signal processing, and compression (e.g., H.264/H.265).

• Skilled in multithreading and multitasking, with deep expertise in device driver development.

• Demonstrated ability to optimize embedded software for performance and memory efficiency.

• Strong debugging and testing capabilities in complex hardware/software environments.

• Familiar with network protocols (TCP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, FTP, HTTPS).

• Experience working with wireless communication protocols such as WiFi, BLE, and LTE.

• Competent in using electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and signal generators.

• Familiar with version control systems such as GIT or SVN.

• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring junior engineers and participating in hiring processes.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with IoT communication protocols: UPNP, DLNA, ALLSEEN, ZIGBEE, ZWAVE, Thread, or Matter.

• Knowledge of Linux memory management, file systems, and protection mechanisms.

• Experience optimizing bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot).

• Scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Lua.

• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is a strong advantage.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience is preferred.